2. Cloud cover is measured in oktas with a symbol to depict how many eighths of the sky are covered… Read more 11 Things I Learned in January
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14 Things I Learned in September
I need a better system for keeping track of what I’ve learned. Repeatedly over the past month I jotted things… Read more 14 Things I Learned in September
Paintings of Novgorod
Novgorod is one of the names mentioned in the bardcore version of “We Didn’t Start the Fire,” Here it is… Read more Paintings of Novgorod
7 Things I Learned in June
2. Obviously I’ve heard of William Tell before, but these picture books reminded me that he was a folk hero… Read more 7 Things I Learned in June
Favourite Things: February Edition
February was quite the month with my in-law’s away in California for nearly two weeks and Andrew driving back and… Read more Favourite Things: February Edition
8 Things I Learned in January
2. Did you know that the sun rotates once every 27 days? 3. My ignorance also extends to sports. I… Read more 8 Things I Learned in January
A Visit to the Frederic Remington Art Museum
Every school morning we read a poem, generally by one poet per term. This term it’s Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and… Read more A Visit to the Frederic Remington Art Museum
8 Things I Learned in December
2. We never took the kids bowling in Owen Sound because it seemed expensive and now we find that in… Read more 8 Things I Learned in December
Four Picture Books About Claude Monet
As I mentioned earlier, we are looking at Monet paintings for picture study this term and I’m surprised to find… Read more Four Picture Books About Claude Monet
2023 Gift Guide: 10 Gift Ideas for History Buffs
For your holiday shopping I’ve found ten history-related items that weren’t included in my previous gift guides. I hope you… Read more 2023 Gift Guide: 10 Gift Ideas for History Buffs
Two Picture Books About John James Audubon
Today I want to share two excellent picture books about naturalist and artist John James Audubon (1785-1851), who came to… Read more Two Picture Books About John James Audubon
Origins of the Easter Bunny
I must admit that I have not hidden Easter eggs for my kids the last couple of years (I did… Read more Origins of the Easter Bunny
6 Things I Learned in December
Here’s an odd assortment for you… 2. The difference between poisonous and venomous organisms — poisonous organisms hurt you when… Read more 6 Things I Learned in December