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“An honest look at bullying from the bully” – the caption on the front of the book Sorry I’m Not Sorry had me intrigued. I could understand writing from the perspective of the victim and the bystander (in the first two books of the series), but how would the author …
The ‘Tween Years It’s wonderful to have nieces! Not only do I get to have fun with them as they grow up, but I receive a glimpse of how things will be when my preschool-aged daughter reaches their age. I’m very excited about two new books for tweens from Tommy …
The topic of bullying has received much attention in the media lately, unfortunately for good reason. Although many voices have contributed to the discussion of solutions, one out of every four students have been bullied, and 85% do not receive help (according to the Ambassadors 4 Kids Club). Disclosure: I …
Role Model As a mother of a very young daughter I am so appreciative of this book, 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know, by Kari Kampakis. Although people tell me “it goes by so fast,” I still have several years before she becomes a teenager. Years in which I hope …
These are two of the first science experiments my four-year-old and I performed together in our kitchen. Based on what I have read, kids of all ages would enjoy these! Both experiments are rather simple, but fun. Inexpensive, too! 1. Inflating A Balloon Thank you to Mom to 2 Posh …
My preschooler’s interest in science experiments was sparked recently by a simple little experiment we did on the dining room table. It involved a plastic drinking straw and various small objects we found around the house. We lined up a feather, penny, eraser, paper clip, shell, and a few other …
The topic of bullying has received much attention in the media lately, unfortunately for good reason. Although many voices have contributed to the discussion of solutions, one out of every four students have been bullied, and 85% do not receive help (according to the Ambassadors 4 Kids Club). Disclosure: I …
My Review This novel is a departure from what I normally review, and also from my normal personal reading list. Although fascinated by the title and publisher’s description, references to a “Nightmare Lord,” made me reluctant to hand the book over to my young niece to review. It took a …
Fall is here…time for hot apple cider! Help your children make their own with this kid-friendly recipe, courtesy of Little Passports. Preschoolers and kindergarteners can help tie up the spices in cheesecloth, and older children can help stir the cider while it’s cooking! If you have older children (5 – …
Hands-On Learning & Play If you are traveling on I-40/I-75 near Knoxville, Tennessee, consider a side trip to the Oak Ridge Children’s Museum! From exit 376 it is about 13 miles to the museum – about 25 to 35 minutes (click here for directions). We hadn’t planned ahead, but found …
This is a spiritual life lesson titled “The Potter’s Hands,” using pottery and the ceramic process as a reference point. This is the final installment in the Pottery Lesson Plan For Kids series. Please reference the Introduction, Part 1, Part 2 , and Part 3 . What You Need The …
Overview of the Ceramic Process Please reference the Introduction, Part 1, and Part 2 of this series. This is a YouTube Playlist which includes several brief videos that demonstrate the ceramic process from Wedging to Glaze Firing. The length is approximately 18 minutes. The link to the playlist is: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLik0ME7bTBFPNHRiIDtwQRykIijmgnMDE. …
Please reference the Introduction and Part 1 of this series. Beginning Brush-On Glazing Lesson If you are using air-dry clay, use this lesson time for painting the dried clay creations with acrylic paint. Work Surface If you are not teaching in a pottery studio with a large wood-topped hand building …
Hands-On Handbuilding Lesson For Kids Please reference Hands-On Pottery Lesson Plan For Kids: Introduction. Work Surface If you are not teaching in a pottery studio with a large wood-topped hand building table, you can use tables covered with plywood boards. I’ve used long narrow boards (about 12” – 14” wide) …
Handbuilding With Clay For Kids Introduction I’ve found that kids love handling clay, whether they are rolling it out, pressing in a stamp, or creating a sculpture. The possibilities for creating with clay are almost endless, limited only by the imagination. Covering all the options is beyond the scope of …