So, today in class I reviewed fact vs opinion with my 4th grade readers. We also discussed the slippery slope – the informed opinion. An informed opinion is an opinion that has notably been backed up with facts. I though it was fitting to end this A-Z Fairy Tale challenge with the foremost living expert … Continue reading
X marks the spot for pirate adventures on the Texas coastline. The infamous pirate Jean Lafitte sailed the waters of the Gulf of Mexico and the Laguna Madre. He made a home for himself on Galveston Island and made port at Port Isabel. Local ranchers formed business alliances with Lafitte and other pirates who sailed their … Continue reading
The Fountain of Youth HAS been found AND it’s in Florida! Fountain of Youth and archaeological park in St. Augustine, FL USA. Legend Juan Ponce de León, was a Spanish explorer and conquistador. Legend has it, in his search for the fountain of youth, he discovered a natural spring in Florida. In 1513 Juan Ponce de … Continue reading
Yep, I just added another spot to my must see, fairy tale vacation bucket list. Weeki Wachee, a Florida state treasure. Weeki Wachee is Floridas most enchanted roadside attractions. I know I have mentioned before how addicted I am to vintage roadside attractions. That probably stems from traveling route 66 as a kid between California … Continue reading
Believe it or not, there are 3 Russian fairy tales that begin with the letter V: Vasilii the Unlucky, Vasilisia the Priest’s daughter and Vasilissa the Beautiful. While they are all quaint and twisted in their own right, I decided to share Vasilissa the Beautiful with you quite frankly because it contains 2 of my … Continue reading
If you caught my T is for Traveler and J is for Journey posts you will likely understand that I am fascinated with Fairy Tale Vacations. (In fact, I am planing a beach adventure for this summer’s get-away to the beautiful Texas coastline rich with pirate history.) One such fantastical fairy tale destination on my … Continue reading
Let me introduce you to an amazing blogger: The Fairytale Traveler. Her blog is a self proclaimed “family-friendly portal” branded around travel, news, and entertainment based on fairy tales, folklore, legend and mythology. She even posts fairy tale recipes like these Cinderella cookies. She and her 5 year old are traveling nerds. “This is where … Continue reading
The literary quest is a strictly outlined plot device used to propel a story forward. It involves a hero that undergoes a great tests of character and has very specific steps along a journey. Homer’s Odyssey and Arthurian Legends are the most commonly referenced quests. (1)They begin in ordinary worlds with a hero who has … Continue reading
Pixies, Fairies, and Spites are all terms given to tiny, winged, mythical creature. They are often mischievous and childlike, playing, dancing, and frolicking with their animal friends. I would like to share my favorite Pixie Art Doll Sculptor with you; Rosa Grueso also known in the art world as Nenufar-Blanco of Spain. She works in … Continue reading
An ogre is a mythologically based beast that appears in a plethora of fairy tales and folklore from around the world. As far as I can tell there are three general qualifications that define an ogre. They must be extraordinarily large, hideous in appearance, and snack on humans. They are often mentioned as eating babies. … Continue reading
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