This upcoming school year, my kids and I will be learning chemistry. I decided to start the year with this fun and easy spinach chromatography experiment inspired by the book Fizz, Bubble, and Flash! Element Explorations and Atom Adventures for Hands-On Science Fun! My kids learned that even ...
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There Might Be Lobsters
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Some kids tend to worry more than others. I definitely have one who keeps himself up late at night worrying about all the things that could ever possibly go wrong. If you have a worrier too, then this is a read-aloud you won't want to miss. Title: There Might Be LobstersAuthor: Carolyn ...
Hiking with Kids
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I hike with my kids (currently ages 3, 5, 7, and 9) kind of a lot. We are definitely a nature-loving family. We like to camp. Our house backs up to a forest. We live near a lake and spend a lot of time there every summer. I try to take my kids on hikes to some fun destination at least a couple times ...
A Mind for Numbers
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Not to brag, but I'm pretty good at math. It is something that has always seemed to come naturally to me. I read this book after hearing about it on the Bravewriter podcast. I think the author did an excellent job summarizing some of the techniques that I unknowingly used as student. She also ...
Super Easy Bottle Rocket
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This has to be one of the most fun science activities I've done with my kids in a long time. It is super simple, inexpensive, and quick. It took us a few tries experimenting with how to add the baking soda to the bottle, but I think we got it down. We were able to make this super easy bottle rocket ...
The Old Woman Who Named Things
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I want my kids to be compassionate people who not only respect their elders, but have empathy for all human beings. This book is a great way to allow kids to understand what it feels like to be nearer the end of your life in a way that is sweet, without being sad. Title: The Old Woman Who Named ...
Visit the Getty at Home
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Not long ago, my kids and I hosted a book club party in which we transformed our home into the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Living in California, it will probably be a long time before we visit the actual Met. However, to get the art museum experience in real life, my family recently went to the ...
The Girl and the Bicycle
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This sweet, wordless picture book teaches kids lessons about hard work and generosity. It also teaches kids how to handle disappointment gracefully. Title: The Girl and the BicycleAuthor: Mark PettIllustrator: Mark PettPublication Year: 2014Age Group: Preschool, KindergartenAmazon ...
Visit The Met at Home
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Last month, my kids and I hosted a Bravewriter-style party school for the book, From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler. You can see the Michelangelo-inspired soap sculptures we made here. As part of the party, we decided to pretend like our guests were coming to the Metropolitan ...
A Sick Day for Amos McGee
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This is such a sweet book for a child that is not feeling well. First the main character is there for all his animal friends. Then when he is sick, they are all there for him. Title: A Sick Day for Amos McGeeAuthor: Philip C. SteadIllustrator: Erin E. SteadPublication Year: 2010Age ...
Michelle has a PhD in Engineering from Stanford University and a Bachelor's Degree from the California Institute of Technology. 