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Puppy Diplomacy and the Cold War
In 1961, a gift from Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev to President John F. Kennedy, the adorable pooch Pushinka, brought the men closer together. Did puppy diplomacy prevent an all out nuclear war?
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Toxic Holiday Food and Items
What's fun, easy, or delicious to us may be toxic to the animals we share our homes with. Jessi gives you a quick rundown on some of the more common toxic holiday items - and some may surprise you.
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Training #3: Differential Reinforcement
Jessi continues sharing how training can improve the lives of animals and their human caretakers. Using Differential Reinforcement is a great way to eliminate using punishment altogether.
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What Do I Do With the Body?
Jessi gives her advice for the afterlife care of companion animals and shares some of the other options Animal Wonders has when an animal ambassador passes away.
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Beginning, Middle, and End
Using the story “A Lucky Day,” Miss Palomine explains that a good story has a strong beginning, middle, and end. She uses a graphic organizer to represent the beginning, middle, and end of the story.
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That Dandy Daisy Dog
Miss Palomine talks about the uppercase -D and lowercase -d and, using the Daisy Dog music video, she identifies -D words.
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True Stories
To illustrate a true story, Miss Palomine tells a true story about her search for a new snow shovel. She retells the true story of the little lost dog from earlier in the week, and explains why neither of the stories are make-believe.
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What's Your Favorite Animal
Miss Palomine brings back some pictures she took at the zoo. She shows the student the pictures, identifies each animal and the letter that each animal starts with. She then talks about her favorite animal. She tells the student to think...
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A through L
Miss Palomine reviews the letters from Aa to Zz. She shows the letter characters associated with each letter, shows the uppercase and lowercase version of each letter and describes the sound(s) each letter makes.
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Writing for Entertainment
Miss Palomine explains to the student that reading can be done for entertainment. She provides examples with “Super Dewey” and “Don’t Fear the Doctor.” She then reads aloud a humorous poem called “My Dog, Rex.”
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Letter Sounds in the Middle and End of Words
Miss Palomine and the student look at pictures and listen for the middle letter sounds and ending letter sounds of words that match the pictures that are shown.
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Discovering Foxes: The Clever Hunters of the Wild
This video provides a brief and engaging overview of foxes, highlighting their physical characteristics, hunting abilities, family structure, and habitat. Viewers learn about the unique traits of foxes, such as their keen hearing and...
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Man's Best Friend: The Wonderful World of Dogs
The video highlights the special bond between humans and dogs, showcasing their role as loyal companions and hardworking helpers throughout history. The video celebrates the intelligence, loyalty, and playfulness of dogs, highlighting...
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Digging Daisy Dog
Using the Daisy Dog music video, Miss Palomine reviews the letter -D. She and your student look and listen for D in various words.
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Pet Sitting Tips
Jessi shares some tips for when you need to have your animal companion cared for by a trusted pet sitter.
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Did You Hear That?
Miss Palomine hears a near accident outside. She tells the student that her ears told her what had happened. She and the student then play a game of trying to guess a variety of sounds.
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How Am I Like My Favorite Animal?
Miss Palomine leads a discussion about the ways in which the student may be like his favorite animal by comparing and contrasting.
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Misconceptions: Cats, Dogs, and Rabies
Jessi shares 3 common misconceptions about animals. Training cats, praising dogs, and a few of our wild furry friends get the record set straight.