Learning Everywhere They Look
One of my favorite things about traveling with kids is the opportunity to be in the moment with them. There are no chores or...
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Ice Skating in Central Park
In 1858, Central Park was at the early stages of construction; the Sawkill Creek and the marsh that flowed through were being turned into...
Tracing Footsteps Through History
As an elementary school history teacher, helping students make connections to the people and events we studied was a big part of my...
What is Experiential Learning?
How are islands formed? Why are there so many different rocks at the beach? What is geology? Why do other beaches have different rocks?...
Living History: Plimouth & Patuxet Museum
The Plimouth & Patuxet Museumin Plymouth, MA is a living history museum where "characters" are dressed in historical clothing that speak...
Thanksgiving Day Parade: Tips for Next Year
Coming to NYC for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is on a lot of people's bucket list. I learned that as I talked to people at 5:00...
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Since I moved into NYC 25 years ago, I have been going to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade. I have watched it from the Grand Stands,...
Hamilton: Resources for Learning
20,000 NYC Public School Students to get $10 Tickets to see Hamilton on Broadway with $1.46 Million Grant from the Rockefeller...
Connecting to the Strengths of the Past: Hamilton and Teaching History
“The capacity to build a new future depends on our ability to see a fundamental continuity with the strengths of the past.” Friedrich...
Mommy, why are women's breasts bad?
"Women's breasts are not bad! Why would you say that?" "Well, lots of posters have men with no shirt on but whenever there is a poster...
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