Head in the Clouds

Head in the Clouds

Before the observing begins, explore the science of clouds. The invisible air around us contains droplets of water we can not see until they mingle above to form a cloud. This formation is the result of warm water on Earth…

Discover Research: Elemental Journal

Discover Research: Elemental Journal

Get to know the elements! Chemistry is much more than complicated theories and experiments in the lab. Chemistry is the foundation of literally everything we know. But for our children, chemistry is at best a daunting subject, at worst downright…

Dive into Research and Discover Diversity

Dive into Research and Discover Diversity

There are two types of things in the world: Living and Non-living! Everything you can imagine is either…   We are pleased to announce a brand new addition to our selection of Research Discovery Guides: Taxonomy of Living Things: The Five…

Considering Milkweed

Considering Milkweed

  Common milkweed, when broken, drips a milky sap. Likely this is how it earned its name. The caterpillars of the Monarch butterfly feasts on this particular plant. The nectar of Milkweed is precious. Anyone who has studied this butterfly…

Out of Print

Out of Print

Three of the saddest three words are: out-of-print. Perloo the Bold is a terrific fantasy tale for our Level two readers. I can't tell you how sad I was to learn this news! Immediately Memory Lane was flooded by my…

For Those Who Love Hats

For Those Who Love Hats

It is one of those moments where you realize you’ve lost something precious. You know the moment. Shoulders shrugging. Eyes remembering. Breathless. Enter the bear. The bear who lost something precious. The bear who lost his hat is at once…

Read a Book: The Nest

Read a Book: The Nest

  I was drawn to this book because of its intriguing illustrations. Looking closer I realized its look was intriguing because it was crafted by the likes of Jon Klassen.  Think The Folk Keeper. Think Skellig. Now, think Coraline. What happens…

Bagpipes and Pajamas

Bagpipes and Pajamas

Are you following our Write it…! board on Pinterest? This images is all inspiration and puddles, perfect for February poetry. Take a rainy day walk (imagine weather if climate does not permit) around your neck of the woods. Go people…

Leonardo’s Big Idea

Leonardo’s Big Idea

  When Leonardo Da Vinci died he left the world more than 6,000 pages of ideas. Think revolving bridge, winged glider, or self-propelled car, and you will begin thinking like Leonardo. Now, think colossal horse, and you will most certainly…

after Stowaway

after Stowaway

Need a terrific idea for your Section 5 Project? Navigate like a Polynesian!