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State Seal

Discussion Questions: 1.) What items were changed on the state seal in 1970 and 1985 to better reflect Florida?2.) Ask
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State Nickname

The state nickname, “Sunshine State” was made official in 1970 and used to be on every license tag. While Florida
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Reading Resources

The boys are still doing well with their reading and are progressing steadily through their Bob Books. Both boys enjoy
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Between the Lions

Between the Lions is our new favorite weekly educational show. We now work it into our daily routine. I tape
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Christmas Crafts

This Christmas Tree with star ornaments was just some fine motor fun for Cutie Pie. It also kept her busy
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Calendar Time

We have started Calendar Time as part of our Morning Meeting each day. Our calendar was downloaded from The Mailbox
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Writing Numerals 1-20

The boys are just starting to practice writing their numerals. This was G-man’s first worksheet that I used as a
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Handmade Christmas

This Christmas we are focusing on handmade gifts and spending time with each other instead of the commercialism of the
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Seeds

We continued our study on plants by learning about Seeds and Seed Dispersal. As part of our study we read
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Lake Okeechobee

As part of our study based on the Young Naturalist’s Guide to Florida we took a field trip to Lake
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State Motto: In God We Trust

“In God We Trust” was adopted by the Florida legislature as part of the state seal in 1868. This is
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State Butterfly: Zebra Butterfly

The Zebra Longwing Butterfly was adopted in 1996 as the state butterfly, or the State Insect. This beautiful butterfly has
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State Song

The Swanee River Lyrics Way down upon the Swanee River,Far, far away,There’s where my heart is turning ever,There’s where the
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State Flag

“Florida’s state flag was adopted at the same time as the seal, in 1868, and it showed the seal on
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State Shell: Horse Conch

Photo: Seashells.org “The horse conch (pronounced “conk”) has been Florida’s State Shell since 1969..The Horse Conch, a very large snail,
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P.E.

Photography by Laura Wootan In addition to golf lessons, swimming lessons, park days, and daily recess the boys are involved
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