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Hook kids on History with The Young Patriots Series
     
            














Hook Kids on History and Reading in 2006
With The Young Patriots Series.

May is Physical Fitness & Sports Month! Click HERE to Learn More!

AND Teacher Appreciation Month! Find Out More HERE!

May 14 - 20

National Reading is Fun Week. Celebrate the joy of reading!
For more information and activities, visit Reading is Fundamental
May 21

I am an American Day. "In 1940, Congress designated the third Sunday in May as "I am an American Day." Many cities continue to observe this holiday. Want to learn more? Visit:  www.patriotism.org/citizenship
May 29 Memorial Day. See article below! 


From the Creator of
the Young Patriots Series

Hello to all! More than 90 people packed the Franklin College Student Center on April 24 to hear Young Patriots Series author Montrew Dunham and illustrator Cathy Morrison talk about writing, illustrating, publishing and the Young Patriots. The event was even more special to me as it was the very first time the Young Patriots Series Art Director, Illustrator, Author and Publisher were in the same place at the same time:


Here are a few more souvenirs of what was to me a truly memorable evening! Many thanks to John Krull, Director of the Pulliam School of Journalism at Franklin College, the Johnson County Community Foundation and all the libraries in Johnson County for their support of reading, children’s literature and the Young Patriots Series.

Warmly,

Florrie


OUTSIDE the Classroom…
Hiking with Audubon!

May is Physical Fitness & Sports Month! Ways to recognize the importance of and to support physical fitness however are not limited to extra-curricular activities. Take classroom learning outside to stimulate the body and mind!

As a young adventurer, John Audubon* hiked through the wilderness observing the animals and nature around him. One thing Audubon did during his hikes was to keep a nature journal. Later, as an adult, he would become America’s leading wildlife artist.

Because hiking and even just walking is great activity for the body, a fun way to create a learning environment and stimulate physical health is to take Audubon’s lead—take a nature walk or hike and record the animals you encounter along the way!

WANT MORE ACTIVITIES FOR THE MIND AND BODY?

  • For more nature walk ideas, click HERE.
  • “Let’s Get Physical” by Education World details other activities to keep kids physically healthy.
  • BUGS! Take a Bug Hunt. Click HERE to learn more.
  • The world around us is the best classroom. Read On.

*Check out a sample chapter, free Teacher’s guide and webquest and more at the John Audubon, Young Naturalist website!


Beyond the Book . . .
Activities for Kids, Parents and Teachers
Fitness for the Mind and Body!

Volume 12 of the Young Patriots Series
– John Audubon, Young Naturalist–
depicts the boyhood adventures of the
 famous bird and wildlife artist.

From the John Audubon, Young Naturalist
Teacher’s Guide

Have students use their Field Guide (or nature journal) as reference to write and illustrate a storybook for younger children. Then take the younger class (or child) on a walk outside and read the story aloud or dramatize it

Find the complete Teacher’s Guide and Webquest here.

 

Patriots in the News!
Lew Wallace

The General Lew Wallace Study and Museum in Crawfordsville, Indiana is hosting the second annual Lew Wallace Academy in July for elementary and middle school students. The Academy “provides students with the opportunity to participate in workshops designed to promote leadership, character, life-long learning and to learn more about General Wallace.” Art activities, writing and even cooking are just some of the program features.

For more information, call Bethany Moore, Assistant Director, at 765-362-5769 or email study@wico.net.

Patria Press will give each student at the Academy a copy of Lew Wallace, Boy Writer and is proud to sponsor tuition for a student to attend!

Lew Wallace gained world-wide fame as the author of the best-selling novel, Ben-Hur. But did you know that as a boy, he played hooky from school? Wallace spent his boyhood in the fields and rivers of his native Midwest.

For more information on Lew Wallace, Boy Writer click HERE.

Quick Links
 Online Resources to Help You
Celebrate Memorial Day!

*  Why do we celebrate Memorial Day? Find Out.
*  How did Memorial Day first come to be?
*  Here are some activities for children to learn about
    Memorial Day.
*  Need a lesson plan? Click HERE.


Looking Ahead . . .

Avoid the Summer Boredom Blues!

 

  • Baseball Day is next month! The June Young Patriots Bulletin will detail fun activities for bringing America’s favorite pastime into the classroom.

  • Also in June, we will give you fun and interesting ways to keep kids hooked on history and reading this summer!
Look for these topics and more in next month's newsletter!

We Want to Hear From You!

Thank you for all your suggestions in our previous months’ discussion topics. You are the most important element to the continued success of the Young Patriots Series.

We would love to hear from you and will personally answer your email with questions, suggestions or concerns.

Extended until May 15th – PrePublication Discount

Celebrate John Audubon, Young Naturalist

In honor of the release of our newest Young Patriot, receive John Audubon at a special introductory discount price of just $13.95 for the hardback and $8.95 for the paperback
AND
You will be entered in a drawing to win a Canadian First Day Cover and Stamp Issue of John Audubon bird illustrations!

To take advantage of this special offer, print the special order form, order online, or fax to 413-215-8030, or MAIL to Patria Press, Inc. PO Box 752, Carmel, IN 46082.

Remember!

The Young-Patriot-of-the-Month Gift Pack may be ordered at ANY time during the year and lasts for the twelve months following the order month! Click Here for The Young-Patriot-of-the-Month Order Form with a book-of-the-month subscription!

All Young Patriots titles may also be ordered from your favorite wholesaler. Teacher's Guides and Webquests are always free and may be downloaded at our website.

Schools and libraries may also fax your purchase order to 413-215-8030, or mail to Patria Press, Inc., PO Box 752, Carmel, IN 46082.

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