Did you experience Mardi Gras at Universal Studios Orlando this year? I have to say that Universal is rising to the occasion with their festivals. They feel complete and well thought out. I found Mardi Gras and the other holiday festivals to be a breath of fresh air from the never ending food festivals at…
Here’s a fun way to create your own “potions” at home that evoke your Hogwarts house. You can use these blends in your aromatherapy diffuser or mix them in a mild oil like grapeseed or jojoba to apply to your skin (3-4 Tablespoons). These are the blends that I came up with, but you should…
Disney Blog just released a STEM lesson plan and activity about how to build your own roller coaster. I used a similar activity with students in my engineering camps. However, I also wanted them to think about how “theme” is incorporated in the ride. We looked at videos of various roller coasters and discussed how…
This is a popular activity that I do with students to teach them about archetypes, compare and contrast, and developing an argument. I’ll change the characters / films based upon who my audience is, but Luke Skywalker v. Harry Potter seems to be the most popular incarnation of this lesson plan. If you have any…
Here’s playlist for the friendliest Hogwarts Houses. Hufflepuff’s playlist includes the following songs, but you can listen to it in its entirety here on Spotify. “We’re Going To Be Friends” The White Stripes “Shiny Happy People” REM “Better Together” Jack Johnson “Daydream Believer” The Monkees “All You Need Is Love” The Beatles “Happy Together” The…