Month: August 2023

Spectacular Miracles of Nature

August 5, 2023

Spectacular: Miracles of Nature by Philippe Nessmann (Author), Alex Asfour (Illustrator) from 2Twirl Books (ChronicleKids.com) is another book I was blessed to receive in exchange for a review and we will be using this book in our Homeschool Science Class. Charlie and I loved being able to look at the cover of Spectacular: Miracles of Nature of a beautiful […]

4 Tips for Valuing A Child’s Artistic Expression Unconditionally

August 5, 2023

As a parent and life-long artist, I have always marveled at the boundless creativity and imagination that children possess. From doodling whimsical creatures to crafting colorful masterpieces, their artistic talents fill the world with wonder. My own experiences as an artist, however, led me to a disheartening realization – children with special artistic talents are […]

Why We Need to Ban ChatGPT in Elementary Schools

August 5, 2023

An Interview with Best-Selling Author and Educational Innovator, Mindy Bingham The use of artificial intelligence such as ChatGPT and Bard has sparked concerns about plagiarism in high school and college. However, little attention has been given to the potential harm these tools can do to the intellectual development of elementary age children. During elementary school, […]