The 1950’s usher in a time of change. Springing from the influences of Gerald Mc Boing Boing, discussed last week, the progressive art styles of UPA begin to rock the foundations of traditional animation, leading even the most traditional of competing studios to run experiments in the flattened, progressive formats (some turning to same more as budgetary shortcuts than for purposes of expressive creativity). Also, animation has its first true brush with the difficult subject of juvenile delinquency, tackled by the last studio you would expect to deal with such a progressive and controversial topic – Terrytoons! Two of today’s batch also had the distinction of being nominated for Academy Awards, making today’s lesson of particular historic import to a...
Photo: The Goddard School In the U.S., flu season is typically October through May, with peak flu activity from December to March. This is a familiar cycle parents navigate with their kids annually. However, this season of sniffles might be a little different, with the possibility of what experts are calling a “twindemic,” the combination of a severe flu season alongside COVID-19. While parents may understand how to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and the flu, it can be difficult to find the right words to explain such precautions to young kids. Thankfully, it is doable! Here are three tips from The Goddard School’s team of early childhood health and education experts to help keep these discussions cheerful, along with...
Start your family band by crafting some awesome homemade musical instruments. Most of these are super easy to make, and kids will have a blast banging on a tin can drum, shaking DIY maracas and more. Keep reading to get the dance party started. Save to Pinterest photo: Pink Stripey Socks Cardboard Guitar Perfect for toddlers who aren't ready for the real thing, we love this cardboard guitar spotted over at Pink Stripey Socks. You can paint it in any design, too! photo: Minted Hand Drums Kids can twist and twirl these homemade hand drums to their heart's content! Find the tutorial over at Minted. photo: Mama. Papa. Bubba Bongo, Shaker, Güiro All in One This fun little instrument is...
Dane Jackson does it again, taking home the coveted glass trophy for the overall win at the 2021 Green Race. The elusive 4-minute barrier has yet to be cracked, however. We chatted with Dane after this world-class whitewater creek race to get the inside scoop on what happened at what the paddling community dubs the “Greatest Show in All of Sports.” As always, Dane Jackson is the person to beat in any whitewater kayak competition, but especially the Green Race. This is his fourth straight Green Race win, and he holds both the overall record (4:02) and short boat record (4:24). Dane also started racing the Green Race at 16, only missing one year since his 2009 debut. That’s 12...
What’s going on in the ground underneath our feet? Why does Earth stretch, shake, and sometimes spit out molten rock? There are a lot of great books to help students learn more about Earth, how it moves, and what causes earthquakes and volcanoes. They are an excellent starting point for activities and discussion in the classroom. Let’s dig in and get ready to rock! Fault Lines: Understanding The Power Of Earthquakes by Joanna Wagstaffe A thorough discussion of the science behind earthquakes, advances in monitoring and predicting them, and the numerous subsequent events (such as aftershocks and liquefaction) all framed within the first hand experiences of a female seismologist/meteorologist. Full of photographs, graphics, and specific examples, it also includes a...
