The Amazon Voyage: Vicious Fishes & Other Riches is the newest exhibit at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science and last night Mile High Mamas and Mom It Forward Colorado had the opportunity to check it out. This exclusive members-only adult evening included the exhibition, entertainment, and a gourmet buffet dinner featuring a dozen dishes [...]
USAF Honor Guard Drill Team
September 29, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Valkyrie Cadet Squadron and other Colorado Civil Air Patrol Squadrons were invited to Buckley Air Force Base for an amazing performance by The United States Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team. This Drill Team is the traveling component of the Air Force Honor Guard. These Ambassadors in Blue know that there is no room for [...]
USAF Honor Guard Drill Team
September 29, 2010 by 4 Comments
Valkyrie Cadet Squadron and other Colorado Civil Air Patrol Squadrons were invited to Buckley Air Force Base for an amazing performance by The United States Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team. This Drill Team is the traveling component of the Air Force Honor Guard. These Ambassadors in Blue know that there is no room for [...]
Spur of the Moment Sunday
September 27, 2010 by 10 Comments
Yesterday my younger son woke up all anxious and ready to go to the museum. Checked online for the latest exhibit. Packed lunch. THEN asked me…”Can we go to the museum today?” I had a hard time saying no and I am so glad I didn’t. The Denver Museum of Nature and Science [...]
E=MC2
September 24, 2010 by 5 Comments
E=MC², Simple Physics: Why Balloons Rise, Apples Fall, and Golf Balls Go Awry by Jeff Stewart Now honestly, how many of you actually know what this famous equation actually means? What about the Doppler Effect or even Newton’s famed three laws of motion? Well, if you don’t, this book will certainly inform you of their [...]
A Gift For Our Children…Our Future
September 21, 2010 by 3 Comments
It’s the 25th and final season of the Oprah Winfrey Show. Oprah also brings the Angel Network to a close. Oprah’s Angel Network Finale gives something to Charter School Networks so they can give to the children of their schools. Check out this 2-minute video. Congratulations to these awesome Charter Schools! Aspire Public Schools Denver School of Science and [...]
Halo Video Game vs. Chalk Board Lecture
September 20, 2010 by 1 Comment
Listen as John Stossel talks with Colin Hanna, Let Freedon Ring, Ron Packard, Founder and CEO of K12, and Rose Fernandez, parent and Learning Coach of students enrolled in WIVA about the very powerful use of innovation and a technology based curriculum to engage kids. What are the two things that affect student learning? How does [...]
Constitution Day
September 17, 2010 by 6 Comments
September 17, 1787 is the birthday of our Constitution. K12 offers FREE, FUN, and very engaging online History lessons to families in recognition of Constitution Day. These lessons are pack full of constitution facts, a coloring sheet, a constitution game, activity sheets, a time line, a Reading Room, and LOTS more. All the materials you will [...]
National Preparedness Month
September 15, 2010 by 3 Comments
The month of September is National Preparedness Month, in remembrance of September 11, 2001. It is a time to consider what we would do in the event of a disaster, whether man-made or natural disaster. Check out Ready.gov for ways to strengthen your family’s preparedness. 1. PREPARE 2. PLAN 3. STAY INFORMED Last month I hooked [...]
MYTHBUSTERS
September 13, 2010 by Leave a Comment
We were recently given the opportunity to test and review MythBusters: Science of Sports. This activity kit is a trial and error hands-on format that is based on the Discovery Channel show. This kit has several myths that can either be given the title of Busted, Confirmed, or Plausible. The kit comes with most of the [...]
Science ONLINE
September 10, 2010 by 3 Comments
I often get asked questions about how we school online, but the most common question is, “How in the world do you do science labs in a home base setting with a public online school?” Our online school provides a student guide with step-by-step instructions on how to prepare for and complete the lab, which [...]
Dyslexia
September 8, 2010 by 4 Comments
Below are two great sites that a friend and reading specialist brought to my attention. Helping people become aware about dyslexia is critical in helping our children. There is so much misinformation out there, and it’s important that people know the facts based on research and not what they have heard over the years. The Barton [...]
The Power Of Dyslexia
September 7, 2010 by 4 Comments
Today I’m sharing an important message about a learning disability that impairs a person’s ability to read. The Power of Dys-lex-ia is a great site dedicated to serving the dyslexic community by providing a Free online community where dyslexics and those touched by dyslexia can post questions, provide advice and chat with other community members.
L.E.N.S. Photo Challenge
September 4, 2010 by 11 Comments
The LEarning Never Stops Photo Challenge! This week’s theme is “Begin the Story” It began in October 2007 when we rescued Buzz (left) and Junior (right) from the Dumb Friend’s League; they are from different litters but very qucikly became the very best of friends…
Listening To Music While Schooling
September 2, 2010 by 8 Comments
Everyone has different ways to cope with distractions during their work, whether it be school, job related, or for a hobby. Some people need to completely remove all distractions, while others simply accept one: Listening to music. The population is truly split down the middle with this because many people are able to listen to [...]
