How do you describe people, places and things? You use adjectives! Watch this School House Rocks video, Grammar Rocks...
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Classic Christmas Movies
Here are a few classic movies to get you in the spirit of Christmas! Happy Holidays!
Mickey's Christmas Carol
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
Frosty the Snowman
Mickey's Christmas Carol
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
Frosty the Snowman
Monday, September 6, 2010
Handling Head Lice
Lice...Gross right? It may be gross but it doesn't have to be scary! Watch these funny and educational videos about dealing with head lice.
Monday, July 26, 2010
Full Buck Moon
Last night you may have seen the full moon, aka the Full Buck Moon!
This moon was named after the buck deer that grow antlers during this time of year.
Go for a hike and look for deer. Set out a blanket with your children and drink cocoa under the moonlight. Have a bonfire with your family under the moon, roast marsh mellows and sing songs!
This moon was named after the buck deer that grow antlers during this time of year.
Go for a hike and look for deer. Set out a blanket with your children and drink cocoa under the moonlight. Have a bonfire with your family under the moon, roast marsh mellows and sing songs!
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Make Your Own Music Video with the Fresh Beat Band
Check out The Fresh Beat Band Video Mixer to make your own music video! According to my son, "You can choose your own song; your own stage; and then some 'Sweet' special effects! You can also make the Fresh Beat Band 'Go Bananas! You can also click on them to have them do a cool solo move."
About July
July, the Seventh Month
(Credit: Farmer's Almanac)
Thursday is the first day of July. Julius Caesar named July after himself when he reworked the old Roman calendar. (Ironically, the change went into effect in 44 B.C., the year Caesar was assassinated.) See the origin of month names.Although Earth is at its farthest point from the Sun this month, the sunshine comes with enough power to make July the warmest month in most of the continent.
July is for sailboats and lemonade, thunderstorms and ripe peaches, haying and fireworks. Traditionalists eat eggs on St. Swithin’s Day (the 15th) and oysters on St. James’s Day (the 26th). The rest of us fire up our grills or head for the clam shack.
(Credit: Farmer's Almanac)
Thursday is the first day of July. Julius Caesar named July after himself when he reworked the old Roman calendar. (Ironically, the change went into effect in 44 B.C., the year Caesar was assassinated.) See the origin of month names.Although Earth is at its farthest point from the Sun this month, the sunshine comes with enough power to make July the warmest month in most of the continent.
July is for sailboats and lemonade, thunderstorms and ripe peaches, haying and fireworks. Traditionalists eat eggs on St. Swithin’s Day (the 15th) and oysters on St. James’s Day (the 26th). The rest of us fire up our grills or head for the clam shack.
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Midsummer Day
Today is Midsummer Day or in some circles...St John the Baptist Day!
Here is a blurb from the Farmer's Almanac
"Although Midsummer Day occurs near the beginning of summer, to the farmer it is the midpoint of the growing season, halfway between planting and harvesting, and an occasion for celebration.
The English church considered it a “Quarter Day,” one of the four major divisions of the liturgical year.
After Midsummer Day, the days shorten. In Lithuanian tradition, the dew on Midsummer Day was said to make old people look younger. We say, it's worth a try!"
Through all the long midsummer day,
The meadow-sides are sweet with hay.
–John Townsend Trowbridge (1827–1916)
Here is a blurb from the Farmer's Almanac
"Although Midsummer Day occurs near the beginning of summer, to the farmer it is the midpoint of the growing season, halfway between planting and harvesting, and an occasion for celebration.
The English church considered it a “Quarter Day,” one of the four major divisions of the liturgical year.
After Midsummer Day, the days shorten. In Lithuanian tradition, the dew on Midsummer Day was said to make old people look younger. We say, it's worth a try!"
Through all the long midsummer day,
The meadow-sides are sweet with hay.
–John Townsend Trowbridge (1827–1916)
Back to the Future II: Delorean Paper Craft
Recently on the radio they were talking about things that Back to the Future predicted for the year 2015. I found this article, 11 Predictions that Back to the Future Got Right which details those predictions. Makes you wonder whether the inventors got their ideas from the movie or if it is just coincidence?
Remember Marty McFly's super cool Delorean from Back to the Future Part II? Well if you want your very own look no further.
Click here for the Car and here for the tires and Parts.
Also be sure to watch this Back to the Future II original movie trailer (wish the quality were better, but oh well). Enjoy!
Remember Marty McFly's super cool Delorean from Back to the Future Part II? Well if you want your very own look no further.
Click here for the Car and here for the tires and Parts.
Also be sure to watch this Back to the Future II original movie trailer (wish the quality were better, but oh well). Enjoy!
