By Mara Gordon, Play to Learn Facilitator Did you know that April takes its name from the Latin word aperire, meaning ‘to open’, just like the daffodils do during this month all around us! April 1st used to be the start of the new year in the Janus calendar, but that was changed to January 1st when the Gregorian calendar Read more about What does “April” mean? »
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Rainbows: The bridge between the natural and super natural
By Mara Gordon, Play to Learn Facilitator Did you know that rainbows are an optical illusion? That means that rainbows don’t have a physical form or have a specific location in the sky. Rainbows happen when light hits water droplets at a 42 angle. This causes the light to experience refraction (also known as redirection) and reflection. As the light Read more about Rainbows: The bridge between the natural and super natural »
The 8 Play Personalities and how grown ups can have fun, too
By Mara Gordon, Play to Learn Facilitator Did you know that play is beneficial for all ages, not just for young learners? You are never too old to have fun and play! Often, it is easy to get caught up in the daily routine & responsibilities of life and to stop having fun. Many adults struggle to find ways to Read more about The 8 Play Personalities and how grown ups can have fun, too »
