Help teach months of the year with these fun activities. Your little ones are sure to enjoy trying out these ideas to help them learn.
Art Lesson Dot Day What Can You Do With a Dot?
This math-connected Kandinsky-inspired art lesson is easy, fun, and foolproof. Students’ creativity is activated as they use circles and dots to create a non-representational, abstract composition that shows unity and balance. This is a mixed-media lesson which uses common art materials and requires almost no preparation. The lesson is introduced with an observation of and discussion about two Wassily Kandinsky paintings composed almost entirely of circles. The lesson offers students the opportunity to use geometry vocabulary as they discuss Kandinsky’s work. What Can You Do With a Dot? is included in two different lesson bundles: - with three other lessons…
Coupeville, the cute Practical Magic based town in the PNW
Practical Magic was filmed in Coupeville, Washington! This sweet little town has the same charm as it did in the movie. Read more about it...
Colonial Williamsburg: Our Northern Star
Williamsburg has become a "northern star" for me. Williamsburg brings out the best parts of my child. These interpreters who have poured into the life of my child, even in such short encounters, have reminded me how wonderful he truly is. In spite of the frustrations and the meltdowns and the days I don't know how to keep being his mother and teacher, I remember those moments in Williamsburg when others could see the good in my child when I have forgotten. I know neither of us will ever forget his 10th birthday - the one he spent 45 minutes…
Dovedale Stepping Stones Walk (In The Beautiful Peak District) – Becky the Traveller
Everyone should visit Dovedale in Derbyshire. Why? Because it's beautiful and Dovedale walk in one of those must do hikes in the Peak District National Park. Read my full route of Dovedale walk here following the River Dove includes information on how to get to the start of the walk and where to park.
‘Merlin and Nimue’ Photographic Print – Aubrey Beardsley | Art.com
Art.com | We Are Art We exist so you can have the art you love. Art.com gives you easy access to incredible art images and top-notch craftsmanship. High-Quality Framed Art Prints Our high-end framed wall art is printed on premium paper using non-toxic, archival inks that protect against UV light to resist fading. Experience unmatched quality and style as you choose from a wide range of designs to enhance your room décor. Professionally Crafted Framed Wall Art Attention to detail is at the heart of our process, as we exclusively use 100% solid wood frames that include 4-ply white core…
A Weekend in Memphis – Memphis Must Dos and Attractions for Everyone
A Weekend in Memphis is more than downtown! Get out in the Memphis Neighborhoods-with so many things to do in Memphis, you will be back soon!
Colorful Flamingo Scrape Painting with Printable
Make this super fun flamingo scrape painting with bright bold colors, torn paper, and paper straws! A perfect summer craft for kids with printable template.
Golden Gate National Recreation Area-Alcatraz Island features the extensive coll…
Golden Gate National Recreation Area-Alcatraz Island features the extensive collections from Alcatraz Island, also known as "The Rock." Collections include objects made by notorious inmates, historic photographs and documents, escape materials and inmate artwork; items used by officers including correctional materials when Alcatraz was a federal penitentiary from 1934-1963; military prison period materials from 1859-1934; and the American Indian occupation of 1969 -1971. Alcatraz Island offers a close-up look at the site of the first lighthouse and US built fort on the West Coast, the infamous federal penitentiary long off-limits to the public, and the 18 month occupation by Indians…
