free scary pancake for children on Halloween at i-hop!

Children receive a free breakfast at all participating i-hop restaurants this Halloween!

math module program: Eureka Math

I am reviewing a new math module program called Eureka Math, still in the beginning stages of reviewing.

A Wonderful math resource website: Zearn.org

I discovered Zearn.org from a teacher whose school uses this site! Resource: Zearn.org

Toy Review- Treasures of the Earth Excavation Kit by GeoCentral

My son worked on this excavation kit at a friend's house. Everything is included so it is great for a party or group lesson. Children learn about the rock cycle by excavating 12 different types of rocks. Warning: This activity is not appropriate for children under 3 years old. Kit includes: 1 Earthen Rock 12 Rock Specimens 1 Collector's Box 1 Sheet of Number Labels 1 Wooden Digging Tool 1 Wooden Brush A Guide Booklet Resources: GeoCentral 6049 Hi-Tek Court Mason, Ohio 45040 USA

Dump truck toy for children ages 3 and up, made from recycled mild jugs!

My son loved the dump truck I got him from Kumquat Home and Art Accessories in San Francisco. It is made from recycled milk jugs so is super environmentally friendly! Resources: Dump Truck www.greentoys.com KumPuat Home and Art accessories 9 Clement Street San Francisco, CA (415) 752-2140

Pediatric Motor Playground in Lafayette, CA and Danville, CA for penmanship, cursive, etc.

Pediatric Motor Playground in Lafayette, CA (There are other locations too!) is an excellent place to take preschool and elementary school children to work on penmanship, cursive, etc.  The children receive OT services in a casual, fun setting with games, etc.  Many schools now do not even teach cursive so this is a great place to have your child learn cursive and love it!

California Agriculture Museum- Tractor Fun Fest- March 18, 2017

The California Agriculture Museum in Woodland, CA is having a Tractor Fun Fest on March 18, 2017.  Check out more details at niaagmuseum.org

Theater- Going West: The Story of the Transcontinental Railroad

The story of the transcontinental railroad is so interesting, and many classes spend a great deal of time learning about California History (in CA of course!)  The B Street Theater will be telling the story with the play, "Going West:  The Story of the Transcontinental Railroad"

Where:  B Street Theater
              Sacramento, CA

When:  February 25- April 2nd

What:  Theater, "The Story of the Transcontinental Railroad."

Learning Websites available for young learners

Many schools now use individualized learning websites, especially in math, reading, and vocabulary.  Here are a few of these websites and the subject area they cater to.

Reading:
AR Reader

Math:
Number Munchers

Writing:
The Writing Center

Vocabulary:
Membean

Other (May cater to more than one subject area.)
-IXL
-Lexia
-Kidblog
-Wixie
-I-excel

Leonardo da Vinci exhibit, "Machines In Motion" at the Aerospace Museum of California

My son and I visited the Aerospace Museum of California last weekend to see the exhibit, "Leonardo da Vinci, Machines In Motion."  The museum was so interesting, educational, and exciting for both of us that I ended up getting a year membership!  They allow you to buy a day pass, then cash that in at the end of the day for a year membership.  What sold me is the deal of being able to buy a family membership that allows you to bring 2 adults and 4 children!  There are so many of our friends who already want to visit the museum with us after my son's glowing reviews!

See other posts about the Flight Zone learn to fly area and the upcoming aviation camp!

Currently, the Aerospace Museum of California is hosting the traveling exhibit, "Leonardo da Vinci:  Machines in Motion."

Leonardo Da Vinci is one of the greatest minds of all time.  Machines in Motion brings his ideas to life!  Dramatic hands-on display of full-size machine replicas made directly from Leonardo's innovative designs and drawings.  Come see his visionary inventions:  flying machines, a parachute, an armored tank, a robot- and more.

Resources:

Aerospace Museum of California
3200 Freedom Park Drive
McClellan, CA
(916) 564-3270
www.aerospace.org

Aerospace Camp for students ages 13-17 at the Aerospace Museum of California

The Aerospace Museum of California in McClellan, CA is offering an Aerospace Camp in either June or July (see below for exact dates,) for teens ages 13-17.  The cost is $225.00 and it is a 4 day camp.  Register early as space is limited to 12 students per camp.