Indiana Jones Cube Craft
Came across these really cool Indiana Jones cube crafts a few months ago. I can just see them sitting on someone's desk. They would make a great conversation piece!
Click to get your very own Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones and a Fertility Idol from Raider's of the Lost Ark.
Here is a pretty neat Lego adaptation of Indiana Jones. Enjoy!
Click to get your very own Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones and a Fertility Idol from Raider's of the Lost Ark.
Here is a pretty neat Lego adaptation of Indiana Jones. Enjoy!
Origami Paper Cranes
The other day I read Yoko's Paper Cranes by Rosemary Wells to my boys. After we read the book my five year old wanted us to try to make an Origami paper crane. We tried our hardest to follow along with the directions in the book, but could only get so far. Yesterday, my son asked if we could try another attempt. So visual Mama went online and we started watching some videos about folding Origami cranes. We made many feeble attempts to follow along but got confused after awhile. Two videos really stuck out for me, and I am feeling confident that we will eventually figure it out.
This video is just kind of fun to watch and is awe inspiring:
I really loved how well this girl explains each step. She is such a great teacher and you can really hear her passion for Origami!
I hope that you all have better luck than we did on our first attempts. If you have any tips to share please pass them along!
This video is just kind of fun to watch and is awe inspiring:
I really loved how well this girl explains each step. She is such a great teacher and you can really hear her passion for Origami!
I hope that you all have better luck than we did on our first attempts. If you have any tips to share please pass them along!
Bald Eagle T-Shirts for the 4th of July
Looking for a fun craft for the 4th? Your kids will have fun making these patriotic bald eagle, Hand-Some Tees! The boys and I made these the other day and we had a lot of fun!
Monday, June 21, 2010
Aboriginal Legend--Why the Crocodile Rolls
Watch an aboriginal legend about Min-na-wee and why the crocodile rolls, from the Gwini people from the north coast of Western Australia
Has a powerful lesson in how our behavior has an effect on others!
Has a powerful lesson in how our behavior has an effect on others!
Facts about the Sun
Today is the Summer Solstice which is the longest day and the shortest night of the year. It is a good time to learn about our sun! Have a great day!
Monday, June 14, 2010
Steve Spangler Science Experiments
Earlier tonight I was flipping through the TV when I stopped on the Ellen DeGeneres Show. There was a guy named, Steve Spangler performing science experiments. He seemed to really to enjoy himself, and gave everyday explanations about his experiments. He performed a really neat experiment with nitrogen and blew a trashcan full of ping pong balls into the air. It was pretty cool! I made sure that my kids were in the room so they could watch too.
After watching the show I went online, and discovered that he has a website and blog, Steve Spangler Science Experiments. On his website you can sign up to have his weekly science experiments emailed to you!
Here is a video with lots of snippets of Steve doing various experiments....it's a lot of fun to watch!
After watching the show I went online, and discovered that he has a website and blog, Steve Spangler Science Experiments. On his website you can sign up to have his weekly science experiments emailed to you!
Here is a video with lots of snippets of Steve doing various experiments....it's a lot of fun to watch!
Postcard Geography
Looking for a fun way to learn about geography? Check out Postcrossing.com it is a website that connects people who want to send postcards to one another. How fun!
Thursday, June 10, 2010
June 14th: Flag Day
Why do we celebrate Flag Day? Watch this video to learn about our flag's history (Note: the ad at the beginning of the video uses the word Ass a few times...otherwise the video about Flag Day is fine for children). Enjoy!
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Father's Day Gift Ideas
Mama Urchin has some cool ideas for Father's Day. The Altoid tin is a really neat alternative to your typical greeting card!
The Magic Onions have a cute idea for making a Rainbow Picture Frame for Father's Day!
So why do we celebrate Father's Day?
The Magic Onions have a cute idea for making a Rainbow Picture Frame for Father's Day!
So why do we celebrate Father's Day?
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Sand Madalas
I just watched this really inspiring video about how Buddhist monks create a sand mandala in just 6 days! Check it out it will brighten your day!
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Mother's Day Gifts
If your child would like some ideas for Mother's Day gifts they can make check out The Crafty Crow . They have some cute Mother's Day gift ideas like clay bracelets and hand prints on tote bags.
As I was looking online for other ideas for Mother's Day I came across this video about how to treat your mom on Mother's Day. Maybe your teens might enjoy this somewhat humerous video and learn something in the process!
I also came across this cute paper tulip craft. If your mom, aunt, gradmother, etc is allergic to flowers or just doesn't have a green thumb these can take their place. It is the thought that counts right? You could use some decorative paper and get as creative as you want.
