From the Disneynature website – Disneynature brings OCEANS to the big screen on Earth Day, April 22, 2010. Nearly three-quarters of the earth’s surface is covered by water and OCEANS boldly chronicles the mysteries that lie beneath. Be sure to check out the educational guides that have been created with the help of National Geographic. [...]
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The American Presidents
March 21st, 2010 · No Comments · Resources
In our history studies we are currently talking about the period of time after America’s Civil War (1865-1900). We’ve talked about reconstruction, the building of the transcontinental railroad, the battles on the plains and the industrial revolution. We’ve also taken time to build a timeline and talk about states and presidents. We have enjoyed learning [...]
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Prep & Learning
January 6th, 2010 · No Comments · Resources
The last month has been a blur! The holidays were wonderful as we spent time with family and friends. We took a few weeks break from our homeschool work and did a bit of traveling. Now we are feeling fresh and renewed (at least I am…not sure the kids would agree) and ready for some [...]
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Visit to the Fire Station
October 27th, 2009 · No Comments · Resources
Yesterday was our turn to visit the Fire Station. During the month of October the wonderful staff at Reedy Creek Emergency Services has hosted six visits for our homeschool group’s families. They have graciously spent time sharing information about their operations and general fire safety, giving a tour of their fire house and equipment, and [...]
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Wild About Safety
October 16th, 2009 · No Comments · Resources
During our recent visit to Animal Kingdom we received cards from a cast member that included safety tips. The cards featured Timon and Pumbaa and each of the cards had a cute cartoon depicting a safety tip. I hadn’t noticed these cards before so (being the researcher that I am) I decided to Google “Disney’s [...]
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More resources – Kids Off The Couch
October 7th, 2009 · No Comments · Resources
Here is another great resource! Kids Off The Couch.com offers a free, weekly e-blast that takes what kids love — good films, books, music and digital media — and uses it to inspire family adventures. From art and architecture, to nature and sporting events, we connect families to each other and to the world. I [...]
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More Resources – Brain Pop
September 29th, 2009 · No Comments · Resources
Brain Pop is one of my family’s favorite education websites. It doesn’t have anything to do with WDW, but we use it so often I thought I’d share… My professional background is in corporate training so I learned a long time ago that people retain more when information is presented in a way that is [...]
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Buzz is Back!
September 26th, 2009 · No Comments · Events, Resources
Did you hear about Buzz’s latest adventure in space? Buzz (Lightyear that is) recently returned from a 15 month mission aboard the International Space Station. While on the space station Buzz supported NASA’s education outreach program. To help welcome him home, a ticker-tape parade will be held at WDW on Friday, October 2nd. During the [...]
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