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Between books, my imagination keeps going. It doesn’t shut off- ya’ know? Occasionally, thoughts turn into something a little different. Like these calendars, for example!

I hope they bring a little imagination and a smile to you or your loved one’s room.

Cats on Dinosaurs

Curious cats meet prehistoric companions in a year of unlikely friendships.
Explore the calendar at Whiskers Treasures.

The Brontos: Through the Seasons

Spend 2027 with The Brontos, from snowy adventures to sunny days and everyday surprises.
Explore the calendar at The Brontos Collection.

The Bill-of-Rights episodes are complete. Starting today, The Brontos are back from vacation, but discover the time portal has returned.

BR45 Mon-Aug-31 We’re Back!

BR46 Mon-Sep-07 Sand in the amplifier.

BR47 Mon-Sep-14 The Nile.

BR48 Mon-Sep-21 Under the sea.

BR49 Mon-Sep-28 Lights! Camera! Action!

BR50 Mon-Oct-05 Cold Water.

BR51 Mon-Oct-12 It’s Alive!

BR52 Mon-Oct-19 Hidden in Plain Sight

BR53 MON-OCT-26 A SOUND SENSATION

A note from your author: The Brontos, after all, are time-travelers. And in light of my anxiousness, we’re going forward in time…
Depending when you’re reading this, the following are future comics, or, comics already posted in the past!
Today is TUE-OCT-27 (2026).

BR54 MON-NOV-02 DEATH BECOMES YOU

BR55 MON-NOV-09 PASS THE SALT

BR56 MON-NOV-16 TOO HOT FOR COMFORT

BR57 MON-NOV-23 AN ECHO FROM THE PAST

BR58 MON-NOV-30 WHERE TO NEXT?

BR59 MON-DEC-07

BR60 MON-DEC-14 MY DAD’S BIRTHDAY

BR61 MON-DEC-21 MY GRANDMOTHER’S BIRTHDAY

BR62 MON-DEC-28 MY BIRTHDAY

Big ideas. A little help from The Brontos.

Celebrate Constitution Day with activities for grades 3–5 that connect rights, responsibilities, and government to everyday life.

Explore selected Bill of Rights workbooks, try a short classroom lesson, and discover free resources from the National Archives.

Try a 30-Minute Lesson

We the People

What do these three words mean to your classroom?

Rights Worth Exploring

Begin with the Constitution itself, then introduce the Bill of Rights: its first ten amendments. These selected resources bring the topic into focus without asking students to tackle all ten amendments in one sitting.

The First Amendment

Explore speech, religion, the press, peaceful assembly, and petition. The Brontos Rights Explorer workbook offers a starting point for conversations about expressing ideas and respecting others.

View the Workbook on Etsy | Paid Lesson Plans and Student Worksheets

The Bill of Rights Collection

Choose from ten amendment lessons with vocabulary worksheets, puzzles, thoughtful questions, and a Rights Explorer achievement certificate. Preview each listing to select the right reading level for your learners.

Instant Download on Etsy

Use the National Archives’ Constitution Day resources to introduce the original document. Select a short passage or image to explore together, with teacher guidance.

Explore National Archives Resources →

30-Minute Constitution Day Lesson

Use these activities directly from this page. You’ll need paper, pencils, and a board or shared writing space.

Read the Founding Documents at the National Archives →

1. Wonder Together · 5 Minutes
   Ask: “Why does a community need rules?” Gather examples.
   Explain: The Constitution establishes the framework of the U.S. government. Constitution Day marks its signing on September 17, 1787.
2. Explore a Right · 10 Minutes
   Introduce the First Amendment’s protection of speech from government interference.
   Discuss: “How can people share different opinions respectfully?” Clarify that classroom rules and constitutional protections are different.
3. Build a Classroom Agreement · 10 Minutes
   In pairs, propose one agreement that helps everyone learn and participate. Share ideas and choose three together. Use this as an analogy for making shared rules, rather than a complete model of the Constitution.
4. Make It Stick · 5 Minutes
   Review: “The Constitution helps organize ____. One freedom I learned about is ____. One question I still have is ____.”

Constitution Day Q & A

When is Constitution Day?

Constitution Day is September 17. It commemorates the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787. These activities also work within a year-round civics or U.S. history unit.

Are the resources free?

The activity plan on this page and the linked National Archives materials are free to use. The Brontos printable workbooks are paid digital products sold on Etsy.

See each listing for current pricing, and contents. Most amendment bundles ar $2.95 for download files. Print as many copies as needed.

Is the Bill of Rights the same as the Constitution?

The Bill of Rights is part of the Constitution: Start with the Constitution’s role in organizing government, then use the workbooks to explore individual rights and limits on government.

Can I use these ideas for homeschool?

Yes. Turn pair work into a family discussion, create a shared learning agreement, and adapt the writing task to your child’s reading level.

Give Big Ideas a Friendly Face.

Explore rights and freedoms alongside The Brontos with the Bill of Rights Explorer workbooks.

Visit The Brontos Collection on Etsy →

Teaching reference:

National Archives: Observing Constitution Day .

