John Chapman was born around 1775 in Massachusetts. He was raised on a small farm, where his favorite place to spend time was his father’s apple orchard. Chapman was trained as a nurseryman, or someone who takes care of an orchard, and around the turn of the nineteenth century, he began collecting apple seeds from [...]
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Thanksgiving is soon approaching, and with the Thanksgiving holiday comes the remembrance of the shared feast between Plymouth Pilgrims and a group of Native Americans. Native Americans played a key role in the Pilgrims’ survival! It’s no surprise that children enjoy recreating the feast scene, playing as Pilgrims and Native Americans sharing together. To help [...]
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The 1960’s was a time of rule breaking, counterculture, and changes in tradition! Going against the norm was a consistent theme in the 60’s. Young Americans were changing the way they lived, the way they thought, and specifically, the way they conceptualized art. An artistic trend that developed at the time was Popular Art, better known [...]
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-From the Desk of Heather Tuttle, Curriculum Writer-
As the month of May comes to a close, your little ones have probably already begun their countdown to the much anticipated summer vacation. As much as your studious pupils deserve some fun and relaxation, it’s important that their brains don’t take a break all summer long. Research [...]
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-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 may have [...]
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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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