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Dr. Seuss Series: Bartholomew and the Oobleck

We met Bartholomew Cubbins yesterday when we read about his five hundred hats. Today we’ll read about his adventures with the oobleck, which was published in 1949. You recall King Darwin, ruler of the Kingdom of Didd. Well, it turns out that he became angry with the sky, and Bartholomew was the only one who could help him. Let’s find out what happened. For some reason, every time it rained, the king became angry. He was also displeased with the sunshine, the fog, and the snow. He ranted and raved and bellowed. Bartholomew went to see him, and asked what … Continue reading →

Fun with Oobleck

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One scientific mystery that I have seen enjoyed by students in pre-kindergarten through the eighth grade is the creation of Oobleck. Oobleck can be a very fun experiment to try when studying the phases of matter. The lesson’s objectives can be condensed to fit any age level. If used with small children try reading Bartholomew and the Oobleck by Dr. Seuss before the project begins. The Recipe for Oobleck (enough for six groups of students to investigate) Ingredient List Large mixing bowl 4 boxes of cornstarch 6 ¾ cups of water 15 drops of food coloring (Oobleck is usually made … Continue reading →

The Slime Craze is Causing a Glue Shortage

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Has your child taken a sudden interest in slime? It seems to be the newest, hottest, trend among children, tweens, and even some teenagers. The slime craze is so popular that it is causing craft stores to run out of glue. Slime is a homemade substance that can be made in any color. It starts out sticky and becomes a gelatinous substance that can be pulled, stretched and squished. There are plenty of recipes and photos of slime on Pinterest. A pastel rainbow colored version is called “unicorn poop.” Some kids are making slime that corresponds to a holiday (such … Continue reading →

The Glitter Box

I got into a funny conversation on a certain social networking site the other day. A few people were talking about sand boxes. Two years ago, I asked my father to make my preschooler a sand box for her birthday. At the time she was very fond of the beach and loved to pour sand and rocks. I thought that it would be a big hit. Unfortunately, the first couple of times she entered the sandbox she sat there playing happily and managed to stuff some sand down her pants. Sand down the pants is rather uncomfortable, and this sand … Continue reading →

Goop Activities for Babies and Toddlers

Just what you need – more mess! However, gooey, goopy crafts serve your toddler wonderfully. They help him develop eye-hand coordination and large and small motor skills. Learning through play is a great way to help your baby, toddler, or preschooler develop these skills. Cornstarch and water is the simplest of goop. It’s also nontoxic, unless there are corn allergies in your family. Start with a bowl of cornstarch. Add water and mix slowly. The recipe is about 1 cup cornstarch to ½ a cup water. This makes a non-Newtonian fluid, which of course is something that you will tell … Continue reading →

Dr. Seuss Series: On Beyond Zebra!

This classic children’s picture book by world renowned author/illustrator, Dr. Suess, was first published in 1955. One day at school, a young lad by the name of Conrad Cornelius o’Donald o’Dell felt pretty proud of himself. He knew the letter “A,” and every other letter of the alphabet all the way down to Z, and because he knew that, he was sure he had reached the pinnacle of knowledge and learning and that there was no more to be learned. However, his friend explains that there is a whole ‘nother alphabet just full of wonderful letters, and he illustrates, like … Continue reading →

Education Week in Review: April 7 – April 13

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This week, I continued my focus on science and began a new focus on adults returning to school. In the area of science, I offered outdoor activity ideas and insight on gender gap. I also discussed study tips for adults returning to college. I hope that you enjoyed the week! Sunday, April 8 Outdoor Activity Ideas Many schools do not have outdoor classrooms. Even if you do not have access to outdoor instruction materials, you can easily conduct outdoor lessons. I offered some ideas in this article. Parents Prepare for Parent Teacher Conference It is important for parents to attend … Continue reading →

The Questions Continue Part 2: Q and A with Kaye

Kaye and I have been publicly discussing our views of home schooling vs. schooling out of the home (as homeschoolers would call it). Kaye’s last blog has asked so many questions that I have decided to answer them in three blogs instead of just one! The next section of Kaye’s questions are best answered Q and A style. The answers are so varied for each individual family, but perhaps some of you considering homeschooling can get a picture of what my day looks like. Can you share with me what a typical curriculum for homeschooling looks like? No, actually I … Continue reading →