Tag Archives: EAL

A Little Off the Sides

Posted on December 4, 2021 by stfleming

Q: Why did the Christmas tree go to the barber? A: Because it needed to be trimmed! Explanation: Now that it is December, ’tis the season when many people prepare to celebrate Christmas.  For those who celebrate, buying and decorating a … Continue reading →

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Wanna Make Something of It?

Posted on November 7, 2021 by stfleming

Q: Why don’t scientists trust the atoms they work with? A: Because they make up everything! Explanation: Everything is made of atoms.  Yes, those atoms, the ones that are found on the periodic table of the elements.  It is still hard … Continue reading →

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All Wound Up

Posted on October 31, 2021 by stfleming

Q: Why don’t mummies take vacations from their work?A: Because they are afraid to unwind! Explanation: Most people enjoy taking a few days off from school or work to rest and relax, to unwind.  In this sense, to unwind means to relax … Continue reading →

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Piqued My Interest

Posted on October 24, 2021 by stfleming

Q: Why can’t you play hide and seek with mountains? A: Because they are always peaking! Explanation: Hide and seek is a game that children play.  In this game, one or more child finds a place to hide while another child … Continue reading →

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They Might Be Giants’ Words

Posted on October 17, 2021 by stfleming

Q: What is the best way to talk to a giant?A: Use big words! Explanation: When I think of giants, I think of characters like those from Roald Dahl’s The BFG, Jack and the Beanstalk, and A Monster Calls.  They are … Continue reading →

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Dirtless

Posted on October 10, 2021 by stfleming

Q: Why did the thief wash his clothes after the robbery?A: He wanted to make a clean getaway! Explanation: A thief is a robber, someone who steals things. Washing your clothes, well, you already know, will make your clothes clean. A … Continue reading →

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Zombie Out

Posted on October 3, 2021 by stfleming

Q: Why didn’t the zombie go to work? A: Because he felt rotten! Explanation: When you are sick, it is very important that you don’t go to work or school, especially now with COVID still making people sick.  If you feel … Continue reading →

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These Wings are Made for Walking

Posted on September 26, 2021 by stfleming

Q: Why do birds fly south for the winter?A: Because it is too far to walk! Explanation: Where I grew up, in Minnesota, it was very common to see birds fly south for the winter. When all of the lakes freeze, … Continue reading →

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Hickory Dickory Clock

Posted on September 19, 2021 by stfleming

Q: What time is it when your clock strikes 13? A: Time to get a new clock! Explanation: When a clock “strikes the hour” it means that it is exactly on the hour, 8:00 or 11:00 for example (not 8:17 or … Continue reading →

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Them’s Fighting Words!

Posted on September 12, 2021 by stfleming

Q: Why did the dentist and the manicurist decide not to be friends?A: Because they were always fighting tooth and nail! Explanation: A dentist is a doctor that improves the health of your teeth.  A manicurist is a specialist who … Continue reading →

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