by In a few weeks, we will once again land on the shortest day of the year. My kids are already wondering why it’s dark all the time. It’s dark in the morning when they get up in for school, and it’s dark in the evening by the time we get dinner on the table. […]
10 Fun Facts About Wopânâak (Wampanoag) Nation
by November is Native American Heritage Month. It was picked to let us all think about how the Native Americans helped the Pilgrims survive. As a result, I thought we should look at the Wopânâak or the Wampanoag – the Native Americans who befriended the Pilgrims. Here are ten fun facts about Wopânâak (Wampanoag) Nation […]
Making Simple Arpilleras with Kids
by Arpilleras are South American works of art that are both easy and inexpensive to make with kids. They became a popular form of political protest during Pinochet’s military dictatorship in Chile (1973-1990), but more contemporary arpilleras often depict rural life. These crafts are also a great way to honor Hispanic Heritage Month, the annual […]
6 Themes for Traveling with Kids to Rome, Part 2
by Click here to read part 1 for the first three themes for traveling with kids to Rome. Water Water has been an important part of Rome for a very long time. In ancient Rome, water was made available to the general public at many fountains throughout the city. Large and elaborate public baths […]
6 Themes for Traveling with Kids to Rome, Part 1
by Rome has so much to offer that it can be daunting for the visitor to devise an itinerary that appropriately samples the food, culture, language, and history! Especially for those traveling with kids to Rome, picking a theme can help direct activities, focus the kids, and enable learning on a particular topic. Here are […]
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