natural world – Write Away

July 8, 2015

A Shiver of Sharks

“It’s Shark Week!” The radio voice awakened me with this news, which I thought was an awesome way to start the day. Sharks thrill us with wonder, curiosity, and fear. Once you learn more about sharks, though, the fear usually turns to respect. That’s how I feel when I visit the beach in Venice, Florida. Prehistoric sharks’ Continue reading

Arts, Science Every Day

homeschooling, natural world, Shark Week

April 23, 2015

Ultramarine Utopia

There’s nothing like the blues of the ocean for clearing the head, lifting the spirit, and finding utopia. Every season at the beach has its unique beauty and tone. One teacher colleague of mine believed this was essential science for children. She took her class on an annual field trip to her Maine beach house, to teach them about Continue reading

Science, Social and emotional development, Teaching and Learning

color, natural world, teaching science

April 18, 2015

Peepers Herald Spring

Robert Frost described these tiny frogs’ sound as sleigh bells (Hyla Brook, c.1920). I call it my soundtrack of spring. Credit: Stan Lake, 2014, CatchingCreation.com Continue reading

Music, Rituals, Science

frogs, music, natural world