Tag Archives: vocabulary

April Showers

Posted on May 16, 2020 by stfleming

Q: Why would you want a chicken-proof umbrella? A: To use when the weather is fowl! Explanation: Spring started back on March 19 in the northern hemisphere, while fall began for me here in the southern hemisphere. As the seasons change, … Continue reading →

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Dressed to the Nines

Posted on May 9, 2020 by stfleming

Q: What is the difference between a well-dressed bicyclist and a poorly dressed unicyclist? A: Attire! Explanation: Let’s start with some vocabulary: Well-dressed means to wear nice clothing (it is the opposite of poorly dressed); A bicyclist is a person who … Continue reading →

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Bonsai?

Posted on May 2, 2020 by stfleming

Q: What kind of tree fits in your hand? A: A palm tree! Explanation: The palm of your hand is the part that faces things you grab. It is easier to see in the picture. The palm of your hand is rather … Continue reading →

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Slip Sliding Away

Posted on March 7, 2020 by stfleming

Q: Why did the banana put on sunscreen? A: He didn’t want to peel! Explanation: The outside of a banana, the yellow part that you do not eat, is called the peel. (The outside of an lemon is called a rind … Continue reading →

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Stealth

Posted on November 16, 2019 by stfleming

Q: What kind of shoes does a ninja wear? A: Sneakers! Explanation: A very long time ago in Japan, ninjas worked as secret agents for the government; they were spies who were trained in the martial art of ninjutsu. They were known … Continue reading →

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Among the Hidden

Posted on November 9, 2019 by stfleming

Q: Can a leopard hide anywhere he wants? A: No, he is always spotted! Explanation: If you have ever seen a leopard, you will know that leopards have spots. Spots are the round marks that a leopard has on its fur. … Continue reading →

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Catch and Release

Posted on January 21, 2019 by stfleming

Q: What can you catch but not throw? A: A cold! Explanation: Are you familiar with the expression, to catch a cold? when you catch a cold you get a cold (runny nose, sneezing, maybe coughing, …) from someone else. Cold sometimes means the … Continue reading →

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Sweet Honey in the Hair

Posted on January 18, 2019 by stfleming

Q: Why do bees have sticky hair? A: They use honey combs! Explanation: You already know that bees make honey. Honeycomb is where honey is stored in the hive. The honeycomb is made of many hexagons (a 6 sided figure like a snowflake … Continue reading →

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