Facts about Tigers

Tiger Facts

Did you know Tigers are the most significant type of wildcat? They can grow four feet tall and weigh 200 to 680 pounds! Tigers are substantial and fast when running!! The Bengal tiger is the most common type of tiger. There are around ten different types of tigers. The biggest of the tigers is the Siberian (Amur) tiger.

First, can you answer this trivia question?

Time for some trivia!

Do you know which family tigers belong to? 

A.) Canidae B.) Ursidae C.) Felidae D.) Muridae

If you know the answer, please leave it in the comments

 

Continue reading to find out more about tigers.

Facts about tigers:

1. In the wild, tigers live 10 to 15 years. In captivity, tigers can live up to 25 years.

2. Did you know that a tiger can’t purr like a cat can? A tiger can roar, though, and the tiger’s roar can be heard from up to 2 miles away!

3. Tigers can run 30-40 mph for a short time.

4. Tigers love to swim! They like to go swimming and don’t mind getting wet.

5. Just like human fingerprints, each tiger’s stripes are unique!

6. Tigers' fur isn’t the only thing that’s striped; their skin is striped, too! They are the only species of cat to have stripes on their skin!

7. On average, tigers eat about 10-25 pounds of prey daily! They can consume up to 80 or more pounds in one feeding.

8. Tigers are mostly nocturnal, which means they are most active at night. They have excellent eyesight and can see well in the dark!

9. A group of tigers is called a streak of tigers. A baby tiger is called a cub. A female tiger is called a tigress, and a male tiger is called a tiger.

 

Do you know any facts about tigers that you can share with us?

 

Books about tigers:

1. Amazing Animals: Tigers by Valerie Bodden

2. National Geographic Readers: Tigers by Laura Marsh

3. The Great Book About Tigers for Kids by G. Guarita

4. The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling

5. Tigers Can't Purr!: And Other Amazing Facts Thea Feldman

Parents, please be sure books are child-friendly before reading them to your child/children.

 

 

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Days of the week facts

Week Facts

Where did the seven (7) days of the week come from? Around the 6^th century B.C., the seven days of the week came from the ancient Babylonians. The ancient Babylonians divided their year into weeks. The ancient Babylonians named the days of the week after the sun, moon, and planets. Many cultures have changed the days of the week names many times leading up to our Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday week names.

 

What is your favorite day of the week?

 

Facts about the seven (7) days of the week:

1. The days of the week in biblical times were day 1, day 2, day 3, day 4, day 5, day 6, and day 7. The seventh day is the Sabbath, a day of rest!

2. The Romans associated the days of the week with the moon, sun, and planets:

• First day of the week. Day one (1) Moon (Monday)
• Second day of the week. Day two (2) Mars (Tuesday)
• Third day of the week. Day three (3) Mercury (Wednesday)
• Fourth day of the week. Day four (4) Jupiter (Thursday)
• Fifth day of the week. Day five (5) Venus (Friday)
• Sixth day of the week. Day six (6) Saturn (Saturday)
• Seventh day of the week. Day seven (7) Sun (Sunday)

3. There are seven (7) days in a week. There are fifty-two (52) weeks in a year. Twenty-four (24) hours in a day. There are one-hundred and sixty-eight (168) hours in a week. How many minutes are there in a week?

4. Every year has fifty-two (52) Mondays unless the year starts on a Monday, in which case it will have fifty-three (53) Mondays. If a leap year starts on a Sunday or Monday, there will be fifty-three (53) Mondays in that year. Some Months have four (4) Mondays, and other months have five (5) Mondays, depending on which day the month starts on.

5. Here are the abbreviations for the days of the week:

• Sunday – Sun.
• Monday – Mon.
• Tuesday – Tue. or Tues.
• Wednesday – Wed.
• Thursday – Thu., Thur., or Thurs.
• Friday – Fri.
• Saturday – Sat.

6. The year 2022 will start and end on a Saturday! Christmas Eve will be on a Saturday in 2022. Saturday is a good day, and it is part of the weekend. Did you know that weekend stands for the end of the week? The end of the week is Saturday and Sunday.

 

Share a fact about the days of the week with us?

 

Books about the days of the week:

1. Days of the Week Kindergarten Workbook by Key Fleming

2. Days of The Week Learning For Kids: by R. Rose

3. Lacy Littleton's Busy Week: Days of the Week by Mrs. Sandra Santini

4. A Second, a Minute, a Week with Days in It: by Brian Cleary

Parents, be sure all books are child-friendly before reading them to your child/children.

 

 

 

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Merry Christmas From JOEY SAVES THE DAY!!

  Merry Christmas!!! 

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Did all your Christmas wishes come true?

Facts about Quarters

Last week, we spent time reflecting on the things in our lives we are grateful for, especially those that start with the letter P. Today, we warmly invite you to join us again in this uplifting practice. Think of something that begins with the letter Q that brings you joy or comfort. Sharing our gratitude can create a lovely sense of community and support, and your contributions can truly inspire others. Thank you for being part of this journey of appreciation and reflection.

