Mary Nix on July 5th, 2009

These glasses are taken from an ancient design!
Lego lets you make your own sunglasses here.
Here is a tutorial for kids to make their own glittery glasses.

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Mary Nix on January 3rd, 2009

Animated Coin Problem – Use deduction to find the counterfeit coin.

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Helen Hegener on December 3rd, 2008

HearthSong.
HearthSong – Toys You’ll Feel Good About Giving
Barbara Kane founded HearthSong in 1983 because of a growing conviction that, “..too often, in our culture, children are pushed to grow up too fast. I started HearthSong to make a statement reinforcing what parents themselves know is true, right and healthy–that childhood is a very special time.” [...]

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Mary Nix on November 30th, 2008

The Art of Storytelling with Children podcast was begun by Brother Wolf in the spring 2007 as a way to support the art form world-wide. Every week he interviews a new person on the podcast. Each guest covers a different aspect of the art of storytelling with children. The interviews are conducted in a conference [...]

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Mary Nix on November 26th, 2008

The Library of Congress purchased the Waldseemüller World Map (1507) in July 2001 from a German Prince whose family has owned it for over 400 years. At $10 million it is the single largest acquisition of the library. It will be on permanent display in the Thomas Jefferson wing. Referred to as America’s Birth Certificate [...]

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Mary Nix on November 20th, 2008

Are your kids struggling with traditional teaching methods that leave them (and you) feeling frustrated? Right Brain Math is a playful approach to teaching and learning that results in a fun experience for you and the kids.
Visit this link to view an online demonstration: Right Brain Math

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