The Only Way to Make It
The driveway and sidewalks–every path we try–stretches out black and shiny, smooth as glass, and treacherous. Ten of us set out for school, and by
January 20, 2011
Live With Flair
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What You Alone Can See
Walking to school, we notice how everything drips. It’s nearly 35 degrees (a warm day!), and we’re jubilant as we slosh along the sidewalk. I
January 19, 2011
Have You Made Oobleck?
We squish our arms elbow-deep into oobleck. Amazed, we play all morning in this mixture of cornstarch and water. Mixing Oobleck The children invite me
January 18, 2011
Simple Moisture to Solve Winter Woes
I learn today the damaging results of winter. This season, combined with the effects of drying heat in my home, makes us feel brittle and
January 17, 2011
Leaving a People Trail: A Guest Blog Post by Crystal Summers
A dear friend of mine, Crystal, has a high school football coach for a father. On the afternoon of November 28th, her father was in
January 16, 2011
Beyond Math and Music: Encouraging Excellence in Friendship
Last night, a friend arrives for a sleepover. She has a green envelope that she presents to my daughter. It’s a homemade “friendship award.”
January 15, 2011
A Great Verb for a Mission Statement
Today, I ask students to tell me what they will devote themselves to in their future careers. In two sentences, they tell me 1) what
January 14, 2011
The Worst Gift-Giver
I’m a horrible gift-giver. It takes me forever to think about what would delight another person, and so I abandon the task altogether. Other
January 13, 2011
Beauty that Astounds
Snowflake Melts on a Branch I learn something astounding about snowflakes today: the more hostile the environment, the more intricate the snowflake’s shape. The bitter
January 12, 2011
Did You Know You Can Over-Insulate?
Last night, I start to worry that our home is too drafty. No matter how insulated the house is, it still seems that freezing air
January 11, 2011