Archive for Especially for Kids
Diverse Range of Animals & Resources in Western Mass Support Community Based Education
Aug
6
2014
A common theme throughout childhood, animals are part fascinating and part learning opportunity – and the best way to learn about them is by seeing them in real life. No need to travel around the globe to see interesting specimens – local community-based resources here in western Massachusetts present families with a wide array of [continue reading]
Parenting Green: Climate Change Education & Action
Aug
6
2014
This is an eye-opening piece by Hilltown Families Contributing Writer, Angie Gregory, in “Parenting Green” this month. Status quo capitalism provides regular obstacles to addressing the alarming change in the earth’s natural conditions. However, a culture of calling for positive change has had impact and families continue to have a voice that can be heard. [continue reading]
TED-Ed Clubs: Supporting Students & Their Big Ideas!
Mar
10
2014
Bring TED to your classroom or community-based educational group with TED-Ed Clubs! Participation in a Ted-Ed Club can have many benefits for students of all ages, helping students to do great things… [continue reading]
6th Annual Geography Expo Supports Self-Directed Learning
Mar
5
2014
The 6th Annual Geography Expo is an intergenerational geography fair featuring the work of students from all school choices throughout Berkshire County and beyond. It’s free to participate and open to all, taking place on Wednesday evening, April 2nd, at the Berkshire Atheaneum in Pittsfield, MA. Want to participate? Pick your country, state or region, [continue reading]
Collaborative Consumption: Learning How to be Resilient Supports Community-Based Education
Mar
4
2014
More and more, communities across western Massachusetts – and around the world! – are working together to create opportunities for pooling knowledge, sharing skills, and increasing each others’ access to useful resources. In creating systems and channels through which to access shared information and materials, communities are building resourceful, resilient foundations upon which to grow…The [continue reading]
Hats, Architecture, and Industry: Things that Inspired Dr. Seuss
Feb
26
2014
“The Hats Off to Dr. Seuss!” exhibition at R. Michelson Galleries in Northampton, provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to view a selection of original hats collected by Dr. Seuss over a period of 60 years. Special Dr. Seuss Birthday celebration on Saturday, March 1st… [continue reading]
A Love Letter to My Children
Feb
10
2014
If you were to write a love letter to your children, what would it say? This month in “The Good Life: A Year of Thoughtful Seasons,” Hilltown Families Contributing Writer, Sarah Mattison Buhl, shares what her love letter to her children would read like… [continue reading]
Parenting Green: Winter Curiosity & Outdoor Play
Jan
1
2014
“I am always amazed at how the kids tend to be the ones to notice the pulse of our natural world through their curiosity,” writes Angie this month in ‘Parenting Green.’ What are some of the ways your family stays connected to nature when the winter wind and snow makes you feel like it’s not [continue reading]
Science and the Sea Podcast
Dec
30
2013
What’s the longest creature in the sea? Why do clownfish swim in groups? What makes tsunamis different from tidal waves? Discover the answers to these questions – and many more! – via your iPod with the Science and the Sea podcast.
Recorded as a radio show, Science and the Sea is available [continue reading]
Recorded as a radio show, Science and the Sea is available [continue reading]
7 Holiday Podcasts from the Hilltown Family Variety Show
Dec
24
2013
We’ve curated a collection of holiday episodes of the Hilltown Family Variety Show for your listening enjoyment! Listen any time to these hour-long commercial-free podcasts, originally broadcasted on 103.3FM WXOJ, celebrating Chanukah, Christmas, Winter Solstice, Kwanzaa, the New Year and the spirit of peace and giving! [continue reading]
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