Learning about Olympian Jim Thorpe and the Pennsylvania town named for him
Learn about Jim Thorpe, the Native American Olympic athlete, as well as the Pennsylvania town named in his honor, and the controversy surrounding both.
Learn about Jim Thorpe, the Native American Olympic athlete, as well as the Pennsylvania town named in his honor, and the controversy surrounding both.
We made a miniature gingerbread village thanks to a kit from Wilton. It was a great holiday activity!
Ashar had a great time hula-hooping on video with her hoop made from recycled irrigation tubing.
Check out this custom version of The 12 Days of Christmas, featuring Xbox 360s and… lottery tickets?!
In December 2012, our family read a lot about the American Girl doll Kit, as well as some Ruth Manning-Sanders fairy tales.
We said yes to blue streaks for our 12-year-old daughter Ashar’s hair, as well as to making some more rainbow rice!
In October, our family read Neil Armstrong’s biography, several Life of Fred books, and autobiographies of Buzz Aldrin and hacker Kevin Mitnick.
One evening, we sat down and created our own family board game. It had some convoluted rules, but we had a great time! (And somehow, it even involved math?)
Our new fridge poster encourages the whole family to remember what we’re grateful for – and it was created by our 12-year-old daughter, Sarah!
If you’re headed to Assateague, Md., Chincoteague, Va., or Rehoboth Beach, Del., here are some great tips on what to see, especially if you’re making it a homeschooling field trip.