M.C. Escher (1898-1972) was a Dutch illustrator known for his optical illusions, tessellated repeating patterns, and intricately detailed black-and-white images illustrating mathematical principals. View his work, and learn more, at the following M.C. Escher sites….[Continue]
ABBA
ABBA was a successful pop music group from Sweden, that enjoyed a decade of pop chart hits that started in the mid-seventies with their “Waterloo” single. In 1999 their music was turned into a musical, Mamma Mia! that is still …[Continue]
How to Tie-Dye
Tie-dye is a technique for dying fabric using folds and rubber bands to create patterns by hiding some of the fabric from the dye. The tied fabric can either be dipped into liquid dye, or the dye can be applied …[Continue]
Ice Cream
Since 1984, July has been celebrated as National Ice Cream Month, with the third Sunday in July known as National Ice Cream Day. With long, warm summer days, and the kids out of school, what better way to amuse ourselves …[Continue]
Karaoke Sing-Along
Turn your home computer into a karaoke machine with these fun, sing-along sites. All you need is an Internet connection and your multimedia computer. And although you can sing without it, a microphone connected to your sound card completes the …[Continue]
Ludwig van Beethoven
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 – 1827 ) is known as one of the greatest composers in history. His work marked a turning point for composers, who had previously written primarily for religious services, to teach, or to entertain at social …[Continue]
Valentine Crafts
Whether you are in charge of a whole classroom, an entire Brownie troop, or just one child, you are sure to find the perfect Valentine’s Day activity at today’s crop of websites. Although some of these projects will require a …[Continue]
Renaissance
During the Middle Ages (a period of European history which began in the fifth century) art and learning was centered on theology. But at the start of the fourteenth century, thinkers and artists turned their eye toward humanity. This cultural …[Continue]
Musical Instruments
The instruments of an orchestra are divided into four different families: brass, woodwind, string and percussion. Members of the families are constructed out of similar materials, and produce sound in similar ways. Ready to learn more? The multimedia capabilities of …[Continue]
Christmas and Hanukkah Crafts
This week’s topic bundles two holidays into one column, as I review craft sites looking for the best Christmas (December 25) and Hanukkah (December 25 – January 2) crafts. For those wanting to learn a little about these holidays, I …[Continue]
