Archive for Regional and Town Information
Under the Hat: All About Guitars
Nov
7
2012
Under the Hat: All About Guitars In this debut episode of “Under the Hat: Independent Music Education,” Mister G takes us into his recording studio in Western MA for a music lesson about the guitar. Using a variety of instruments from his collection, he discusses the differences (and similarities) between acoustic, electric, classical and steel [continue reading]
Hindsight Parenting: Daddy’s Daughter
Nov
6
2012
The City Slicker Vs. The Country Bumpkin I once read a book where the mother was tired of the constant lack of respect doled out by her entire family. She felt invisible in many ways, and so one day she decided to test out the literalness of that invisibility. While at a beach with her [continue reading]
Election Day Family Traditions
Nov
5
2012
Election Day, 2012! Tuesday is Election Day, a great day to engage your kids in civics! Sienna Wildfield: “I’m taking my daughter! It’s a great opportunity to model civic engagement… plus, in our town they still use the old fashion hand-crank ballot boxes. I can sneak in a little history lesson in there too!” Carrie [continue reading]
Election Day Family Traditions
Nov
5
2012
Election Day, 2012! Tuesday is Election Day, a great day to engage your kids in civics! Sienna Wildfield: “I’m taking my daughter! It’s a great opportunity to model civic engagement… plus, in our town they still use the old fashion hand-crank ballot boxes. I can sneak in a little history lesson in there too!” Carrie [continue reading]
Kettles Full of Apple Chutney
Nov
5
2012
Apple Chutney When our vegetable garden begins slowing down, we begin apple season. We harvest our own apples, visit friends who have apple trees, and gather apples from wild trees and abandoned orchards. It’s apple time early in the morning before work, late at night when we return home, and on our day off. We [continue reading]
Q&A: 18 Recommended Winter Resources & Activities for Families with Special Needs in Western MA
Nov
4
2012
QUESTION AND ANSWERS Jean Engle of North Adams writes, “Once the colder weather sets in, where are the best places to visit and socialize for parents and children with special needs? Are there any specialized activities?” Holyoke High School’s Adaptive Physical Education Program is an inspiration! Here’s a video of the program they held at [continue reading]
Language Play: Get Social to Support Language Development
Oct
31
2012
Social Skills: Time to Share! There’s a buzz about social skills these days. There’s such a tendency for all of us to be so involved with technology that we have less time for face-to-face social experiences. A few years ago, I read all of my grandfather’s diaries, from the turn of the century until the [continue reading]
6 Resources for Learning at Home During Frankenstorm While the Lights are On!
Oct
29
2012
Hurricane Sandy and Halloween Offer Learning Opportunities Online Hurricane Sandy might have schools closed while we await her arrival, but the learning can continue at home (so long as you have power!). Check out these online resources to brush up on math, chemistry, physiology, language arts and world & local history: MATH After you’ve battening [continue reading]
Q&A: 15 Recommended Activities Grandparents Can Do With Their Grandkids in Western MA
Oct
28
2012
QUESTION AND ANSWERS Patricia Valenti writes, “What are some good activities in the area for grandparents to do with their grandkids, or are there any local grandparents groups? I watch my daughter’s son a couple of times a week and want to get out with him more!” Carrie Gabinelle Duda recommends, “Tons of playgroups around. [continue reading]
One Clover & A Bee: Poetry for Halloween
Oct
24
2012
Tricks & Treats: Two Not-So-Spooky Poems Halloween is a time when we like to be scared…a little, and some of us more than others. In the light of day when we’re putting on our costumes and makeup, it’s easy to see that you are you and I am me. But when the sun goes down, [continue reading]
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