Mother Tongue


  1. Find three words in the dictionary or encyclopedia beginning with "mother."



  2. Use the first letter of authors' last names to spell out "mother."



  3. Learn a Mother Goose rhyme you never knew.



  4. Choose your favorite animal and find out how the mother takes care of her young.



  5. "Necessity is the mother of invention" is an old saying. Explore an invention and explain why it was necessary.



  6. Motherland (or fatherland) refers to the country from which your ancestors came. Find four interesting facts about your motherland.



  7. Grandma Moses was a famous American painter. Discover how she got her nickname and what was important about her.



  8. Virginia and Ohio both call themselves "The Mother of Presidents." Explain which you think should have the title.









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