A Merry Menagerie of Style
Poetry and kids: How can we transfer those sparks we get from great poetry to our children? You can do more than just reciting the age-old children’s classics, beloved as they are. You might be surprised at what your kids can comprehend. But how do we make a real encounter with poetry more of a lively activity and less of a lecture and lesson? One great ...continue reading
Build the online archives and history of a city near you! Looking for something great to do with the kids over spring break? Help them become little historians by doing a family project on www.historypin.com. The big idea behind the site is that everyone has a piece of history to share, and we can build digital archives and history of our cities by ...continue reading
A fun and educational museum activity for kids could be just the thing to get your child more interested in learning about history. There are museums, and there are museums. There are websites, and there are websites. There are virtual tours, and then there’s the online adventure you get at the Tenement Museum’s website, which takes experiencing ...continue reading
By Courtney Johnson Thomas Women in advertising during the Mad Men era (and even later!) weren't always portrayed in the best light. “You’ve come a long way, baby!” Remember this slogan for Virginia Slims (circa 1970s), a new brand of cigarettes targeting the new, independent woman? These were going to be her cigarettes. (Gee thanks, guys.) It was the ...continue reading
By Courtney Johnson Thomas When your kids ask you about St. Patrick’s Day, do you mumble something about clovers, leprechauns, and the patron saint of Ireland? Prepare yourself this year by setting the time machine back to the late fourth/early fifth century. It turns out our modern celebrations are pretty far removed from the real man. It’s a ...continue reading
By Courtney Johnson Thomas Step aboard the time machine! Every Tuesday, via whatever form a time machine may take in your imagination—a vintage DeLorean, a computer console, teleportation—we’ll transport you across time so you and your kids can learn, see, and do history. Teach Kids about Primary Sources Since this is the first, or primary ...continue reading
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