January: The Power of Ideas Penguins are some of the coolest birds in the world! Many people love them because they look like they are wearing a fancy black and white suit. In movies like Madagascar or Happy Feet, penguins are often funny, smart, and great at working together. The word of the...

January: The Power of Ideas Memory helps people remember experiences, information, and feelings from the past. It allows us to learn from history, keep family stories, and understand who we are. Through memory, people pass traditions, customs, and important events from one generation to...

January: The Power of Ideas The word of the day:  сheerful (adjective)/ˈtʃɪərfəl/ Meaning: always happy and positive Example: Winnie-the-Pooh is cheerful in every story. *Today is a special day - the birthday of A. A. Milne, the man who created Winnie-the-Pooh. After the war,...

January: The Power of Ideas The word of the day:  ingenious (adjective) /ɪnˈdʒin·jəs/ Meaning: very intelligent, skillful, creative. Example: Johnny is so ingenious - he can make the most remarkable sculptures from the most ordinary materials. *Many young inventors have created toys,...

January: The Power of Ideas The word of the day:  blazing (adjective) /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/ Meaning: very hot. Example: This soup is blazing, I need to wait for it to be cool. *Hot and spicy food has a long and fascinating history. Spices like chili, black pepper, and cayenne were once rare and...

January: The Power of Ideas The word of the day:  reliable source (noun phrase) /rɪˈlaɪ.ə.bəl sɔː s/ Meaning: a source of information that can be trusted. Example: Wikipedia can be useful, but students should always check a reliable source before using its information in academic...

January: The Power of Ideas The word of the day:  riddle (noun) /ˈrɪdl/ Meaning: a question or sentence that is tricky and has a hidden answer, often for fun or to make people think. Example: The teacher gave the class a riddle: “What has keys but can’t open doors?” The answer is a...

January: The Power of Ideas The word of the day:  stick around (idiom) /stɪk əˈraʊnd/ Meaning: to stay in a place for some time. Example: Stick around after class if you have questions. *Starting as simple labels for products and messages in the 19th century, stickers became a popular...

January: The Power of Ideas The word of the day:  endurance (noun) /ɪnˈdjʊə.rəns/ Meaning: the ability to continue doing something difficult or painful for a long time. Example: The survival story shows the endurance of people who did not give up in extreme conditions. *During the...

January: The Power of Ideas The word of the day:  touched (adjective) /tʌtʃt/ Meaning: feeling thankful because something kind affected you emotionally. Example: I was touched by your kind words. *Gratitude is a golden thread that connects every culture in history, from ancient harvest...

January: The Power of Ideas The word of the day:  rush hour (noun)/ˈrʌʃ aʊə(r)/ Meaning: the busiest travel time of the day. Example: The subway is crowded during rush hour. *In the late 19th century, cities like London and New York were growing faster than streets could handle.The...

January: The Power of Ideas The word of the day:  throw shapes (idiom)/θrəʊ ʃeɪps/ Meaning: to dance. Example: I love to throw shapes at the party. *Dance is a universal language that has allowed people to share their stories and celebrate their traditions for thousands of years. From...