Jessie Voigts's Blog, page 39
November 13, 2023
Things to Do in Boston with Kids
Boston is an outstanding and interactive destination ideal for people of all ages. From the historic sites where the patriots fought for the independence of the United States to the indoor and outdoor art collections, you can never run out of places to visit or things to do. It is a destination full of culture, history, sports, and culinary delights served in family-friendly restaurants.
Families make up a huge part of the audience in Boston and most venues go ...
November 7, 2023
How to Overcome the Intimidation of Moving Abroad
The idea of getting to move abroad is exhilarating; not a lot of people get the opportunity to strategize about moving abroad, getting to change their environment, learning a new language, learning about a culture, and so on. Needless to say, all of this is incredibly exciting. Leaving behind the familiar and stepping into the unknown can be a challenging experience. Sometimes, at the last second, households will drop this idea, this opportunity, because of how i...
November 6, 2023
Your Memorable Visit to Michigan: A Natural World Wonder
With soft dunes, clear waters, gorgeous beaches, trails, and swirls of the Northern Lights in abundance, there’s no other state quite like Michigan. It is filled with natural wonders and outdoor adventures that will make any trip here spectacular.
Here are some of the most incredible places you should bookmark for your next visit to Michigan.
Onekama photo: Wandering Educators
The Upper PeninsulaThe Upper Peninsula region is huge, covering over a quarter of the ...
Through the Eyes of an Educator: A Path Forward
It’s November: the time of full speed ahead. The holiday break is in sight, but there seems like there’s always more to do, more decisions to be made, more work to be done, and needing to have a more focused approach. Whether you feel like huddling under a blanket in your self-sufficient pillow fort or forging ahead with the force of a bullet train, sometimes the world doesn’t give us a choice—and the only thing left to do is the next right thing.
What that is is anybo...
November 4, 2023
Forth Valley Welcome: Promoting Inclusivity and Community Spirit for New Scots
The promotion of inclusivity and building a strong community is extremely important in our incredibly interconnected and diverse world. Imagine you have just arrived in your new country, Scotland, after looking for safety by fleeing your home country.
You are unsure where to start with language, employment, education, groceries, housing, and cultural integration.
While the Scottish Government offers services, such as the New Scots Integra...
November 3, 2023
Using Games to Enhance Teachers' Professional Training and Growth
“Games make learning a necessity to have fun. So there’s no better motivation for kids to learn than to teach the concept with a game.” – Kara Carrero.
Games are more than just a source of entertainment. They have shown to have potential in boosting the professional training and growth of teachers. One great instance is the use of game-based learning (GBL). GBL allows teachers to incorporate games into their lessons. This does not only involve playing existing gam...
November 2, 2023
This Week! Titanic the Musical in Theaters is a Must-Watch
With extraordinary compassion and true storytelling, Titanic the Musical shares one of the most famous stories in history. And this weekend, you can watch it for the first time onscreen in theaters.
Highly, highly recommended!
A scene from Titanic The Musical. Watch the film on November 4 and 8 through Fathom Events. Photo by Pamela Raith Photography
Fathom Events and BY Experience will present the multi-Tony Award®-winning production Titanic the Musical to m...
October 29, 2023
Halloween reads to go along with treats
Yesterday I kept a room of 22 costumed 2nd graders in my daughter’s class transfixed for a whole ten minutes.
And this was after their school Halloween parade and after they’d exhausted all the games we’d planned for the in-room party and while they were eating cupcakes, grapes, and caramel-dipped apple slices. (Well, I guess the cupcakes helped keep their mouths a little occupied.)
Such is the power of a good children’s picture book–there were sever...
The Best Times to Visit Florida for Perfect Weather and Fewer Crowds
Florida is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the US. There are many reasons for this, not just that the weather is generally good all year round, but also the fact of it being home to some famous theme parks (and a lot of other reasons, of course).
As Florida is so popular, you need to choose the time you visit carefully. To get the best from your visit, here are the best times to go to Florida for perfect weather and fewer crowds.
Ghost Brownies
Let the Halloween cooking…begin! I’ve just been waiting to start posting fun spooky recipes. I’ll have more all week (taffy tongues are up next). But I wanted to start with this recipe that’s easy to pull together fast. AND kids can help you with every step.
Here’s how to create this 3-D Halloween scene:
What you’ll need
1 pan family-sized brownies (boxed varieties are fine)
1 cup white melting chocolate
Handful of mini-chocolate chips or raisins (yup, ghost eyes)
1...
