– From the Desk of Chris Williams, Art Director – Check out what else our artists are up to…
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Kiss Your Brain and Grow With Giggles
Posted on May 15, 2009 by JumpStart
-From the Desk of Heather Tuttle, Curriculum Writer- Albert Einstein: Time Magazine’s person of the century, a scientific genius, mathematical whiz, prominent professor, and…creative comedian? Although he’s most renown for his theory of relativity, what about Mr. Einstein’s theory of creativity? Some people believe Einstein’s brilliant brain and ability to creatively think outside the box [...]
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Echolocation- Just for Fun!
Posted on May 15, 2009 by JumpStart
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Create a Family Tree: Develop a Historical Identity and Have Fun Doing It!
Posted on May 13, 2009 by JumpStart
Your kids are off to another day at school. You smile as you watch their eager (or maybe not so eager) little faces preparing for a new day of lessons. But it’s not just math or English they’ll be learning. Your kids are going to face a lot of social and cultural challenges, as well, [...]
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Math Blaster: An Old Favorite Redesigned!
Posted on May 12, 2009 by JumpStart
– From the Desk of Chris Williams, Art Director – Hi Gang, Many of you may not know this but we have just released a new game for the Nintendo DS. Don’t worry; it also works with your new DSi. The game is a math based game which features a long time favorite character, Math Blaster. Yes, [...]
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Tissue Paper Flowers
Posted on May 12, 2009 by JumpStart
Brighten your home with some brilliantly colored tissue paper flowers – it’s easy! What you need: Tissue paper in your favorite colors Popsicle sticks Green marker Liquid Glue What to do: If your popsicle stick did in fact come from a sticky treat, give it a quick rinse, then use the green marker to color [...]
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Kiss Your Brain With Some Brainy Bites
Posted on May 9, 2009 by JumpStart
– From the Desk of Heather Tuttle, Curriculum Writer – Here’s some food for thought. Have you ever considered maximizing your mind through your mouth? This week, we’ve got more than a spoonful of advice to build brawny brains in your family. All you have to do is follow this simple recipe to ensure a [...]
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Fun Friday Doodles
Posted on May 9, 2009 by JumpStart
– From the Desk of Chris Williams, Art Director – Check out what else our artists are up to…
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More Color in Mertown!
Posted on May 7, 2009 by JumpStart
UPDATE: The area referred to here as Mermaid Town is now MarineLand. – From the Desk of Chris Williams, Art Director –
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Lunchbox Notes: A Fun Way to Promote Reading!
Posted on May 7, 2009 by JumpStart
Let’s face it, not all children enjoy reading because many of them view it as work or as something they have to do. But what if there were a way to make reading fun? In fact, what if there were a way to make reading so exciting that children actually looked forward to it every [...]
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