Interesting article on a 45 year study on gifted kids.
The psychologist Carol Dweck has found that successful people tend to keep what’s known as a “growth mindset” as opposed to a “fixed mindset.” They view themselves as fluid, changing beings that can adapt and grow — they are not static.
Source: Things scientists learned from studying 5,000 genius kids for 45 years – Business Insider
Learn how to play mumbley peg, a classic game with pocket knives.
“There are different variations of Mumbley Peg. One version involves two opponents who stand opposite from one another, feet shoulder-width apart. The first player takes his pocket knife and throws it at the ground, so that it sticks into the ground as close as possible to his own foot. The second player take his knife and does the same. The player who sticks his knife closest to his own foot wins. A player could automatically win if he purposely stuck his knife into his own foot. What can we say, this was a time before Xbox 360. Kids needed something do.”
Even kids as young as two can help around the house. If you’re not sure what kinds of chores to assign your little (or big) kids, this printable chore chart offers age-appropriate suggestions.
If your kids are anything like mine, the first thing they want to do when they get home from school or wake up in the morning is turn on something with a screen. Usually the computer with Minecraft on it. Keep them productive and also limit screen time with a must-do list.
Source: Give Kids a List of Things They Have to Do Before Earning Screen Time
The game I created for my kids this Christmas is complete. It was a huge success and I thoroughly enjoyed watching them open, explore and play the game. Thanks to all who submitted art work and helped make this project a huge success.
The details are here. https://shot1.org/spy-team-12/
My son really wanted some chocolate milk…
Found this while digging through old VHS tapes. Circa 1993, this was recorded in the middle of a really bad movie. My friend and I were playing with the stop motion pause on the new camcorder when my Dad staggered in.
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