Monthly Archives: September 2017
HISTORIC COLLECTIBLES: SOUVENIRS
One of my nephews recently came back from a trip to Russia, bringing me a set of Matryoshka dolls and a Gzhel cat. I love them. (It’s always nice to know people are thinking of you when they’re gadding about the world.) And the tradition of bringing stuff home to the folks, or just collecting […]
HISTORIC EXCUSE: BLAME TITIVILLUS (I DO)
You may, or may not, believe in demons, but being currently engaged in the final edits for Time Rose Book 5: The Volcanic Rose (to be released by BWL Publishing Inc. in November), I, like most writers, believe in this one. (So do editors, publishers, and printers.) Titivillus, the Patron Demon of Scribes, has been […]
MAKING HISTORY FUN RE-POST: GETTING DOWN & DIRTY
Expanding on action-oriented history, it doesn’t have to be fast action. Kids love to dig, and history can be found in your own backyard or school playground. Depending on where you live, kids can unearth everything from arrowheads and dinosaur fossils to pottery shards and Roman coins. You can just supply some garden tools and […]
MAKING HISTORY FUN RE-POST: ACTION-PACKED HISTORY
Using entertaining books to teach kids history works well for kids who like to read. Unfortunately, not all kids do. Some are willing to be read to, and can be ‘got at’ that way, but what about the ones who resist all forms of printed matter they do not actually have to read for school. […]
HAPPY 4th BIRTHDAY, BLOG
Hey! Hey! Hey! This blog is four years old today! In honour of the occasion, and to serve as an introduction for those who are new to Time Travelling With Kids, some re-posts from the first month will appear this month.
HISTORIC HUNTERS: MONGOLIAN EAGLES
Nomadic tribes in Mongolia still engage in in the ancient practice of hunting with eagles. The right to do so is hereditary, passing only to the son or daughter of an eagle hunter. http://www.msn.com/en-ca/video/news/hunting-with-eagles/vi-AAm0S3c?ocid=mailsignout
HISTORY-THEMED BIRTHDAY PARTIES: PREHISTORIC TIMES
Having returned to the structure of school, kids with September birthdays might enjoy ‘going primitive’ again for a while. COSTUMES For costume ideas, visit: http://andreasnotebook.com/handmade-costume-series-diy-caveman-costume-tutorial/ http://www.coolest-homemade-costumes.com/category/other/jurassic/cave-people/ http://www.hgtv.com/design/make-and-celebrate/handmade/make-a-kids-dinosaur-costume-for-halloween http://funcraftskids.com/make-your-own-dinosaur-costume/ http://activerain.com/blogsview/3484691/homemade-halloween-costume—how-to-make-a-dinosaur-costume DECORATIONS & OTHER PARTY ITEMS If your local shops don’t carry anything that fits this theme, try: http://www.partycity.ca/product/dinosaurs+party+supplies.do FOOD As always, be mindful of guests’ allergies […]
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