This is a series on Multi-sensory Timelines. If you missed part 1, you may want to go back read the why behind this how-to: How Timelines Enhance Students’ Understanding ~*~ There are many versions of the typical history timeline. At one
The Importance of Teaching Timelines
History never quite made sense to me when I was a kid. Yes, I memorized “in 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue,” but I didn’t really know what 1492 meant. There were pilgrims involved. I was fairly sure of that.
The American Dream
On our trip to NY last week we stopped by the USS Ticonderoga. Behind it I happened to glimpse the most etherial home I’ve ever seen. They were entirely incongruous. Have you ever heard the story of the USS Ticonderoga?
Momma and Baby
Why I’m NOT Allowing my Kids to Learn Today
Kids are funny little creatures. Ever tried to throw away a toy? Instantly it becomes their “faaavorite” and they can’t live without it. The opposite is also true. If you call even the most fun project with their favorite toys
Rigging
I love Boston Harbor – it always captures my imagination.
Flashback: Boxcar Museum
Don’t you just love looking back at old photos? I was searching for a pic of our lake house when I stumbled on this old post from when my oldest was only 6: My mother in law recently read “The
Treehouse Tire Swing
We still need railings on the porch, but the tree-house is nearing completion!