October 13, 2021
Today’s Events & Happenings in History
October 13, 1792.
The cornerstone of the United States Executive Mansion (now known as the White House) was laid in Washington D.C.
The cornerstone of the United States Executive Mansion (now known as the White House) was laid in Washington D.C.
For more: watch this video of the White House tour and facts for kids!
Quote of the Day
Reading is like breathing in, writing is like breathing out.
–Pam Allyn
–Pam Allyn
Prompt: do you prefer to read or write? Why?
Today's Brain Break!
Conjure up a rainstorm! Sit at your desk and tap 1 finger on the desk, then 2, then 3, then 4, then your whole hand until you all feel like you’re in the middle of a deluge. Work your way backward from 5 down to 1 as the storm ebbs away.
Math Problem of the Day
Frankenstein visits a third-grade class. He brings orange, purple, and black cupcakes. Each color has the same number of cupcakes. If Frankenstein brings in 27 cupcakes, how many of each color are there?