The camp will feature the following topics about aviation:

Aircraft Parts and Momenclature-
     What are the parts of the airplane?

Aerodynamics:
     How does the airplane fly?

Flight instruments:
     What do all those gadgets do?

Aircraft Propulsion:
     What makes an airplane go?

Meteorology:
     How does the weather affect flying?

Aviation History and Future:
     How did we get to now and where do we go from here?

FAA and Air Traffic Control:
     Who controls the airspace?

Navigation:
     How do pilots find the way to their destination?
 
Space and High Altitudes:
     What is the environment like in space and near space?

Physiology:
     What happens to our bodies during flight?

Careers in Aviation:
     What are the career fields within aviation?

Camp Activities Include:
     Use flight simulators to gain experience flying aircraft and visit the  United States Coast Guard Station.

Resources:

Aerospace Camp
For students ages 13-17

Dates:  June 26-June 29th, 2017
            July 10-13, 2017

Cost:  $225.00 per student

Length of Camp:  4 days

Space available:  12 students per camp

Location:  Aerospace Museum of California
                 3200 Freedom Park Drive
                 McClellan, CA  95652
                 (916) 564-3270
tour@aerospace.org
www.aerospaceca.org

Learn to fly in the Flight Zone at the Aerospace Museum of California

The Flight Zone area at the Aerospace Museum of California in McClellan, CA is a great place for children (and adults) to learn to safely fly!  The Flight Zone area of the museum is open both Saturdays and Sundays from 11AM to 3PM on Saturdays and Sundays.  Learning to fly is an extra cost of $5.00 for 20 minutes.   My son loves it and after an hour of flight instruction last weekend, he now wants to be a pilot!

Tip:  Arrive at the Flight Zone early as it gets busy!

Resources:

Flyers Energy presents
Flight Zone
Aerospace Museum of California
3200 Freedom Park Drive
McClellan, CA
95652

Phone Number:  (916) 643- 3192

Website:  www.aerospacemuseumofcalifornia.org

Best Buy- recommended place for new printer

Our printer broke tonight, so went to Best Buy for a new one, service was fast and courteous.  I recommend the Best Buy in Oakland!

Buying the best essential oils, check out the instagrams, eoblessed and kaylee_kimberly

Essential oils really work!  I met an amazing mom who sells essential oils and heals her 3 children of things like congestion and tummy aches using essential oils!

Check out her super cute instagram accounts:

eoblessed

kaylee_kimberly

Staying at the Ritz Carlton in Truckee, CA from a child's point of view

We had an opportunity to stay at the Ritz Carlton in Truckee, CA this winter.  It was a gift from a family member for my son's birthday.

These are the things he said on our trip:

"I liked marshmology, they even gave me a card, Marshmology Doctor shirt, a Marshmology S'more kit, and they decorated my room!" 

"I took a private skii lesson, and once I took a lesson, I was super good at it, I went down super steep slopes."

"We ate in the Living Room at the hotel.  It is HUGE!  I had a cheese buffalo burger that was really big and yummy!"

"I love the huge fireplace in the living room of the hotel!"

"I went sledding after marshmology today with other kids!"

"I went ice skating last night. We took the tram to the village!"

"There was a band in the Living Room last night, I had pasta for dinner with red sauce."

"I love the Ritz Carlton in Truckee!"

"They have really good rooms and really nice skii slopes!"

A Goal

" Goal is created three times.  First, as a mental picture.  Second, when written down to add clarity and dimension.  And third, when you take action towards its achievement."

Gary Ryan Blair
"The Goals Guy"

Found from http: //www.habitsofmindinstitute.org/resources/quotes/hom-quotes/5-thinking-

Skiing- my son's metacognition process

My son and I went skiing today and he told me that he'd been pretending to skii in his head all year since the last time we skied in the spring of 2016.  He had been dreaming doing the pizza, the duck walk, and french fries all year! 

He did great!  He remembered all of the things he learned last year!

metacognition quotes- football

My son and I were watching the Superbowl and and I thought about the importance of metacognition for the football players. 

I found the quote,

"Football is a game played with arms, legs and shoulders but mostly from the neck up."
Knute Rockne, Football Coach