Violins come in eight sizes, the smallest size merely 14.5 inches in length from scroll to end button. This adorable instrument fits snugly into the arm span of very young […]
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Arts Education – It’s for All of Us
The mention of “art in school” conjures a sensory kaleidoscope of paste, tempura, clay and happy children in colorfully-splotched smocks. True, kids love to paint, mold and goop up almost […]
Weeding Out The Couch Potatoes – 50 Things To Do Instead Of Screen Time
Across the nation, crops of couch potatoes sprout up every winter. They are fueled by the colder days and early sunset, leaving them unable to do more than is absolutely […]
The View from the Passenger’s Seat
My son starts Driver’s Education next month, making this my third time through this process. My first two experiences were with my daughters, but this time I will be sitting […]
Localicious – Hot Tea: The Earthy Remedy
While Christmas is gone, winter has just begun. The weather is chilly, and little noses are turning red in the morning wait for the bus. Moms are reminding their children […]
What’s On The Menu? Lifelong kitchen skills for teens at Dunsmuir High School
“This is not like a class,” Jeff Capps announces to students enrolled in Dunsmuir High School Culinary Arts Program (Dunsmuir, CA). Each new roomful of students may well wonder what […]
Be the Change – Abbie Ehorn Drumming Up Confidence In Music Students Of All Ages
Abbie Ehorn started her career as a primary school teacher at Evergreen Elementary School in Cottonwood, CA, and her passion for music leaked into every lesson. Her instinctive talent for […]
Sisson School’s Kitchen: Investing In Mt. Shasta Kids’ Health
The site council for Sisson School in Mt. Shasta, CA, sends annual surveys to families to help maintain an excellent educational environment. Amid much positive feedback, responses have also included […]
Localicious: The Tradition of Giving
Growing up I lived three houses down from my best friend. During the holidays we would get together with our moms and make either a craft or treats for each […]
Teaching Kids About Kindness: Small Gestures to Put Smiles on People’s Faces
Amid our busy lives, it can be easy to lose sight of the little things we can do to make the world a gentler, kinder place for others. As […]
How to Host a Holiday Cookie Exchange
Cookie exchanges are inherently rewarding. Not only do you have a chance to share one of your family favorites, a cookie swap is a festive way to feed your guests […]
Be the Change: Wayne Randolph Makes Classroom Connections that Count
Wayne Randolph’s classroom thrums with anticipatory excitement. Teams of students are positioned around a makeshift arena, their Lego robots poised for battle. And though the atmosphere is convivial, there’s no […]
We’re Hoping for a FLOOD! Help us fill Turtle Bay with a river—of Turtles!
Want to own your very own turtle? You can—and it comes with perks. It will make you famous, plus you will be doing a good deed, too. Purchasing a turtle […]
