Oil and Water Science Activity: “Iceberg” Bottle

Oil and Water Science Activity: “Iceberg” Bottle

My son had so much fun with our oil and water science activity that he recently came up to me with the bottle of baby oil in his hand and asked if we could do another project with it.  Always

Deck the Halls: Christmas Ornament for Your Littles

Deck the Halls: Christmas Ornament for Your Littles

Start with a clear glass bauble, white craft paint, a clean pair of hands, and rolled-up sleeves.  Honestly, when I’ve done this with my one-year-old, I just strip him down completely. (As a side note, you will want to buy these

Hands-On History: Ancient Technology

Hands-On History: Ancient Technology

The topics we cover in ancient history may seem a bit irrelevant to some (foolish) kids, but when we use hands-on, project-based learning, we give our students a tangible, memorable connection to the material they are learning.  Conveniently, most ancient

Hands-On History: Timelines

Hands-On History: Timelines

Teaching world history in a single year provides me with some exceptional challenges.  We cover so much content in such a short time that I really have to remain on track and make tough decisions about what we can and can’t