Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Toy Review, Trucky 3- to be continued....
My son got the Trucky 3 toy for the holidays. It is for ages 3 and up.
Toy Review - Flying Hoop, Easy to throw!
My son got a Beamo Flying Hoop toy for the holidays. It is for ages 5+ and is fun and easy for my son to throw and catch. It measures 16+ in diameter, and is lightweight. This product is not for children 0-3 years old.
Resources:
Item # 6134
MINI BEAMO
Manufactured and Distributed by Toysmith
Sumner, Washington 98390
Resources:
Item # 6134
MINI BEAMO
Manufactured and Distributed by Toysmith
Sumner, Washington 98390
Monday, January 6, 2014
Technology in the classroom - Khan Academy can be used for homeschoolers as well as in traditional classrooms
Today I watched the TED talk about the Khan academy on tube. Khan Academy is a non-profit educational website created in 2006 by educator Salmon Khan, a graduate of MIT and Harvard Business School. My son is five and is still a little young to use Khan Academy, but I know friends who use it regularly with their children.
Within a traditional classroom, some teachers "flip" the classroom and have students watch Khan Academy for homework, and then have students do the "work" in the classroom. Khan's goal is for students to, "Do as long as you can until you can achieve mastery." There are videos on such things as decimals, fractions, calculus, etc.
Not only will you watch a lecture on the topic, but then there are questions that generate as many questions as needed to help students really get the concept and achieve mastery. Students can watch at own time, own place. They can also watch in the intimacy of their own comfortable room. One can pause, repeat, and stop for the night at own time. In the TED talk, Salmon Khan said that, "If Isaac Newton had done these videos on calculus, he wouldn't have to!
Resources:
KHAN ACADEMY
https://www.khanacademy.org
https://www.youtube.com/user/khanacademy (Salmon Khan talk at TED 2011)
TED TALK, KHAN ACADEMY
Within a traditional classroom, some teachers "flip" the classroom and have students watch Khan Academy for homework, and then have students do the "work" in the classroom. Khan's goal is for students to, "Do as long as you can until you can achieve mastery." There are videos on such things as decimals, fractions, calculus, etc.
Not only will you watch a lecture on the topic, but then there are questions that generate as many questions as needed to help students really get the concept and achieve mastery. Students can watch at own time, own place. They can also watch in the intimacy of their own comfortable room. One can pause, repeat, and stop for the night at own time. In the TED talk, Salmon Khan said that, "If Isaac Newton had done these videos on calculus, he wouldn't have to!
Resources:
KHAN ACADEMY
https://www.khanacademy.org
https://www.youtube.com/user/khanacademy (Salmon Khan talk at TED 2011)
TED TALK, KHAN ACADEMY
Recipe for Gluten Free S'mores
When I was growing up, one of my favorite desserts was s'mores. Yet, now that I am an adult I am mostly gluten free. Many children are also now gluten free.
Here is a recipe for making s'mores in the oven on a winter day!
S'MORES
1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Break gluten free Kinnikinnick S'moreables Style Graham crackers in half and place on a clean cookie sheet. On one side place one square of gluten free chocolate and on the other side place one large gluten free marshmallow. My favorite marshmallows are the ones they make homemade at Whole Foods!
3. Bake for 3-5 minutes or until the marshmallow puffs and turns a light golden brown and the chocolate begins to soften.
4. Remove from oven and let rest for one minute. Using a knife, carefully place the chocolate half on top of the marshmallow half and gently press together to form a sandwich.
Resources:
Gluten Free S'moreables
Graham Style Crackers
kinnikinnick
(gluten free, dairy free, and nut free)
kinnikinnick Foods Inc.
10940 120 Street
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5H 3P7
www.kinnikinnick.com
info@kinnikinnick.com
Toll Free phone number 1-877-503-4466
Product of Canada
Here is a recipe for making s'mores in the oven on a winter day!
S'MORES
1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Break gluten free Kinnikinnick S'moreables Style Graham crackers in half and place on a clean cookie sheet. On one side place one square of gluten free chocolate and on the other side place one large gluten free marshmallow. My favorite marshmallows are the ones they make homemade at Whole Foods!
3. Bake for 3-5 minutes or until the marshmallow puffs and turns a light golden brown and the chocolate begins to soften.
4. Remove from oven and let rest for one minute. Using a knife, carefully place the chocolate half on top of the marshmallow half and gently press together to form a sandwich.
Resources:
Gluten Free S'moreables
Graham Style Crackers
kinnikinnick
(gluten free, dairy free, and nut free)
kinnikinnick Foods Inc.
10940 120 Street
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5H 3P7
www.kinnikinnick.com
info@kinnikinnick.com
Toll Free phone number 1-877-503-4466
Product of Canada
Saturday, January 4, 2014
Professional Development Opportunity- Retreat, Courage to Teach, Dominican University, CA
Courage to Teach, Professional Development
As quoted, "In a time when stress and pressure on teachers and administrators continues to rise because of internal and external demands, 'Courage to Teach' provides educators with an opportunity for rest, renewal, and re-engagement with their identity and integrity as teachers."
