by Emma | Arts & Crafts, Homeschool & Parenting
You have to love a nation that celebrates its independence every July 4th….with family picnics where kids throw Frisbees, the potato salad gets iffy, and the flies die from happiness. You may think you have overeaten, but it is patriotism. ~Erma Bombeck~ What is...
by Emma | Arts & Crafts, Social Studies
Introduction to the Talking Stick When I visited my children’s classroom for a birthday celebration circle, I was introduced to the classroom talking stick. It was my daughter’s birthday and while sitting in a circle the kids would pass the talking stick between them....
by Emma | Arts & Crafts, Creative Learning
These precious yarn ornaments are one of the most loved crafts from my childhood that I can remember! We used to make them in school. I had almost forgotten about them until my own kids reached the school age. Then -of course- I had to teach them to make these as...
by Emma | Arts & Crafts, Travel & Diversity
Make your own Donut Hanukkah Menorah -our Tradition We have made it a tradition to help our children making their own Hanukkah Menorah every year. We go online (Pinterest!) and look for ideas to get inspiration. Sometimes we make it simple, sometimes a little more...
by Emma | Arts & Crafts, Creative Learning, Social Studies
It started with a woman’s desire to do good and a little flower made of paper. Today ‘Majblomman’ is one of the world’s oldest children’s relief organizations and also one of the largest. Insert from: majblomman.se/Â At this website you...