Learning About Russian Art: Russia has a history rich with talented artists. During one of my visits to Moscow, I was fortunate to be able to visit the Tretyakov Gallery. The museum houses a stunningly beautiful collection of paintings, drawings, sculptures, and icons. Although you cannot begin to get the depth and feel of a piece of art by looking at it on the screen, you can preview their collection here. What I am continuously amazed at is the artistic talents of this generation. ... Read more...
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Setting Parenting Goals for the New Year; Raising Global Kids
Why setting parenting goals is needed. I have to admit, I am in a parenting funk. What I WANT to do and what I can realistically and actually accomplish is, unfortunately too big a gap. I am sadly trying to grasp the reality that I cannot do all that I want and I am trying to readjust my goals to be attainable. Maybe it is getting older that I have realized that I need to set myself and my family up for the possibility of success. Or maybe is that I, as a real ... Read more...
Gardening with kids and the flowers we plant
Our family really enjoys vegetable gardening. We started adding the vegetable gardens and the fruit trees and bushes. Next came the flowers. The rule in our house is that if you ask first, then you can pick it. We garden FOR the kids and although it is really nice to look out the window and see lots of blossoms, the joy in my children's faces when making their own bouquets is priceless. Kim just posted about an amazing field trip you can organize with the kids to a flower shop! If ... Read more...
Learning with art and math about the buildings of Russia
It is time for another Around the World lesson, with a stop this month in Russia. If you are interested in learning more about the language, culture and how to teach your children about it, you have found the right place. We even have a guest post about Russian food over at Mama Smiles, stop on by to learn more! For this lesson, I wanted to incorporate art, math, geography, and FUN. Inspired by a local sidewalk chalk art festival, the kids and I did a little research on the famous Russian ... Read more...