Follow along as The Brontos learn about the Bill-of-Rights.

Tue-Jun-30 DC 27 00 BURIED TREASURE

Sat-Jul-04 DC 28 01-0 1ST AMEND REVIEW

Tue-Jul-07 DC 29 01-1 FREEDOM OF SPEECH

Fri-Jul-10 DC 30 01-2 FREEDOM OF RELIGION

Mon-Jul-13 DC 31 01-3 FREEDOM OF THE PRESS

Thu-Jul-16 DC 32 01-4 RIGHT OF ASSEMBLY

Mon-Jul-20 DC 33 01-5 RIGHT TO PETITION

Thu-Jul-23 DC 34 02 2ND AMENDMENT

Mon-Jul-27 DC 35 03 3RD AMENDMENT

Thu-Jul-30 DC 36 04 4TH AMENDMENT

Mon-Aug-03 DC 37 05 5TH AMENDMENT

Thu-Aug-06 DC 38 06 6TH AMENDMENT

Mon-Aug-10 DC 39 07 7TH AMENDMENT

Thu-Aug-13 DC 40 08 8TH AMENDMENT

Mon-Aug-17 DC 41 09 9TH AMENDMENT

Wed-Aug-19 DC 42 10 10TH AMENDMENT

Fri-Aug-21 DC 43 11 REVIEW

Mon-Aug-24 DC 44 12 PROTECT OUR RIGHTS

Discover history with The Brontos

Exercise Your Rights!

Learn about the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution with vocabulary worksheets, puzzles, and thoughtful questions.

Each lesson comes with a “Rights Explorer” achievement certificate.

What is the Bill of Rights?

The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1791. These amendments protect freedoms, set limits on government, and establish safeguards for people facing legal proceedings.

Lessons to download, print and use

Amendment 1

Freedom of Religion

Protects religion, speech, the press, peaceful assembly, and petitioning government.

Amendment 2

The right to keep and bear arms

Protects keeping and bearing arms; its text also refers to a well-regulated militia.

Amendment 3

Soldiers and private homes

Requires owner consent to house soldiers in peacetime; wartime quartering must follow law.

Amendment 4

Searches and seizures

Guards against unreasonable searches and seizures and sets requirements for warrants.

Amendment 5

Legal safeguards

Addresses grand juries, double jeopardy, self-incrimination, due process, and compensation for property taken for public use.

Amendment 6

Rights in criminal trials

Protects speedy, public trials, impartial juries, notice of charges, witness rights, and legal counsel.

Amendment 7

Juries in civil cases

Preserves jury trials in certain civil cases and limits reexamination of jury findings.

Amendment 8

Limits on punishment

Forbids excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishment.

Amendment 9

Rights beyond the list

Recognizes that people retain rights beyond those specifically listed in the Constitution.

Amendment 10

Reserved powers

Reserves powers not granted to the federal government, nor prohibited to states, or the people.

These are brief introductions in kid-friendly terms. Read the complete Bill of Rights at the National Archives.

Rex Raptor decides it’s time for a needed vacation.

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15 Mon-Apr-13

16 Mon-Apr-20

17 Mon-Apr-27 [missing]

18 Mon-May-04

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22 Mon-Jun-01

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25 Mon-Jun-22

26 Mon-Jun-29

The Brontos arrive at Dino Cove, their favorite place to vacation!

Little do they know, in celebration of the United States’ 250th birthday, I’ve decided we need a review of The-Bill-of-Rights.

Thanks for reading!

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🎶Be True, Be You is a production I wrote for “The Brontos” dinosaur blog. Time-traveling dinosaurs who discovered music.

[Intro – Raptor Rex – Spoken]
Alright now, dinos and kids, gather ‘round!
This one’s for anyone who ever felt down.
Ready, band? Let’s roll!

[Verse 1 – Raptor Rex]

I used to roar too loud, take up a lot of space,
Said I didn’t fit in, not the right time or place.
But I found my beat, now I sing out loud,
I was born to stand. Not just one in the crowd!

[Chorus – Whole Band]

🎵 Be true, be you, let your inner light shine,
Doesn’t matter where you’re from, your groove will be just fine.
Shake your tail, stomp your feet, play the tune real loud.
The world needs your rhythm, so be true, be you! 🎵

[Verse 2 – Groovaourus]

I rolled in smooth with my bass real slow,
Eyeballs rolled, comments slipped low,”
I didn’t argue, just let the groove fly,
Now I’m layin’ down tracks, shakin’ the sky!

[Bridge – T-Rhythm, softly strumming]
Some walk alone, some dance off-track,
But every true groove finds its way back.

[Final Chorus – Full Band with Harmony]

🎵 Be true, be you, don’t change your swag,
Make your own magic — just live your song.
Raise your head, roar out loud, let the world sing-along
A Bronto’s not afraid to… be true, be you! 🎵

[Outro – Drums fade out, soft keys from Tim]

💫 Stay groovy, little dinos. The jungle’s big — but so are you!

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#1 Monday, January 5, 2026