Things that kids and parents should know about ‘Skyfall’
One of Ashar’s current passions is for all things James Bond. See what she thinks about Skyfall and Goldfinger, and whether she’d recommend the movies for kids.
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Nicholas Flamel’s timeless advice: Wait, look, observe
Our Tuesday series of quotes by great mathematicians and scientists continues with a reminder to observe carefully from Nicholas Flamel.
Mom learns, too: Done with astrobiology, on to microbiology
Unschooling parents learn, too. To be interestED and interestING, I’m trying to further my own education, this time through a nontraditional study of microbiology.
Things we’ve learned so far today
Here’s a random look at a few of the things we learned today in our family, from zinc to kindess.
What we’re reading: Buck-A-Book Week edition
During the 2013 Buck-A-Book Week fundraiser, Ashar collected more than $175 for our local literacy council through her reading efforts.
To the moon and back: Best resources for space and solar-system study
One of the “learning kicks” we’ve been on for more than six months now has been outer space, specifically our solar system and the moon. Here are some of the coolest books, movies, trips and more we’ve incorporated into our learning!
What we’re reading: Welcome 2013 edition
We’re reading about everything from unlikely animal friendships to alchemy this month in our family.
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.
What we’re reading: Lazy days edition
In December 2012, our family read a lot about the American Girl doll Kit, as well as some Ruth Manning-Sanders fairy tales.
What we’re reading: Bookshelf rotation edition
In October, our family read Neil Armstrong’s biography, several Life of Fred books, and autobiographies of Buzz Aldrin and hacker Kevin Mitnick.