Usually, Crayola churns out some pretty good products. So when Crayola introduced their washable bubbles, it was natural that both parents and kids were excited about this new product. That was until they bought it. After one play session, parents quickly found the color bubbles not quite what they expected. Unfortunately, this is one product that completely failed parent expectations. Kids are fine with the product since it is in their nature to be messy. The vibrant colors are always a big hit.
The problem with the washable bubbles is that they fail a very crucial parent test: they fail
Origami
by Louise August 2nd, 2010 | Arts & Crafts, Elementary, Hobbies
There are not too many memories I have retained from my first year in elementary school, but making origami models is certainly one of them. One of my mother's friends came into the classroom to teach us about origami. Ori means "folding" while kami means "paper." Quite literally, it is the art of paper folding. She taught us to make several different models. One of the easiest, but most elegant designs was the butterfly. We were allowed to color on the paper to personalize our butterflies, and we were very proud of our work.
In fifth grade, I made a
In fifth grade, I made a
Fly a Kite!
by Louise May 10th, 2010 | Arts & Crafts
I was sitting in class the other day when I looked out of the second-story window and saw a bright purple object zoom past the window. "What was that?" asked another student who had seen the same spectacle as me. Â "A kite!" exclaimed yet another student. The object passed by the window again, and pretty soon the teacher had lost the focus of every student. There's definitely something magical about kites; every person should have the chance to fly one, young or old.
Certainly, you can buy a kite from a nearby toy store, perhaps a large department store or
Certainly, you can buy a kite from a nearby toy store, perhaps a large department store or
School Projects: From the Teen’s View- Part 2
by Jacob Parzych February 15th, 2010 | Academics, Adolescence, Arts & Crafts, College, Elementary, Helpful hints, Learning, Safety, Teen Perspective, Teens
So, this is part two of my discussion of whether school projects are good or bad for students. For those of you who haven't read the first part, here is a brief summary: projects are very good for students, although they do have some negative aspects. If you want to read it, here is the link.
Now, this part focuses on a specific aspect of projects: large portions of parental help and whether it is right or wrong. Based on my past experiences, I feel it is far more wrong than right. But, I shall try not to be biased
Now, this part focuses on a specific aspect of projects: large portions of parental help and whether it is right or wrong. Based on my past experiences, I feel it is far more wrong than right. But, I shall try not to be biased
School Projects: From the Teen’s View- Part 1
by Jacob Parzych February 8th, 2010 | Academics, Adolescence, Arts & Crafts, College, Elementary, Helpful hints, Learning, Safety, Teen Perspective, Teens
This year in physics class, I have had a plethora of projects to do. I made an egg-safety chamber, a catapult, a propeller powered car, a mousetrap powered car, and a bottle rocket. So, I figured, "Why not write an article on the pros and cons of school projects?" And guess what? I wrote one!
First of all, I am going to list the pros, just to build up your little spirits and then crush them with the cons. (more...)
First of all, I am going to list the pros, just to build up your little spirits and then crush them with the cons. (more...)