Categorical Naming
Name 3 sports that are played on a team.
football
baseball
basketball
hockey
soccer
Caitlyn is going to miss school on Tuesday, because she has a doctor's appointment. She has to get her eyes checked. Caitlyn hopes she doesn't need glasses. She is worried her friends will make fun of her. They call the other kid who wears glasses in the class "four eyes."
When is Caitlyn's appointment with the eye doctor?
Tuesday
Bonus Question:
Is it okay to make fun of people who wear glasses?
Maria tells her best friend, Paula, that she has a secret. Maria has a crush on, Marcus, a boy in their class, but she is very nervous to talk to him. Maria tells Paula not to tell anybody! At lunch, Tracy comes up to Paula and says, "What's up with Maria. She is always staring at Marcus."
What should Paula say?
"I don't know. Why don't you ask Maria?"
Kelly went to Taco Bell and ordered 2 Locos Tacos Supreme that cost $3 each and one Mexican Pizza for $5.
How much money did she spend total?
$11
Bonus Question:
If Kelly pays with one ten dollar bill and one five dollar bill, how much change does she get back?
Why did Canada create critter crossings?
So animals can safely cross the road
Name a sport with a ball that is not a sphere
football
Thomas's family got a new puppy over the weekend. They got a black lab. who they named Ruby. The puppy is 12 weeks old and weighs eight pounds. The puppy has to stay in a crate during the night until the puppy is potty trained.
How much does Ruby weigh?
8 pounds
Carolina and David have to work on a book report together. The teacher gives them a whole period to work together in class, but Carolina is writing all the sentences, and David is clapping and laughing with his friends.
What should Carolina say to David?
"We are supposed to be working on this book report together. I need you to help."
You are going to Times Square to see GodzillaxKong on Saturday with your two best friends. Your mom says she will buy the tickets online and reserve your seats. Each ticket costs $14.
How much does your mom pay total?
$42
Bonus Question:
How will your mom pay for the tickets online?
Name 5 large animals that use the Critter Crossings in Banff
deer
bear
wolf
coyote
elf
mountain lion
Name 3 pizza toppings that are not cheese and not meat
mushrooms
olives
brocolli
Veronica is going to a new restaurant on Saturday. She is meeting her two best friends at an El Salvadoran restaurant in Washington Heights. She wants to order bean and cheese papusas.
Who is Veronica going out to eat with?
Bonus Question:
If Veronica lives on 118th Street and Lenox Avenue, how will she get to 187th Street and Broadway?
Velma is super excited to tell her best friend, Janet, about what she did over the Easter break. She went to visit her grandmother in Florida, and this was her first time flying on a plane and her first time going to the beach. While Velma is talking, Janet just keeps looking at two other kids in the class and laughing.
How do you think Velma feels?
Angry, frustrated, or sad
Bonus Question:
How can you show your friend that you are listening and interested in what they have to say?
You are going upstate on Friday night to visit family in Newburgh. Your dad says the drive will take 90 minutes. If you leave at 7pm, what time will you get to Newburgh?
8:30pm
Bonus Question:
If you stop at a rest stop on the way to get dinner and stay at the rest stop for 30 minutes, what time will you get to Newburgh?
Why are critter crossings important besides saving the lives of animals?
they save the lives of drivers
they help animals find food
they help animals find mates
Name 3 musical instruments too heavy to carry with your arms
piano
organ
drum kit
harp
On Saturday morning, Charlie was making oatmeal for breakfast, but he got distracted by his video game. He was so close to getting to a new level, that he forgot to stir the oatmeal and it all burned to the bottom of the pot. His mother came into the kitchen frowning.
Why did Charlie burn the oatmeal?
Bonus Question:
What do you think his mom will say?
Neville comes to school on Sunday looking sad. He is frowning and he keeps laying his head down on his desk. His best friend, Mitch, has no idea what is wrong with Neville. Usually Neville is lots of fun and likes to laugh.
What should Mitch say or do?
"Neville, are you okay?"
Stefanie went shopping with her mom at Macy's. Her mom bought her a jean jacket for $40, a new pair of sneakers for $60, and new top for $25.
How much money did her mom spend total?
$125
Bonus Question:
Stefanie's mom said she planned to spend $150, so Stefanie can go get one more top. How much money does Stefanie have left to spend?
What other places have created safe roads besides Canada?
Australia
Massachusetts
Florida
Name 3 drinks that tastes good hot or cold
coffee
milk
tea
Pepe and his sister walk to school everyday. They walk from 123rd and Madison to 118th and Lenox. On Monday morning, as they were crossing 5th Avenue, Pepe dropped his lunch bag in a puddle. He started crying. When they got to school, his sister opened the lunch bag and all his food was still dry.
Where does Pepe go to school?
118th and Lenox Avenue
Bonus Question:
If Pepe's lunch was wet, what could his sister have done, so he wouldn't be hungry at lunch time?
Harris sits next to Devon in class. On Wednesday, Devon kept sneezing and coughing all over the place without covering his mouth or nose. Harris doesn't want to get sick, especially since he has a brand new baby brother at home.
What should Harris say to Devon?
"Devon could you wear a mask or at least cover your nose and mouth when you are coughing. This is making me uncomfortable."
Diana has 12 Peeps leftover from her Easter basket. She tells her two sisters that they can evenly split the Peeps. How many Peeps do Diana and her two sisters get each?
4 Peeps
Bonus Question:
If one of Diana's sisters doesn't like Peeps, then how many Peeps do Diana and her other sister get?
How do park rangers know if the animals are using the critter crossings?
They have cameras set up to take pictures of the animals
They can see the footprints in the sand