Science North – The Child Edition

I'm definitely more of a history buff than a science person, but as you might have guessed by the numerous times I've written about it I think Science North is a pretty awesome place.  It's rarely crazy busy, encourages hands on learning, and is a perfect size to cover in an afternoon.  This past weekend … Continue reading Science North – The Child Edition

Making History Child Friendly

The August/September issue of Canada's History recently landed in my mailbox.  A short article, "Genealogy Can be Child's Play" by Paul Jones inspired me to spend some time considering children and public history.  Jones' article talks about interesting children in family history through the use of age appropriate activities that are engaging, active, and ultimately … Continue reading Making History Child Friendly