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Amy Krouse Rosenthal Brought Wonder into our Lives
“Just look at us, all of us, quietly doing our thing and trying to matter. The earnestness is inspiring and heartbreaking at the same time.” ― Amy Krouse Rosenthal, Textbook Amy Krouse Rosenthal Upon waking up I do what I usually do first thing in the mornings, which is check my Instagram feed. I was surprised to come across a friend’s post wishing my favorite children’s author, Amy Krouse Rosenthal, family her condolences. I immediately googled her name and read in The New York Times that this beautiful spirit passed away at the young age of 51 yesterday in her home of ovarian cancer. So many thoughts rushed…
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Celebrating Math on National Pi Day!
March 14 is National Pi Day. That’s right, there is a National Day to celebrate the never-ending number that is often reduced to 3.14159. What is Pi? Pi is the number of times a circle’s diameter will fit around its circumference. It’s true that people love Pi, but the real reason that the House of Representatives passed House Resolution 224 is because math is a vital part of education for children. Children who perform well in math have higher graduation and college attendance rates. National Pi Day is a way to encourage educators to engage in fun mathematical activities that get kids thinking. Math is a popular…
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The Animation Research Library Conserves Walt Disney Animation Studios Artistic Heritage
Last month I had a chance to to visit the Animation Research Library (ARL), formerly known as the Studio Morgue. The ARL is entrusted to conserve and protect the artistic heritage of Walt Disney Animation Studios and to ensure the ability of the Walt Disney Company to utilize the collection, “in-house,” as a resource of creative inspiration, brand enhancement, and product development. I was so excited to meet JB Kaufman, film historian and author of several books including PINCOCCHIO The Making of the Disney Epic (see giveaway below!). My daughter’s class had put together some questions for him that I asked during our group interview.…
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Fun Facts for Inauguration Day
Every four years, a president is sworn into office by taking the Presidential oath. While the oath itself is quite short, the inauguration events for modern presidents have become huge, celebratory exhibitions. In addition to being sworn in, the new President generally gives a speech, or an Inaugural Address. There are often parades, parties, and even Meet & Greets in the days following the swearing in of the new President. Here are some fun Inauguration Day Facts to share with the kids. The oath is only 35 words long: I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States and will to…
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“The BFG” comes to Digital HD, Blu-ray™ and Disney Movies Anywhere Nov. 29
STEVEN SPIELBERG’S IMAGINATION AND DISNEY MAGIC COME TOGETHER TO BRING ROALD DAHL’S BELOVED CLASSIC TO LIFE “The BFG” comes to Digital HD, Blu-ray™ and Disney Movies Anywhere Nov. 29 This magical tale of an extraordinary friendship loaded with exciting extras will brighten the holidays for the whole family! This month, the world celebrates the 100th anniversary of the birth of Roald Dahl, beloved children’s author of family favorites like “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” “James and the Giant Peach,” “Matilda” and Dahl’s personal favorite, “The BFG,” as well as World Dream Day, an annual event honoring “the dreamer, visionary and innovator in all of us.” It seems…
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Top 12 Children’s Books for Thanksgiving
It’s hard not to love Thanksgiving. There is so much to enjoy – family, friends, food, fall weather. Thanksgiving is a special time to share with our families and be thankful for the things we have and the moments we get to spend with one another. It’s also a crazy time as we run around preparing for the holidays. It’s important that we remember to slow down and set aside a few quiet moments to share with our kids. Reading with your little turkeys is the perfect way to show them how thankful you are to be with them. Here are 12 Thanksgiving-themed books to share with…
