I just had to share these Kid History videos someone shared with me this week. I laughed so hard I cried. Then I watched a few more episodes and laughed some more. I figured anyone who spends much time with kids would appreciate this take on how kids retell stories. So, enjoy – but maybe have some tissues handy! (I think the one above was my favorite. You can also start with the first episode here.)
Articles:
Reading a Book While Holding a Child Contributes to Brian Wiring {Early Childhood Brain Insights}
Smelling Roses (Taking Babies on Errands) {Janet Lansbury}
Alison Gopnik: What Do Babies Think? {TED Talks} <-via Janet Lansbury, I believe!
Activities:
Memory Lane: Flying Machines {Irresistible Ideas for Play Based Learning}
31+ DIY Halloween Treats {Frugal Family Fun Blog}
No-Carve Pumpkin Decorating {Tinker Lab}
5 Introductory Activities for the Montessori Newbie {Modern Parents Messy Kids}
Enjoy the Weekend!
I’m interested in the Montessori article, but the link takes me to the pumpkin article…
Sorry about that, Kirsten. It should be fixed now. Thanks for letting me know!
Thanks for sharing the Kid History videos!! I laughed so hard I cried too…so so funny!
I’m so glad you enjoyed them, Sara. They’re just the thing after a stressful day!
Their stuff is so great, I hadn’t seen this one. Just imagine if those hilarious brothers got together with the equally creative Morgan brothers. I’d pay to see their collaboration. 🙂
I can only imagine……
Lately when the boys say something funny, particularly Cole in his sing-songy voice, I can’t help but imagine it coming out of one of those actors’ mouths. Too funny!
Okay, I am wiping away tears and Kyle just came in here to see what I was laughing about. That video is FWIPPIN’ AWESOME. I have to make time later today to watch the other episodes because those are just INCREDIBLE. Thank you, Amanda!!!
I’m so glad to hear I’m not the only one who laughed that hard! Glad you enjoyed them!
Thank you, Amanda – that was hysterical! Of course, I then had to watch all six episodes… But the best part is that I was able to incorporate one of their videos into my own blog. Today’s entry is about the pronunciation “mistakes” that young children make. One of the suggestions I make is to encourage children to tell stories (gives them lots of language “practice”), so naturally, I provided a very realistic example of children’s storytelling in action (in all its hilarity!). Thanks again for sharing, Amanda!
What a smart connection!