Monthly Archives: January 2011

A half century of kids playing with Circuitry

A toy, similar to “Snap Circuits“ was covered in the September 1967 issue of Electronics Illustrated. Then and now, what you get is a box of domino like magnetic pieces that allow kids to snap together cool electronics such as … Continue reading

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Simone’s take on Dolphins

Simone gave a presentation in her classroom today about Dolphins.  She used questions to start the talk. Her peers listened avidly.  The whole thing surprised me.  Her ease in front of the class and the attentive behavior of the class. … Continue reading

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How to have a lovely birthday.

What a great birthday! Thank you! Breakfast in bed, the 1st grade book club and then friends over for a party. Debbie and Peyman, Monica and David, Margit and Ben, Andrea and Dana, joined David, Naomi, Simone and me for … Continue reading

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Are you stuffy? or The cost of Consumerism

Annie Leonard blogs about what went on inside Martin Luther King’s head as he weighed the case at 5AM as to whether or not he would get involved, and if he does step in, then how much, hmm, what to … Continue reading

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A sheet holding confetti and balloons

The girls went over to Trixie and Vivian’s house for a Disco New Year’s Party. Sarah and Scott Miller have been doing this for a few years and the kids love it. At 7pm there was a huge countdown and … Continue reading

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