Category: enrichment classes
When you hear the phrase, the power of mistakes, what does that really mean to you? Is it the opportunity to change the way we think about our mistakes? More importantly, what does the word mistake mean to our children? In part 2 of our Growth Mindset Series, we learn more from Mr. Lopez about the Magic of Mistakes.
Enrichment Beat found some Thanksgiving camps that offer a wonderful enrichment opportunity for our children!
Science is basically the study of what surrounds us, it’s hands on, and it’s exciting because when you are studying the world around you, so many more possibilities and experiences open up for you, right before your eyes. Science can blow your mind! Did you know that Phytoplankton is responsible for more than half of the Earth’s oxygen, even more so than plants and trees?
Summer camps are as varied as you can get, but how do we choose? Whether you’re looking for residential summer camps for children with special needs, art camps or STEM camps, here is a list of additional summer camps we have collated from the Los Angeles area.
We know there are many resources to find summer camps across the nation but we’re hoping our list gives you a taste of not only the bigger more well-known camps but also some of the smaller nuanced camps. Here are a few tips when making your summer camp schedule.
I recently read an article on scholastic.com and the author quoted Albert Einstein “The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science.” I thought that was odd to quote him for this particular article but then read this by Ellen Booth Church: “Through activities with the arts, children learn to express the “mysterious” – their rapidly growing understandings, their thoughts, and their feelings.
There is nothing more exciting than discovering new artists for children and adults alike. We would like to share five of our favorite artists of all disciplines that are sure to spark the imagination of your child. We feature Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama and her dots, Mexican artist Pedro Linares and his Alebrijes, American Illustrator Sam Wedelich and her illustrations, Charles Schulz and his comics and Joan Miro and his animals.
There are so many opportunities for finding gardening enrichment classes from organizations from all over the country. We have found five classes, both online and in-person that focus on gardening and nature to spark your child’s imagination.