I feel a deep sense of gratitude for Quarters. In this spirit, I invite you to share something you’re grateful for that starts with the letter Q. What brings you joy or comfort?

🪙 A Quarter to Discover: 8+ Fun Facts About the Mighty 25-Cent Coin

They jingle in your pocket, roll under the couch, and star in vending machine drama. But quarters aren’t just coin-shaped conveniences; they’re miniature history lessons, artwork displays, and math puzzles all in one!

Let’s zoom in on the 25-cent star of U.S. currency!

🏛️ 1. Quarters Were First Minted in 1796

The U.S. Mint began making quarters over 200 years ago, and the earliest versions featured Lady Liberty, no presidents in sight! Today, most quarters showcase George Washington, the first U.S. president.

🔄 2. Quarters Used to Be Made of Silver

Before 1965, quarters were 90% silver. However, silver became too expensive, so the Mint switched to a mixture of copper and nickel. If you find an old silver one—cha-ching-it might be worth more than 25 cents!

Facts about Holly

 Holly Facts

Did you know that decorating with holly during winter goes back to the Druids and Ancient Romans? Yes, that is correct. Have you heard the song Deck the Halls? Well, holly has always been associated with bringing good luck! The Druids believed that if they cut boughs of holly and hung them in their houses during the winter, it would bring them good luck. The Ancient Romans decorated their homes with holly wreaths during the celebration of the Saturnalia festivals. Holly also symbolizes the crown of thorns placed on Jesus’s head. 

Do you use holly to decorate your home during Christmas/winter?

 

Facts about Holly:

1. There are just over 475 evergreen varieties of holly, which include plants, trees, and shrubs. They do not shed their leaves. They do, however, shed old, damaged leaves throughout the year. Holly grows in many places throughout the world.

Facts about Legos

Lego Facts

Do you know what today is? Yes, it is trivia Tuesday!! Are you ready to learn about something exciting?

Who loves building and making cool things with LEGOS? Do you like LEGOS? Let's learn about LEGOS!! Did you know LEGOS was first sold in 1949? A man by the name of Ole Kirk Christiansen began making and selling LEGO bricks in 1949. The LEGOS were first called Automatic Binding Bricks. LEGOS was first introduced to the United States in 1962! LEGOS have come a long way since they were made many years ago.

 

What country is LEGO’s corporate office in? A.) Canada B.) Sweden C.) Denmark D.) Germany

 

Facts about LEGOS:

1. The LEGO company/group was founded on August 10, 1932. They did not start working on making LEGO Bricks/Blocks until around 1947. In 1932, they made and sold wooden toys and other stuff.

2. The first workshop was located in Billund, Denmark. The workshop started as a very small carpenter’s workshop, and now LEGO is one of the world’s largest toy makers!!

3. The style of LEGO bricks that we know and love today was made in 1958.

4. In 2000, the LEGO brick was named the Toy of the Century! LEGO is one of the world’s top toy companies!

5. On average, about 7 LEGO sets are sold every second by retailers worldwide. Around 20 billion LEGO pieces are produced every year, making LEGO one of the biggest toy manufacturers in the world.

6. The largest tower ever built out of LEGOS stands 114 feet 11 inches tall. A Star Wars X-wing starfighter model was also constructed out of LEGOS. It is 42 feet long and has a wing span of 44 feet wide. It took over 30 builders and over 17,000 hours to assemble it.

7. There are 10 LEGOLAND theme parks worldwide. The locations are in alphabetical order: Billund, California, Dubai, Florida, Germany, Japan, Korea, New York, Malaysia, and Windsor.

8. And this made me cry with happy tears…. LEGO went and outdid themselves again in a very heartfelt, beautiful way!! They designed LEGO bricks that are in Braille, and they are designed to help teach children who are blind or visually impaired the alphabet! The children will even be able to put the letters together to form words and sentences! LEGO is awesome!!

 

Share a picture with us of something you have made using LEGOS?

 

Books about LEGOS:

1. From an Idea to Lego: by Lowey Sichol

2. The Inventors of LEGO® Toys by Erin Hagar

3. Lego Manufacturers: The Kristiansen Family by Lee Slater

4. Everything Is Awesome: A Search-and-Find (LEGO) by Random House

Parents, please be sure books are child-friendly before reading them to your child/children.

 

Facts about Frosty the Snowman

Frosty the Snowman Facts 

Let me tell you about Frosty the Snowman! Frosty had a magical hat that brought him to life one day. Did you know that Frosty the Snowman has been around since 1950? Yes, Frosty the Snowman was originally a song. It was written by Walter Rollins and Steve Nelson and first performed by Gene Autry and the Cass County Boys. Then, on Sunday, December 7, 1969, the Frosty the Snowman we know and love came to life in an animated TV special. Since its first release in 1969, Frosty the Snowman has been a part of television programming every year during the holiday/Christmas season.

 

What is your favorite Holiday/Christmas movie?

 

Facts about Frosty the Snowman:

1. Frosty the Snowman was made by the same animation company that made Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Arthur Rankin Jr and Jules Bass are the creators of Frosty the Snowman movie.