August 2010

Back in February, my son's preschool teachers had the students make a portrait of George Washington using construction paper and a doily cut for his frilly collar. The kids also had to draw George's face. While this seems like a project that would produce a cookie-cutter army of identical Georges, this was certainly not the case.

July 2010

Hey, when was the last time you knuckled down, lagged or played for keepsies? Now before you think you've accidentally stumbled on "Sex and the Pueblo," let me explain. This lingo comes from the game of marbles. Yes, those pretty little glass spheres can be put to use in a game.

June 2010

My son has always been very interested in taking pictures. He started to drive us a little nuts with his requests that we take pictures of every ant, bird and rock that he found interesting. So, we figured if he had his own camera he could photograph his little heart out.

May 2010

We all know that our kids tend to enjoy themselves outdoors. In a yard, forest, playground, or park, there are elements to discover that just can't be found inside a building. Much of what kids do inside is fairly controlled, non-interactive, passive and often sedentary. Legos only fit with other Legos, and the TV requires little or no input from viewers.