Here is a sweet song for Mother's Day.
Mother's Day Song and Video - For more funny movies, click here
Happy Mother's Day!
As I was looking online for other ideas for Mother's Day I came across this video about how to treat your mom on Mother's Day. Maybe your teens might enjoy this somewhat humerous video and learn something in the process!
I also came across this cute paper tulip craft. If your mom, aunt, gradmother, etc is allergic to flowers or just doesn't have a green thumb these can take their place. It is the thought that counts right? You could use some decorative paper and get as creative as you want.
Here is a sweet song for Mother's Day.
Mother's Day Song and Video - For more funny movies, click here
Happy Mother's Day!
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Rainy Day Fun
Here are some articles that talk about things to do with children in the rain:
Fun Outdoor Activities for Rainy Days--Encourages outdoor play on rainy days
Rainy Day Activities-No Need to Let the Rain Bring You Down--Lots of ideas for things to do outdoors and indoors on rainy days
Rainy Day Rambles: All-Weather Hikes with Kids
Great tips on how to dress, what to pack for snacks and encourages you to 'just go' even when it's
Here is an article that offers suggestions on rain boots for kids:
Rain Boots for Kids--Good Housekeeping Reviews 13 pairs of Children's Rain Boots
Here is a fun video to share with your children:
Fun Outdoor Activities for Rainy Days--Encourages outdoor play on rainy days
Rainy Day Activities-No Need to Let the Rain Bring You Down--Lots of ideas for things to do outdoors and indoors on rainy days
Rainy Day Rambles: All-Weather Hikes with Kids
Great tips on how to dress, what to pack for snacks and encourages you to 'just go' even when it's
Here is an article that offers suggestions on rain boots for kids:
Rain Boots for Kids--Good Housekeeping Reviews 13 pairs of Children's Rain Boots
Here is a fun video to share with your children:
Friday, April 30, 2010
Arbor Day Activities
Today is Arbor Day. You could plant a tree or you could check out these ideas from
Apples 4 the Teacher. Happy Arbor Day!
Apples 4 the Teacher. Happy Arbor Day!
Monday, April 5, 2010
Easter Egg Roll at White House
Just discovered that you can watch the Easter Egg Roll event at the White House live online. Here is the link
Later we may go rolls some eggs on the grass too!
Easter Island Discovery Day
Easter Island is a Polynesian island in the southeastern Pacific Ocean. The name "Easter Island" was given by the Dutch explorer Jacob Roggeveen, who discovered it on Easter Sunday in 1722.
Here is a really cool video by Nova about Morai Statues on Easter Island. My five year old was captivated by this video and watched quite a bit of the documentary.
Later we are going to try and make our own Morai statues out of playdough.
Here is a really cool video by Nova about Morai Statues on Easter Island. My five year old was captivated by this video and watched quite a bit of the documentary.
Later we are going to try and make our own Morai statues out of playdough.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Origami Clovers
Saw this on Origami-Instructions.com what a super cool idea for St. Patrick's Day! Here are the original instructions.
Here is some history behind the St. Patrick's Day holiday:
Enjoy St Patty's Day!
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Wind Turbines
Click to see video of Wind Turbine Construction at Mesaland's Community College, Tucumcari, New Mexico
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Monday, February 15, 2010
President's Day
What to do for President's Day with your little ones? Color of course!
Washington & Lincoln Color page
Since Washington's Birthday is observed today I also found this outline of his face.
I am going to use it as a pattern and we are going to make silohouettes.
We'll probably also read a book about president's.
Washington & Lincoln Color page
Since Washington's Birthday is observed today I also found this outline of his face.
I am going to use it as a pattern and we are going to make silohouettes.
We'll probably also read a book about president's.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Great Backyard Bird Count Feb 12th-15th
One more day left, but better late than never
Great Backyard Bird Count
Great Backyard Bird Count
Life Cycle Reading Cards
_MontessoriMom.com - Life cycle Reading Cards_ (http://montessorimom.com/life-cycle-reading-cards/)
Bird Guide
If you love birds than you will love this website..it lets you hear bird sounds...Who wouldn't love that amidst all the snow.
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/search
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/search
Make your own Chinese Lantern
Today is Chinese New Year. The boys and I are making Chinese Lanterns. Here is a simple tutorial. One difference we are doing is using to colors together (red and Yellow).
Chinese Lantern
:)
Chinese Lantern
:)
Monday, February 1, 2010
Chinese New Year
Amy at Kids Love Learning has a really great post about Celebrating Chinese New Year that includes lots of resouces for celebrating this Asian cultural holiday.
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