An article popped up on my screen: scientists plan to bring back the woolly mammoth. I started writing because this seemed like the kind of human folly perfectly suited to a novel—hubris plus hope plus infinite unintended consequences. The mammoth in my book was incidental because I was focused on the scientists and their relationships with each other and the world. I was focused on human folly and human hope. Then I got a dog. Olive came from the puppy emergency that was the pandemic but the rescues she has performed have been many. My kids fawn over her every day, no matter what the seas of pre-teen-ness bring. Recently Olive led me home on a walk when my vision...
In between getting the kids online for their “after-school” zoom class and meeting your own deadlines, quality screen-free time with your kids may have taken a backseat in the last month or so. But, no worries! It’s easier than you think to carve out just 10 minutes a day with one of these super-quick kid activities. You can fit every one of these fun activities for kids into your daily schedule, and none of them require much planning or technology. Scroll through the album below to see them all. 1. Play a Minute to Win It Game (or Two) iStock What's better for filling a few minutes than a game that's designed to be no longer than a minute long?...
In the fall of 1979, Sam Raimi, Bruce Campbell, and the rest of the cast and crew arrived on location in the woods of Tennessee to make a movie called "The Evil Dead." It wasn't always called that; its original title was "The Book of the Dead," and there were more suggested titles along the way. Thankfully Raimi went for economy, and the title we know today matches the film: Concise, scary, and in-your-face. It also wasn't the first time that Raimi and friends had embarked on such a project. A year earlier, the young filmmaker rustled up $1600 to make a 30-minute proof-of-concept called "Within the Woods" to showcase his team's talent and raise money for their first feature-length movie. It is...
Click here to read Elephant Toothpaste for Kids Simple Science Experiment on Hands On As We Grow® Exciting elephant toothpaste science experiment for kids that is sure to bring amazement! Perfect for your little scientist at home. Watch what will happen! [TAG0] Get the FREE Week of Science Experiments My daughters and I have done a lot of science experiments over the years. There are so many to choose from! We’ve tried color-changing milk, learned about what dissolves in water, and experimented with density in liquids. Just to name a few. Recently, I was in the mood to do a science experiment and asked my daughters which one they would like to do again. I was (pleasantly) surprised they both said the...
Introduction to Open-Ended Sensory Potion Water Play If you’re looking for a fun and engaging way to promote sensory play for your kids, then open-ended sensory potion water play might be just what you need! In this post, I’ll be discussing the benefits of this type of play and how you can incorporate it into your child’s routine. You can also check out how the supplies to make this outdoor sensory play happen for you! What is Open-Ended Sensory Potion Water Play? @sssteaching_ Grab pray bottles, kitchen tools, bath bombs, soap, test tubes..for an afternoon of fun! #momhack #summertime #potionplayforkids #potionplayideas ♬ original sound – Amber Open-ended sensory potion water play is a type of sensory play that involves mixing...
