This morning, Little Sir went down the stairs holding two precious dolls – Baby Sophie, his sister’s oldest doll, and Tom, his own little bear. He then declared, “Pretend I’m Papa.” I was instantly reminded of Charlotte Zolotow’s 1972 classic “William’s Doll,” which is about a boy who wants a doll. He is repeatedly dissuaded, teased, and even bullied by family and … [Read more...]
A Week With Vincent Van Gogh
When my sister generously offered to lend us her kids’ Master Kitz “The Starry Night” set, I seized the opportunity to have a week with Vincent Van Gogh. The visual arts are an important part of the Core Knowledge’s curriculum, which outlines how and what “core knowledge” should be taught year-by-year. I refer to it from time to time to see what else to include in our … [Read more...]
Geography Made Fun and Easy
We read “How To Make An Apple Pie and See the World” last week, and see the world we did! Part of the Five in a Row book list, the book is about a girl who wants to bake an apple pie. She goes to the market but finds it closed. So she goes around the world instead to get the best ingredients for her pie. Readers learn along the way what products some countries are … [Read more...]
Reading and Singing to Your Unborn Child
I was thrilled to receive an email from a reader asking for book recommendations for the 5-month-old baby in her womb. It brought back memories of how I was also eager to do “everything right” and to do everything I could for my unborn, but already much-loved baby. I thought I would share here a longer version of my reply to Mommy Jill. Pure magic I read to both of my babies … [Read more...]
Preparing Kids to Watch a Ballet
It has been more than two years since Little T started twirling and leaping about, pretending to be a ballerina. We are waiting for her to turn six, or older, before enrolling her in ballet school. (I keep telling her that prima ballerina Lisa Macuja, who we watched in “Giselle” last year, started her ballet studies at age eight – at least according to … [Read more...]
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