Surfnetkids Almanac

Back to School Games

As summer’s long days shorten, and parents’ thoughts turn to getting their kids ready for school in the fall, Surfnetkids.com has a slew of fun games to ease the transition from play to homework. This first batch of links are from Barbara Feldman’s “Surfing the Net with Kids” syndicated column, where she scours the Net [...]

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Mother’s Day Resources

Mother’s Day is a time to show our gratitude for everything Moms do. And for those Moms who are lucky enough to still have their own Moms to celebrate with, it’s a double holiday. Happy Mother’s Day to all! Here’s where you can find Mother’s Day resources from across our network of sites:

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Easter Resources

Spring flowers, spring break, bunnies, eggs … Easter is just around the corner. Here’s a roundup of all the Easter resources you’ll find at the Surfnetkids family of sites. Easter Bunny Fun: Our Easter holiday site features coloring pages, poems, stories, crafts and a form for you to share your favorite Easter memory. Easter Coloring [...]

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Five Facts About the U.S. Constitution

All people who have lived in the United States or who were born in that country know something about the United State’s Constitution. Many of us think of it with pride, although many of us do not know the history surrounding it or the full significance of the document. We are correct to think of [...]

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About the Constitutional Convention

Many of us have heard of the great document the United State’s Constitution. Some of us might have had the opportunity to read it and think about it. If you have not had the time to do so, I recommend taking a look at it. The Constitution is not only beautifully written, but also contains [...]

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Ten Facts About Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Pierre-Auguste Renoir was a French artist who painted in the Impressionist style. Renoir’s paintings portray the beauty and color of life and the sensuality of women. Renoir’s love of art and painting started when he was just a boy and his paintings are now counted among some of the most valuable and influential in the [...]

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Ten Facts About Volcanoes

A volcano is little more than a crack, rupture or opening in the Earth’s crust. The lava that protrudes from the volcano is hot, molten rock, ash, and gases that escape from below the surface of the Earth. There are features of volcanoes that form over time by the extrusions of rocks that form when [...]

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About the U.S. Constitution

The Constitution of the United States of America contains the supreme laws of the United States of America. The organization of the U.S. Government is outlined in the Constitution. 1. Three main branches of the government The Constitution of the United States of America outlines the organization of its government. The legislative branch has a [...]

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Ten Facts About Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson was the third president of the United States and the man responsible for the majority of the wording in the Declaration of Independence. Jefferson was a lawyer, horticulturist, writer, politician, and leader. For all of Jefferson’s contributions in making America what it is today his face is on the two dollar bill. 1. [...]

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Ten Facts About the Alamo

The Alamo is one of the most well known monuments in the state of Texas and has a very interesting history and battle associated with it. It has long been an attraction for people to visit as tourists. The Alamo, which is now the location of a museum is located in San Antonio. 1. Built [...]

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