Posts Tagged ‘Becky Rupp’
Grandma Linda’s Weekly Words of Wisdom
"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) A BIT OF ADDITIONAL WISDOM THIS MORNING... Don't forget to register for the April [...]
Resources Resources By Becky Rupp
Resources Resources By Becky Rupp In this edition, learn how to make a boomerang work right, discover fiber arts for grades three to eight, and (Grandma Linda's favorite!) a nice variety of science cookies (yes, you read that right!); trilobite cookie, anyone? The Paper Boomerang Book Mark Latno’s The Paper Boomerang Book (“Build [...]
Good Stuff for Special Days By Becky Rupp
Good Stuff for Special Days by Becky Rupp Hans Christian Andersen's Birthday April 2 April 2 is Hans Christian Andersen’s birthday. Andersen, born on this day in 1805 in Odense, Denmark, is the author of over 100 classic fairy tales, among them “The Little Mermaid,” “The Snow Queen,” “Thumbelina,” “The Little Match Girl,” [...]
Good Stuff for Special Days: Van Gogh By Becky Rupp
Good Stuff for Special Days By Becky Rupp NOTE FROM GRANDMA LINDA: In typical Becky Rupp style, the following post contains oodles of resources, so many that I figured I'd best get this into your hands now so you can be ready by March 30 to enjoy celebrating and learning about Vincent Van Gogh with your family! Celebrate March 30! It’s the [...]
March 24 Is Ada Lovelace Day by Becky Rupp
Without further ado, here's Parent at the Helm Becky Rupp! Good Stuff for Special Days by Becky Rupp March 24 is Ada Lovelace Day – time to celebrate the role of women in science and technology! Ada Lovelace (1815-1852), daughter of the poet, Lord Byron, and a brilliant (homeschooled) mathematician, is famous for her work on Charles [...]
