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Children’s Book Review - Algorithm

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I read a book created by Google staff – Title: Ara the Star Engineer Kindle Edition by  Komal Singh   (Author),  Ipek Konak  (Illustrator) It is well written and a fun way for kids to learn the algorithm. Here is an algorithm sequence we set up for Buddee’s robot Nine-Miles, on  How to put toothpaste on a toothbrush. And How to brush your teeth. Robots do not have brains. Therefore, our instructions must be clear and precept. Algorithm define: A series of specific instructions that a robot or a computer can follow, in order to accomplish something. According to the dictionary and Google staff. Basically, it’s a step by step sequence for a task.   Our Algorithm sequence : How to put toothpaste on a toothbrush. First in the bathroom or restroom, gather all the items needed for the task Toothpaste,  Toothbrush,  and a cup. Step 1 Pick-up the toothpaste Step 2 Open the toothpaste, unscrew the cap
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First Day Spring (Spring Equinox) 20th World Poetry Day   21st Purim 21st International Day of Forests 21st World Water Day 22nd National Puppy Day 23rd National Doctor’s Day 30st Save Your Vision Month Women's History Month American Red Cross Month ·        Nutrition National Month ·        Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month ·        Save Your Vision Month ·          Poison Prevention Week 17 th – 23 th   First Day Spring (Spring Equinox) 20 th Did you know? Vernal equinox (sometimes also referred to as the spring equinox or March equinox) is called the first day of spring. It is almost always either March 20 or March 21. Equinox literally means “equal night.” And during the equinox, most places on Earth will see  approximately  12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of night. There are equinoxes on other planets. All the planets in the solar system rotate on a tilted axis and therefore have s
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National Poison Prevention Week March 17 th 23 rd Poison Prevention Tips Each year children under age 5- come in contact or swallow a poisonous substance.   Treatment If your child is unconscious, not breathing, or having convulsions or seizures due to poison contact or ingestion, call 911 or your local emergency number immediately. If your child has come in contact with poison and has mild or no symptoms, call  Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222 Below are a few tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics To poison proof your home: Most poisonings occur when parents or caregivers are home but not paying attention. The most dangerous potential poisons are medicines, cleaning products, liquid nicotine, antifreeze, windshield wiper fluid, pesticides, furniture polish, gasoline, kerosene and lamp oil. Be especially vigilant when there is a change in routine. Holidays, visits to and from grandparents' homes, and other special events may bring greater risk of poison

Pi Day

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Today is Pi Day Did you know? Albert Einstein was born on this day in 1879. Hans Albert Einstein was the second child and first son of Albert Einstein and Mileva Maric. He was a professor of Hydraulic Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley, and was recognized for his research on sediment transport. World Kidney Day 14th Saint Patrick‘s Day 17th First Day Spring (Spring Equinox) 20th World Poetry Day    21st Purim 21st International Day of Forests 21st World Water Day 22nd National Puppy Day 23rd National Doctor’s Day 30st Save Your Vision Month Women's History Month American Red Cross Month ·        Nutrition National Month ·        Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month ·        Save Your Vision Month ·          Poison Prevention Week 17 th – 23 th   

CEREAL DAY!

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MARCH Cereal Day 7th Professional Day 8th Meatball Day 9th Daylight Saving Time Begins 10th National Pack Your Lunch Day 10th Cereal Day 7th Name your favorite breakfast cereal. Professional Day 8th Meatball Day 9th Daylight Saving Time Begins 10th   On Sunday, don't forget to remind the adults to set the clocks. We spring forward! National Pack Your Lunch Day 10th

Dentist's Day - March 6th 2019

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2019 March Events World Wildlife    March 3rd Mardi Gras 5th Ash Wednesday 6th Dentist's Day 6th International Women’s Day 8th Daylight Saving Time - Begins Sunday 10th World Kidney Day 14th Saint Patrick‘s Day 17th First Day Spring (Spring Equinox) 20th World Poetry Day    21st Purim 21st International Day of Forests 21st World Water Day 22nd National Puppy Day 23rd National Doctor’s Day 30st Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month National Nutrition Month Save Your Vision Month Women's History Month American Red Cross Month Poison Prevention Week 17th – 23rd Wednesday March 6, 2019     Dentist’s Day Let’s give a great big GREETING today to Dentist! Today is Dentist’s Day! Hello to all the Dentist And staff Dental Hygienist Dental Assistant Dental Receptionist Have a Wonderful Day!

DR. SEUSS DAY

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Dr. Seuss – Did you know? Born on March 2, 1904, in Springfield, Massachusetts as Theodor Seuss Geisel, attended Dartmouth College he joined the humor magazine called the Dartmouth Jack-O-Lantern becoming the editor –in-chief. Drinking was prohibited during that time. As a result, he was forced to resign hat magazine for being tipsy, sloshed, smashed, stoned, plastered, - drunk. Because he loved the work; he decided to continue under a pen name ‘Seuss.’  Fast forward -  for more on the background history of Dr. Seuss visit https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-read-across-america-day-dr-seuss-day-march-2-unless-weekend/ After WWII/World War II, living in La Jolla, California, he began writing children’s books under the pen name Dr. Seuss. I’ m sure you have as many favorites as I!  There are so many, some of my favorites, the ‘Cat in the Hat’ If I Ran the Zoo, One Fish Two Fish Red Blue Fish, and many more. It was in 1997, that the Nationa