My kids have always been the crafty, drawing type, but my youngest is really getting into it lately ... she's 5, turning six on September 1st. In a recent YouTube search for some simple how-to-draws, we came across this playlist on Art Hub for Kids (a resource I adore and have used countless times over… Continue reading Alphabet Drawings
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The Gift of This Day
Days like yesterday warrant some reflection … some extra thoughtfulness … some extra gratitude … Yesterday, we attended our first North East Riding Club meet in Nipawin. To be a part of something so special is a gift … The time and energy and effort invested to attend these events is considerable! There’s sacrifice …… Continue reading The Gift of This Day
Wordwall
Wordwall is great for making (and finding) quizzes and activities for content courses! It is super user-friendly, and it has some cool themes too! Here's the what the wild west "theme" looks like, for example: So far, I have used a few already-created activities with students (there’s tons to choose from and they're easily… Continue reading Wordwall
How Do Humans Impact the Environment? Mackenzie’s Grade 6 SS Project
*and a plug for iMotion, the iPhone and iPad app How Do Humans Impact the Environment? This is a BIG QUESTION for students in upper elementary and middle years.  In our home, this question started with a simple conversation or brainstorm … my grade 6 daughter and I were outside, and I prompted her with… Continue reading How Do Humans Impact the Environment? Mackenzie’s Grade 6 SS Project
Animated Drawings
In my recent search for "new" and "fresh" and "fun," I came across Animated Drawings. While my 12-year-old wasn't too impressed with the animations, my youngest daughter (age 5) thought it was pretty cool that something she created "came to life." First, I prompted her to draw a picture of a person. Here's her drawing:… Continue reading Animated Drawings
Jasper’s Skateboard Wheel Buying Guide
Written by Jasper Belhumeur, polished by ChatGPT When skateboarding, the thing that can make the biggest difference is almost always the wheels. You may look at your wheels and think nothing of them, but they’re actually very important. Today, I'm going to show you what size, durometer, and brand you should be buying. The measurements… Continue reading Jasper’s Skateboard Wheel Buying Guide
Multi-Paragraph Composition: Harley
Written by Mackenzie Hintz There are 7.9 million dogs in Canada (source), and we got the best one. Let me introduce you to my dog, Harley. I'll describe her physical appearance, share what makes her funny, and tell you about her fears. Harley looks like your typical Rottweiler. She has a black body with tiny… Continue reading Multi-Paragraph Composition: Harley
Multi-Paragraph Essay: Clog Comparison
Written by Jasper Belhumeur Are you ready to witness a foam clog battle of epic proportions? Buckle up! Here are the three contenders - the "I can't believe it's not a shoe" Crocs Pollex Clog, the "I think these are just a dead alligator" Merrell Hydro Mocs, and the "I paid $300 for these and… Continue reading Multi-Paragraph Essay: Clog Comparison
Snowboarding
 Written by Benny Belhumeur We went to Wapiti Valley to snowboard. I fell a lot on the snowboard. I eventually got pretty good on the snowboard. Snowboarding is very hard! Snowboarding is expensive, but if you rent a snowboard, it is not so expensive. You should try snowboarding!Â
The Jordan 4
Written by Jasper Belhumeur Here’s why the Jordan 4 isn't the best Jordan: If you've looked through a sneaker boutique this year, you've probably seen the following Jordans: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, maybe 8, 9, maybe 10s, 11, 12, and 13s, but almost never 4s. They're always sold out. It seems that people… Continue reading The Jordan 4