I Can Read With My Eyes SHUT!

Ok, not really.

But did you know that is the name of a book written by Dr. Seuss?

Dr. Seuss wrote tons of books. 

But did you know he wasn't really a doctor and his last name was NOT Seuss?

Click on the HOTSPOTS to find out more!

As always, Mrs. Cupples is not responsible for what is on other websites.

Be careful on the Internet and always get your parent's permission.

Take Me Out to the Ballgame

Jackie Robinson was one of the most famous baseball players of all time.

Can you guess why?

But, he did a whole lot more than just play baseball.

Follow the hotspots to learn more about him.

Mrs. Cupples is not responsible for the kinds of things on other websites.

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All Aboard!

Harriet Tubman was a conductor on the Underground Railroad.

That is a fact.

But, the Underground Railroad wasn't really a railroad at all and, Harriet Tubman wasn't really a conductor...hmmmmmmmmmmmmm...





So what was the Underground Railroad? 
And what does Harriet Tubman have to do with it?

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Mrs. Cupples is not in control of what kinds of things are on other websites. 

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Let It Shine!

February is Black History Month!

There were and are so many interesting African American men and women who had a lot to do with the freedoms we all enjoy today.

Who are they and what did they do?

Follow the hotspots to learn more!

Mrs. Cupples is not in control of what kinds of things are on other websites. 

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Hip Hip Hooray for MLK!!

January 16th is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

On this day we celebrate the life and accomplishments of this great man.

It's also a school holiday!  NO SCHOOL!!!

So, what exactly did he do? Was he really a doctor?

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Who In The Dickens Is This?!?!?!

Looks like he was an old guy with a big beard and mustache. 

And based on this picture,

he might have lived a long time ago because he's wearing some old fashioned clothes. 

But, who was he and why is he famous?

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It's Turkey Time!

In the United States, Thanksgiving is the 4th Thursday in November.

Many Americans eat special food like turkey and pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving. 

The first Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1621 by a group of pilgrims and Native Americans. 

They were thankful for a bountiful harvest. 

Things were a lot different back then than they are now.  Follow the hotspots to learn more.