When we watch children play, we are often struck by their intensity and captivated by their engagement. Children experience delight in playing games and creating imaginary worlds. Whether inside a cardboard box teaching their teddies, sailing the ocean on a cushion, or chanting while playing ball games with friends, they are present in the moment and not thinking — as scientists do! — about the benefits of play. Children simply love to play. The PALS group (Play and Learning Scholars Around the World) invited 400 five- and seven-year-old children (and mothers) in five countries (Argentina, Denmark, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom and the United States) to share their views about play and learning. First, in a card-sorting task, children were...
I invite you to watch as the sleek midnight blue and white aircraft designated “Yoke Victor” slowly begins its takeoff roll down runway 19L. The four de Havilland Ghost turbojet engines cradled close inboard within the wings roared as they produce 200,000 pounds of thrust. At 112 knots Captain Maurice Haddon imperceptibly pulled back on the control column and 100,000 pounds of aluminum alloy, wires, rubber tubing, ambitions and 43 souls floated off the asphalt. It is 4:39 pm on the sweltering hot Saturday, of 2 May, 1953. Thunderheads are feasting on the heavy air above Calcutta, like false promises of Indra the King of Heaven. As the twin bogie wheels of “Yoke Victor” fold neatly into the underbelly, the crew and passengers of Flight...
If you tried to jump on the puzzle craze during the pandemic but were not able to find any in stock, now you’re in luck. Many retailers have been able to replenish their supplies. Those looking for a challenge, or a way to occupy the kids for a few hours, a clear puzzle might be the way to go. photo: Amazon Practically Impossible Clear Jigsaw Puzzle The Practically Impossible Clear Jigsaw Puzzle is perfect for that next rainy day. This 150 piece puzzle is one of the hardest you can find. According to the description on Amazon, “If you conquer it, please post a picture with the hashtag #Puzzibility. We will offer a free custom puzzle each week to a...
Vendor: Hachette Book Group Type: Jigsaw Puzzles Price: 16.99 1, 000 PIECE PUZZLE: The 1000-piece flawless fit 20” x 27” jigsaw puzzle is a fun challenge for a few days of activity. The vibrant illustration perfectly captures the essence of New York City's famous Brooklyn Bridge in winter. COLORFUL ARTWORK: Featuring the famous Brooklyn Bridge, the puzzle artwork transports you to a cold and snowy day in NYC as families, dogs, bikers, musicians, a food cart and more share a love of this iconic landmark. Makes a great gift! STURDY STORAGE BOX: The 8” x 8” x 2” matte-finish storage box shows the completed puzzle artwork and is an ideal place to keep pieces safe and free from damage. The...
There’s no getting around it: Comic-Con is going to be weird this year. Not being able to wander the show floor in San Diego will be a loss for fans who look forward to that experience every year, but in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, the only safe move was to shift the convention to the virtual space instead. Still, one thing remains the same: Mondo will have a bunch of cool shit available to buy if you’ve got some spare cash. Check out a bunch of that Mondo Comic-Con 2020 merchandise below, including some jigsaw puzzles, and art prints inspired by Batman: The Animated Series, Godzilla, The Dark Knight, and more. Martin Ansin’s The Ways of the Force...
