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Review: Plus-Plus Isoscapes Cabin
The Plus-Plus Isoscapes Cabin set includes the pieces needed to build a mountain cabin scene, complete with evergreen trees, a campfire, and a stream with a waterfall. I highly recommend this set. It is well-made and fun to work with. And the end result makes an interesting conversation piece to display on your desk.
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Review: The Nomadic Professor American History, Parts 3 & 4
Going through The Nomadic Professor American History course helped me better understand some of the events during the past century (and before) that affected historical events in my lifetime and even the repercussions they have on current events.
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Review: The Nomadic Professor American History, Parts 1 & 2
The Nomadic Professor American History course is so in-depth and engaging that I have thoroughly enjoyed going through it myself without getting bored reviewing material I am already familiar with.
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Review: Media Literacy
From "doom scrolling" to "fake news" to scams of all kinds--not to mention young children carrying around smartphones from the time they can just barely toddle--understanding the risks we face being online is imperative for all of us.
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Review: Pickagram
Pickagram is a compelling fidget that I love keeping on the side table in the living room. It is appealing to all ages and has great versatility.
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Review: Tecti
Tecti is part brain teaser, part fidget, part construction set, or, as the box says, "an interactive sculpture system that can be assembled and taken apart."
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Review: Hidden Systems
Today, I’m sharing a book review for Hidden Systems: Water, Electricity, the Internet, and the Secrets Behind the Systems We Use Every Day.
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Review: Science Lessons & Investigations
Today, I'm reviewing Science Lessons & Investigations, Grade 5, a science course for 5th graders, published by Evan-Moor.
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Review: Inspired by Van Gogh Scratch Art
This type of scratch art makes an excellent "fidget" activity for a student to work on while listening to read-aloud books or audiobooks.
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Review: Daily 6-Trait Writing, Grade 6
My review today is for Daily 6-Trait Writing, Grade 6, a writing course for 6th graders published by Evan-Moor.
