Powers of Observation
Powers of Observation
Materials
- Fifteen to twenty small household objects (key, bottle cap, paper clip, safety pin, coin, and so on)
- Tray or tabletop
- Towel or sheet
- Paper
- Pencils
Directions
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The Early Years
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We learn by "seeing it" (visually), "hearing it" (auditorily), or "moving and doing it" (kinesthetically), and most of us have one primary learning style through which we best learn and remember information. All of us can benefit from identifying and understanding our individual learning styles.
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1500's
Leonardo da Vinci makes drawings of flying machines. He envisions them with wings that flap.
1783
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Without packed schedules, school, sports, friends and clubs, filling our days with our kids at home can feel daunting. Read the list below so that you’ll be confident and prepared with these indoor activities for the next time you hear, “I’m bored!” These indoor activities are perfect for playtime, during a break from distance learning, or even on the weekends.