Ann-Marie Hyland, Author at Be a Great Teacher

Fun Facts – April 16, 2026

April 16, 2026 by Ann-Marie Hyland

Thought of the Day:

“Don’t be pushed around by the fears in your mind. Be led by the dreams in your heart.” – Roy T. Bennett

Joke of the Day:

What do cows like to do on the weekend? Go to the moo-vies!

Random Fact of the Day:

In 1912, a man named Franz Reichelt invented a human flying suit, jumped off the Eiffel Tower, and fell to his death.

Journal Entry Idea:

If you go to a restaurant and you have to decide between tater tots, french fries, onion rings, or garlic bread, which would you choose and why?

Fun Facts – April 15, 2026

April 15, 2026 by Ann-Marie Hyland

Thought of the Day:

“Study while others are sleeping; work while others are loafing; prepare while others are playing; and dream while others are wishing.” – William Arthur Ward

Joke of the Day:

What did the left eye say to the right eye? Between you and me, something smells!

Random Fact of the Day:

Wearing a tie can reduce blood flow to the brain by 7.5 per cent!

Journal Entry Idea:

If you have or had a garden at home, what would you plant in it?

Fun Facts – April 14, 2026

April 14, 2026 by Ann-Marie Hyland

Thought of the Day:

“It does not matter how slowly you go, as long as you do not stop.” – Confucius

Joke of the Day:

Why did the math book look sad? Because it had too many problems!

Random Fact of the Day:

Ear lobes have many nerve endings but serve no biological purpose.

Journal Entry Idea:

Imagine you were a dolphin. What are three things you would do with your day?

Fun Facts – April 13, 2026

April 13, 2026 by Ann-Marie Hyland

Thought of the Day:

“Don’t watch the clock; do what it does. Keep studying.” – Sam Levenson

Joke of the Day:

Why don’t skeletons fight each other? They don’t have the guts!

Random Fact of the Day:

Leftover pasta has health benefits due to heating and cooling of starch. Resistant starch is linked to improved blood sugar and better gut health!

Journal Entry Idea:

Thomas Jefferson, the third US President, was born this day in 1743. Jefferson was an enthusiastic student. How would you compare yourself to Jefferson as a student?

Fun Facts – April 10, 2026

April 10, 2026 by Ann-Marie Hyland

Thought of the Day:

“Set your goals high, and don’t stop till you get there.” – Bo Jackson

Joke of the Day:

Why can’t you give Elsa a balloon? Because she will “let it go”!

Random Fact of the Day:

The koala bear sleeps for 20-22 hours each day, making it the sleepiest creature in the animal kingdom.

Journal Entry Idea:

Think of a character from a TV show, book, or film that you are like. What makes you similar to this character?

Fun Facts – April 9, 2026

April 9, 2026 by Ann-Marie Hyland

Thought of the Day:

“The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each
member is the team.” – Phil Jackson

Joke of the Day:

Why did the banana go to the doctor? It wasn’t “peeling” well!

Random Fact of the Day:

The hairiest animal in the world is the sea otter!

Journal Entry Idea:

Write about five things you are looking forward to doing this summer.

Fun Facts – April 8, 2026

April 8, 2026 by Ann-Marie Hyland

Thought of the Day:

“To uncover your true potential, you must first find your own limits, and then
you have to have the courage to blow past them.” – Picabo Street

Joke of the Day:

Why did the girl spread peanut butter on the road? To go with the traffic jam!

Random Fact of the Day:

A female octopus dies after giving birth.

Journal Entry Idea:

Describe your favorite meal, including a main dish, side dishes, and dessert. Why is this the best meal to you?

Fun Facts – April 7, 2026

April 7, 2026 by Ann-Marie Hyland

Thought of the Day:

“Sports do not build character. They reveal it.” – Heywood Broun

Joke of the Day:

Why didn’t the duck pay for dinner? Her bill was too big!

Random Fact of the Day:

The oldest person to climb Mount Everest was Japanese mountaineer Yuichiro Miura, who was 80 years old when he reached the summit in 2013.

Journal Entry Idea:

Imagine you lived on a small island. Where would it be? In a cold place? The tropics? What would you do there?

Fun Facts – April 6, 2026

April 6, 2026 by Ann-Marie Hyland

Thought of the Day:

“Winning means you’re willing to go longer, work harder, and give more than
anyone else.” – Vince Lombardi

Joke of the Day:

Why are penguins socially awkward? Because they can’t break the ice!

Random Fact of the Day:

The first hockey pucks were made out of frozen cow dung.

Journal Entry Idea:

Who is someone you can always count on? What qualities of this person show you that this person deserves your trust?

Fun Facts – April 3, 2026

April 3, 2026 by Ann-Marie Hyland

Thought of the Day:

“Always walk through life as if you have something new to learn and you will.” —Vernon Howard

Joke of the Day:

Why was the baby ant confused? All his uncles were ant!

Random Fact of the Day:

Due to tectonic plate movements, Hawaii moves a little closer to Alaska every year.

Journal Entry Idea:

During the spring, we often do some “spring cleaning“. Pick 3 things you would keep and 3 things you would save. Describe why you would keep or get rid of these things.

Fun Facts – April 2, 2026

April 2, 2026 by Ann-Marie Hyland

Thought of the Day:

“Being a student is easy. Learning requires actual work.” —William Crawford

Joke of the Day:

What room has no doors? A mushroom!

Random Fact of the Day:

Before can openers, cans were opened using a hammer and chisel.

Journal Entry Idea:

Write a creative story about a squirrel, snake, or hedgehog with magical powers.

Fun Facts – April 1, 2026

April 1, 2026 by Ann-Marie Hyland

Thought of the Day:

“Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change.” —Stephen Hawking

Joke of the Day:

How does Darth Vader like his toast? On the dark side

Random Fact of the Day:

Hippo milk is pink because it contains two types of acids; one known as hipposudoric acid and the other known as norhipposudoric acid.

Journal Entry Idea:

How does the weather change in spring? Do you prefer it to summer, fall, or winter? Why?

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