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Month: February 2012

Leap day.

February 29, 2012
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I have a brother who was born on February 29 and we somehow manage to find a way to treat him like however many 29ths he’s had in his life,…

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Water Drops on Wax Paper

February 23, 2012
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As with most quality science experiences, the materials are simple (water, wax paper, toothpicks and food coloring), but the science learning is complex. Look at the concentration on this child’s…

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Presidents’ Day.

February 20, 2012
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Have children bring in pictures of their favorite President and ask them why they chose that particular one. Discuss how many presidents we have had. This is somewhat of a…

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Ah, Valentine’s Day.

February 14, 2012
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It is much more commercial in recent history than it was when it began hundreds of years ago. It took on a more marketable characteristic in the Middle Ages. During…

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February 2nd.

February 2, 2012
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February 2nd. This is the day each year when a groundhog emerges and, depending on whether or not he sees his shadow, supposedly predicts how many weeks of winter are…

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