This program was originally conceived by esteemed educator Parker J. Palmer, offers educators an opportunity to reflect on the inner dimensions of teaching and leading. Each retreat has 20-25 participants who gather together to engage in honest self-reflection and explore questions about purpose, values, and commitment to the challenging work of teaching. Therefore, the educators have the opportunity to increase their capacity to listen to self and others more deeply.
Because the inner work is thought to take time, participants are asked to commit to faithful attendance at all five retreats.
The cost of the attendance for k-12 educators has been substantially reduced by a grant from the Kalliopeia Foundation.
2014-2015 Seasonal Retreat Series
February 14-16, 2014
April 4-6, 2014
August 1-3, 2014
September 26-28, 2014
March 27-29, 2015
The location is the Santa Sabina Retreat Center, San Rafael, California.
Resources:
Dominican University of California
School of Education and Counseling Psychology
DOMINICAN.EDU
COURAGE TO TEACH
A Professional Development Opportunity
WWW.DOMINICAN.EDU/COURAGETOTEACH
(Questions? Contact Margaret Golden at: MARGARET.GOLDEN@DOMINICAN.EDU
(415) 485-3593
As quoted, "In a time when stress and pressure on teachers and administrators continues to rise because of internal and external demands, 'Courage to Teach' provides educators with an opportunity for rest, renewal, and re-engagement with their identity and integrity as teachers."
This program was originally conceived by esteemed educator Parker J. Palmer, offers educators an opportunity to reflect on the inner dimensions of teaching and leading. Each retreat has 20-25 participants who gather together to engage in honest self-reflection and explore questions about purpose, values, and commitment to the challenging work of teaching. Therefore, the educators have the opportunity to increase their capacity to listen to self and others more deeply.
Because the inner work is thought to take time, participants are asked to commit to faithful attendance at all five retreats.
The cost of the attendance for k-12 educators has been substantially reduced by a grant from the Kalliopeia Foundation.
2014-2015 Seasonal Retreat Series
February 14-16, 2014
April 4-6, 2014
August 1-3, 2014
September 26-28, 2014
March 27-29, 2015
The location is the Santa Sabina Retreat Center, San Rafael, California.
Resources:
Dominican University of California
School of Education and Counseling Psychology
DOMINICAN.EDU
COURAGE TO TEACH
A Professional Development Opportunity
WWW.DOMINICAN.EDU/COURAGETOTEACH
(Questions? Contact Margaret Golden at: MARGARET.GOLDEN@DOMINICAN.EDU
(415) 485-3593
Friday, January 3, 2014
Restaurant reviews- Murray Circle, Fort Baker, Sausalito - Sit on the veranda, which is both child and dog friendly
The Murray Circle restaurant at Fort Baker in Sausalito is walking distance from the Discovery Museum, and it is a magical place. I went there today and sat on the veranda with my dog and son, both were welcome and comfortable. They have a child menu, and my son chose the mini grass-fed burger. It came with blueberries, raspberries, and mini carrots, and was $10.00. For an appetizer, we had house made potato chips with homemade onion dip. I had a small salad, which was really satisfying! Sitting on the veranda, watching the golden gate bridge in the skyline was one of those wonderful mother and son moments!
Resources:
Murray Circle
Fort Baker - Sausalito
(walking distance from the children's discovery museum)
Cavallo Point
601 Murray Circle
Fort Baker
Sausalito, California 94965
Phone: (415) 339-4700
CAVALLOPOINT.COM
Resources:
Murray Circle
Fort Baker - Sausalito
(walking distance from the children's discovery museum)
Cavallo Point
601 Murray Circle
Fort Baker
Sausalito, California 94965
Phone: (415) 339-4700
CAVALLOPOINT.COM
Thursday, January 2, 2014
What to do with children who are out of school this week?
My good friend called me last night, and said, "Happy New Year!" and added, "My children are driving me crazy! What can I do?"
I researched possibilities and besides driving to the mountains, where there is very little snow now in Tahoe, I discovered Sky High Sports is open! I've taken my son there before and he loved it! It is a great place to plan a play date as it is a fun and no-mess idea!
The cost over the holiday, through January 3rd, is $12.00 per hour. They are open from 10AM to 10PM through tomorrow too.
Resources:
Sky HIgh Sports
(There are different locations, the one I visited was in Concord, CA.)
(925) 682-5867 (JUMP)
"Trampoline Floors, Trampoline Walls"
1631 Challenge Drive
Concord, CA 94520
FAX (925) 682-5868
http://CON.jumpskyhigh.com
I researched possibilities and besides driving to the mountains, where there is very little snow now in Tahoe, I discovered Sky High Sports is open! I've taken my son there before and he loved it! It is a great place to plan a play date as it is a fun and no-mess idea!
The cost over the holiday, through January 3rd, is $12.00 per hour. They are open from 10AM to 10PM through tomorrow too.
Resources:
Sky HIgh Sports
(There are different locations, the one I visited was in Concord, CA.)
(925) 682-5867 (JUMP)
"Trampoline Floors, Trampoline Walls"
1631 Challenge Drive
Concord, CA 94520
FAX (925) 682-5868
http://CON.jumpskyhigh.com
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)