Do you remember life before the internet some thirty odd years ago? I do. I remember when email was the “new thing.” Seven years ago, when I met a friend at post MBA graduate function, her classmates were telling me that kids no longer use email. That was news to me! But’s it’s true….
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Making 3D Hologram Projector: STEM for Kids
My son saw this video on The Kid Should See It and wanted to build a 3D Hologram Projector. Build Hologram Projector Video It looks simple enough and it certainly caught my 10-year-old son’s attention. The materials are easy to come by too. You just need: CD Case that you can cut up X-Acto Blade…
Inspirational Videos to Watch With Your Kids
My son and I have been enjoying The Kid Should See This curated videos. We picked out four of our favorites after watching several dozen. What do we have today? Bach played like you’ve never heard it — by whacking plastic tubes The Guinness World Record for the largest popsicle stick chain reaction Freeline skate…
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Post It Notes for an Organized Back to School
There was jubilation in my house when I told my kids that I was doing a sponsored post for Post-it Brand and 3M but it quickly shifted into a battle zone. “I want the Post-it notes,” chimed my son. “I need the Post-it notes for school,” claimed PickyKidPix. “Don’t touch that package until I blog,” I…
Donate to Your School with Box Tops Back to School Bonus
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of General Mills®. The opinions and text are all mine. We have the most amazing Physical Education teacher at my son’s elementary school, Mr. Gary Nye. He makes P.E. fun for everyone. Every year, we save General Mills® Box Tops because he wanted to add a climbing…
A Teacher Pens Songs to Teach Kids History
Please welcome my guest author, 5th grade teacher Damien Drago today. He found a unique way to get his students excited about history: he writes and performs songs about American history! —————— I distinctly remember racking my brain thinking of ways to make my fifth-grade social studies lesson a little more lively. How could I get…