Make straw rockets! This simple rocket activity kept my crew busy for a long time, and it’s so simple to do! Blow into the straw and launch your rocket. Then do it again and again! We put these rockets together in about 10 min. The longest part was waiting for the glue gun to heat […]

When rainy weather hits and you're stuck inside this simple science experiment is perfect for teaching little learners how clouds make rain.

A perfect class activity for encouraging team building in the STEM lab or a regular classroom. This activity is a student favorite and it encourages working together as a TEAM!

This is a great activity that teaches how to build classroom community and mindfulness in the classroom. It's perfect for a variety of ages.

We did a craft this week that was a build your own catapult. We made it from a catapult kit, and it involved placing pegs in holes and putting the pieces together. It would be a great activity for older kids to follow directions and work on putting together an activity. Once it is done,...

Sword swallowing is an extremely dangerous trick that doesn't involve illusions. How can it be real? We'll show you — with explanations and diagrams of the interactions between swords and the upper GI tract. Just don't try this at home!

So that's why I'm so grateful for blogs like Just Little Things which lists the little things in life we should appreciate.

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Chicken stroganoff is quick and easy to make yet big on comfort flavors you love. Creamy, flavorful, and with loads of moist chicken, egg noodles, mushrooms, and sour cream sauce, it's a hearty and delicious weeknight dinner!

Make straw rockets! This simple rocket activity kept my crew busy for a long time, and it’s so simple to do! Blow into the straw and launch your rocket. Then do it again and again! We put these rockets together in about 10 min. The longest part was waiting for the glue gun to heat […]

My EASY Chocolate Frosting is the BEST frosting for cakes, especially birthday cupcakes!! It's simple to whip up and oh so creamy!

Did you know you could turn milk into plastic? I didn't. I had no idea! I did know that you can turn cream into butter, which is just what I was planning on doing with one of my Kindergarten classes back when I taught in the classroom. We love easy science experiments! There I was,

There are certain simple experiments which really impress children. They might not entirely understand the explanation which lies behind them, but they’ll remember them for their whole life, and they could very well help them understand something in science class when the time comes.

Arthur Rackham (1867 – 1939) is widely regarded as one of the leading illustrators from the 'Golden Age' of British book illustration which encompassed the years from 1900 until the start of the First World War. Arthur Rackham's works have become very popular since his death, both in North America and Britain. His images have been widely used by the greeting card industry and many of his books are still in print or have been recently available in both paperback and hardback editions. His original drawings and paintings are keenly sought at the major international art auction houses. This is part 2 of an 8-part post on the works of Arthur Rackham. For full biographical notes, and for earlier works, see part 1 also. Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens is a novel by J. M. Barrie, published in 1906. It is one of four major literary works by Barrie featuring the widely known character he originated, Peter Pan. The story is set in Kensington Gardens, a famous park in London, mostly after "Lock-out Time", described by Barrie as the time at the end of the day when the park gates are closed to the public. After this time the fairies and other magical inhabitants of the park can move about more freely than during the daylight, when they must hide from ordinary people. The fairy inhabitants of the gardens are first described in Thomas Tickell’s 1722 poem Kensington Gardens. This version originally published in 1906. 1906 Cover of Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens ( later edition ) Now there arose a mighty storm... The Kensington Gardens are in London... The Lady with the Balloons... In the Broad Walk you might meet all the people... The Hump, which is part of the Broadwalk... There is almost nothing that has such a keen sense of fun... The Serpentine is a lovely lake... The fairies of the Serpentine... The island on which all the birds are born... Old Mr. Salford was a crab-apple of an old gentleman... Away he flew... The fairies have their tiffs with the birds... When he heard Peter's voice... A band of workmen... Put his case before old Solomon Caw... Peter screamed out... A hundred flew off with the string... … the birds said that they would help him no more... "Preposterous!" cried Solomon in a rage... For years he had been quietly filling his stocking... When you meet grown-up people... He passed under the bridge... Fairies are all more or less in hiding until dusk... When they think you are not looking... …they stand quite still pretending to be flowers... The fairies are exquisite dancers... These trick fairies sometimes change the board... Linkmen running in front carrying winter cherries... When her Majesty wants to know the time... The fairies sit round on mushrooms... Butter is got from the roots of old trees... Wallflower juice is good for reviving... Peter Pan is the fairies orchestra. They all tickled him on the shoulder... One day they were overheard by a fairy... The little people weave their summer curtains... An afternoon when the gardens were white with snow... She ran to St. Gover's Well and Hid... An elderberry hobbled across the walk... A chrysanthemum heard her... They warned her... Queen Mab, who rules in the Gardens... Shook his bald head and murmered... Fairies never say, "We feel happy"... Looking very un-dancey indeed... "My Lord Duke," said the physician... Building the house for Mamie... If the bad ones among the fairies happen to be out... They will certainly mischief you... …tombstones of Walter Matthews and Phoebe Phelps... Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (commonly shortened to Alice in Wonderland) is an 1865 novel written by English author Charles Lutwidge Dodgson under the pseudonym Lewis Carroll. It tells of a girl named Alice who falls down a rabbit hole into a fantasy world populated by peculiar, anthropomorphic creatures. The tale plays with logic, giving the story lasting popularity with adults as well as children. It is considered to be one of the best examples of the literary nonsense genre, and its narrative course and structure, characters and imagery have been enormously influential in both popular culture and literature. This version originally published in 1907. 1907 Cover of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Title page At this the whole pack rose up into the air, and came flying down upon her. Who stole the tarts? The Mock Turtle drew a long breath and said, "That's very curious" The Queen never left off quarrelling with the other players. The Queen turned angrily from him and said to the Knave, "Turn them over" A Mad Tea Party. It grunted again so violently that she looked down into its face in some alarm. An unusually large saucepan flew close by it, and very nearly carried it off. Advice from a caterpillar. Why, Mary Ann, what are you doing here? They all crowded round it panting and asking, "But who has won?" The pool of tears. Alice in Wonderland.

Don't. Plain and simple, like any other skill there is no "fast" way to learn to play guitar. Learning any skill takes time and dedication. The best way to learn guitar "fast" is to dedicate as much time as you can to it and to get some good...

A traditional Cornish Pasty is what Americans know as a hand pie, filled with very simple ingredients it is hard to believe just how much flavour these beef pies have!

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Simple living rules for those want to start living a simple life. Here are 13 rules I follow that keep my life simple

Simple living rules for those want to start living a simple life. Here are 13 rules I follow that keep my life simple

Simple living rules for those want to start living a simple life. Here are 13 rules I follow that keep my life simple

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