In Honor of Robert Frost

Robert Frost has long been one of my favorite poets. I discovered Frost in an English class, with one of the best teachers I ever had (thank you Ms. Pleasants) and have often been comforted by the beauty of his view of the world. Since today is the anniversary of his death I decided to post this:

Nothing Gold can Stay


Nature's first green is gold,
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf's a flower;
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf.
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day.
Nothing gold can stay.

Read more Frost here.

Mozart, Pollock and Frost

This week marks some famous anniversaries...Mozart's birthday on the 27th, Jackson's Pollock's birthday on the 28th and Robert Frost's death on the 29th.

Here's some interesting stuff on each of these fascinating men:
Mozart for kids
A story of Mozart's life
Compose a Minuet Game
The Mozart Project, with bios of his family and more links

JacksonPollock.com
Pollock's art
Pollock Timeline
ibiblio on Pollock

Links to Poems
Poets.org
The Friends of Frost site, with tutorial for students

As always, you should review these sites before sharing them with your kids. Some material may not be appropriate for certain ages. Please use your own discretion.
Enjoy!

Wordful Wednesday

There's not much sweeter than a kid in jammies. I love the snuggly goodness of a freshly bathed babe in soft pjs. What could be better? And, the bear feet! Makes for some mommy bliss.
Happy WW!

Year of the Ox

Happy Chinese New Year!
Here are some links to help you explore and celebrate.
About the Ox
China Page
Chinese Zodiac
Crafts and more
Make an Ox
Time for Kids article
Food and recipes

Have some popcorn sprinkled with a little science...

If you weren't aware, today is National Popcorn Day (so says my educational calendar). Actually, the date of this holiday has been debated by some, so it may have been on the 19th, or it may not be until Superbowl Sunday. At any rate, pick a day and pop some of the good stuff, but not until you've done your research. Click here for some background info and cool video of popcorn popping in slow motion.
Whether you like yours salted, plain or sprinkled with powdered cheese, you are sure to find this lesson lots of fun.
Enjoy!

Wordless Wednesday- Little Tarheels

Happy WW! Mr. Linky was a little wacky today, so I took it down. Sorry, I can be a bit TC (technically challenged.)
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