The romanticized notions of Southern gentility are increasingly at odds with historical reality as the lives, culture and contributions of the enslaved are becoming integral on tours of plantations.
The Basics – National Institute for Play
Research shows that play is more than an activity: It's a state of being. Learn about the play state and why it's important.
Bath Maine Cityscape landscape limited matted print
Here we have the home of Nationally Acclaimed writer, Shannon Bowring! Seriously, if you haven't already - go read "Road to Dalton". The City of ships, Bath, Maine is truly a wonder to behold and has been voted the best place to live in Maine by several publications. I visited as a young teenager when my father was blowing a really cool job opportunity with a shipyard. I visited again during my summer in Portland working to save money for college. It was a beautiful, calming get away on the rare occasion that I had a full day off. Here…
Review of the Day: Marshmallow Clouds by Ted Kooser & Connie Wanek, ill. Richard Jones
Marshmallow Clouds is one of those books that works so effectively for young readers that it feels as though the co-authors (co-poets?) had been honing their talents for kids, specifically, for years. One of those books that will subtly coil its way around your heart, even as you obliviously flip page after page after page.
25 Activities for National Bubble Week
Celebrate National Bubble Week in March with these FUN activities to play and learn with crafts, math activity, science, and literacy ideas.
At Age 101, She’s A World Champ Runner
Man Kaur of India has won 17 gold medals in her age category. And now she's trying her hand at javelin.
