Little Pink Apple

Author: preppyteacher

  • Leonardo Da Vinci Part 1

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    We were extremely fortunate to experience the Leonardo Da Vinci exhibit twice.  We first visited the traveling exhibit at the Elliot Museum in Stuart, Florida.  Then we had the opportunity to visit the permanent exhibit in Florence, Italy.  If you have the ability, this exhibit is most definitely worth the visit.  It is so unique…

  • Making a Model of a Cell

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    This is a great way to teach children about cell structure.  You use the analogy that a cell is a factory.  This project lends itself really well to small groups.  As an added bonus the cell model is made out of recycled material.  You will need an old box, scissors, glue, sharpie markers, and multiple…

  • Our Chore System

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    I really don’t think one chore system is better than another.  I think what is important is finding a system that works for your family.  You need to make sure you can realistically keep using it week after week.  This is our system.  There are some things we have to do simply to be allowed…

  • State Study: The Great State of South Carolina

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    We have been studying the United States.  We are taking our time, frequently studying states that we are visiting or driving through.  A few weeks ago we had the pleasure of stopping in Columbia the capital of South Carolina.  We drove past the state house, and drove around the lovely campus of the University of…

  • Are Our Devices Changing Us as People?

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    Just because we can doesn’t necessarily mean that we should.  This was my general feeling after listening to this speaker.  I really appreciate that she is clearly a brilliant professor from MIT and suggests that we as a society need to open a dialogue about how we are socially changing as a result of the…

  • Back to School Breakfast Party

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    Summer has become absolutely amazing for kids. The summer camp offerings have become incredible, there are water parks all over.  It is rare that kids want to go back to school anymore because they are “bored”. As a result school needs a little positive PR. We’ve all had dinner parties why not have a “breakfast…

  • It’s a New School Year

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    It never hurts to drop your child’s teacher a little note and a small token gift.  It is frequently forgotten how much work many teacher’s put in over the summer to prepare for the upcoming school year.  You can also be sure the week before school started was a non stop marathon for your child’s…

  • First Day Paper Dolls

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    Cutting paper dolls is a great first day of school activity.  Each doll represents a different aspect of that child.  For example my paper doll chain might show a teacher, a mom, a Girl Scout leader etc…Just like adults, kids wear many different hats.  This alternative to the standard “first day questionnaire” is a wonderful…

  • Great For a Hot Summer’s Day

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    Mini Glasses: IKEA, Green and White Paper Straws: Oriental Trader Lilly Pulitzer Tray (old): Similar,  Similar  

  • Glitter Bubbles

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