Education and parenting. Helping your child with reading, math, science and getting along with others.
PickyKidPix joined her brother at computer camp this summer. This was her first introduction to the computer camp that he had been going to for the past three years. They picked 3D Printing this year which struck me as the perfect partnership of ART in STEM or STEAM. PickyKidPix, now 14 years old, would be…
This Sun Catcher Craft is easy and fun. I like it because it uses things you find around the house (with the exception of Epson Salt which I had to purchase). Supplies on Hand: spoon 1/4 size measuring cup bowl clear, plastic lid; I used the lid from a takeout container string knife or scissors…
A traditional Japanese haiku poem is written in three lines: 5 syllables on the first line 7 syllables on the second line 5 syllables on the third line Haiku is inspired by nature, combining two different images or ideas together. My son’s 5th grade poetry unit included haiku inspired by Japanese block prints created by Katsushika…
Have you met Kim Vij and Amanda Boyarshinov of The Educators’ Spin On It? They are teachers, moms, bloggers (a duo in fact!), and also co-hosts for Multicultural Children’s Book Day. I’m proud to know them. They are both wonderfully generous with their time and knowledge. I learned how to improve my Pinterest account from Kim…
This cut-paper animation video of the history of London amazed me … and prompted this list. I’ve been to London for a short trip before I had kids, but it’s on my list to visit again! How about you? Have your kids been to London? If so, would they like these books? 12 Children’s Books…
Depending on your background (and the movies you’ve watched or books you’ve read over the years), you may love the idea of boarding schools or think that they are just a parent’s excuse to get rid of their children for most months of the year. However, no matter your stance, there are a variety of…
If you are thinking of setting up a blog or even a simple website, it’s becoming the same thing. You can set up a blog to use as a website for your small business. Here’s how in three easy steps: Step 1: Choose Your Blogging Platform. Spoiler alert: Use Self Hosted WordPress. Step 2: Secure…