New Endangered Species Poster for Kids from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service

With a background as an art activist that cares deeply for endangered species, I am pleased to present this darling poster from the US Fish and Wildlife Service, which illustrates some of our planet’s most threatened species. Now you can educate your children, in the classroom … [Read more...]

Recess or Ritalin: Which Would You Chose for your Child?

I find two trends in education alarming: the growing number of schools that eliminate recess and physical education programs and the large number of children on Ritalin for attention problems. As a teacher, I can't help but wonder if the attention problems some children … [Read more...]

Being Green in a Tight Economy: Part IV

Let's talk about energy. Been there, done that you say. We all know to turn lights off when we leave the room, to unplug all cords when not in use (tv, cell phone charges, computer, etc...) and to replace every light bulb in the house with a CFL. Hopefully, we've all taken … [Read more...]

Alternative Energy Education: Energy Hog Teaches Kids Energy-Saving Habits

Families: Save money by reducing home energy bills. Kids: Learn about energy efficiency and preserving our natural resources. [youtube=http://youtube.com/v/cr6YDOBnYXA] … [Read more...]

Alternative Energy Education: Sustainable Living in the 21st Century

Teach your kids about alternative energy and the basic principles of physical science with a super educational kit from Thames and Kosmos. Integrating technology, physical science and the adventures of living on a remote island and building a house, Power House teaches children … [Read more...]