Weekly Favorites 8-29

(Almost) everyday, I share stories I found and liked on the Internet via  Facebook, Twitter and Flipboard, the topics ranging from Cats to Bilingualism to Language to Music to Parenting and more. Here are those stories in a more convenient weekly roundup form for you. Starting this week, I'll include children's books that both Little Guy and I liked too. Hope you'll find something that interests you. If you liked these stories don't forget to follow me via one (or more!) of the social media sites above to get notified as soon as I share them:

Bilingualism

7 myths about bilingual individuals that may be holding you back
Q & A: Bilingual homeschooling - how to successfully integrate more than one language?

My parents and I don't speak the same language

Finance

5 Money Secrets the Rich and Frugal Already Know

Kids Activities

3 best toys for intellectual development

Music (Piano) Education

Pre-Reading Music for Young Beginners Bundle (suitable for 4-7 years old)

Translation
How to Spice Up Your Translation

Micellaneous 

The science behind why winning a bronze medal feels better than a silver

I tried to revitalize my depressed hometown’s artistic community and all I got was this lousy house

Books We Read

A Fire Truck Named Red by Randall De Seve

Weekly Favorites 8-14

 

I share stories I found and liked on the Internet via  Facebook, Twitter and Flipboard, the topics ranging from Cats to Bilingualism to Language to Music to Parenting and more. Here are those stories in a more convenient weekly roundup form. Hope you'll find something that interests you too. If you liked these stories don't forget to follow me via one (or more!) of the social media sites above to get notified as soon as I share them:

Freelance, Business Tips

So you want to be a freelance writer

Gardening

7 Houseplants That Purify The Air (And Are Nearly Impossible To Kill)

How To Propagate Strawberries

How To Overwinter Strawberries (With helpful tips especially for those planted in containers)

Preschool Education

Kindergarteners' mathematics success hinges on preschool skills

Toys

LEGO unveils brand new 10254 Winter Holiday Train

Origami Pikachu And Pokeball Key Chains

Do you play Pokemon GO? I was curious what this hype was and thought I might try it if Little Guy liked it too. To make things more fun, I showed him the first episode of Pokemon and he was immediately charmed by Pikachu. We are not as addicted to the game (I think) but I thought it's a fun thing to do together when we are out and about. And he learned a new concept like "evolve" from this game. Anything is a learning opportunity, right?

So when I came across two craft activities involving Pokemon, I had to try. First we made these Pokeball key chains: 

Then we made origami Pikachu.

Little Guy loved these so much we made several more the next day. We actually like to play a game with these: we place Pikachu on the floor or a table and throw a pokeball at him to see if we can knock him down (or "catch" him like in the mobile game). Both are pretty easy and fun to make and really cute.

Weekly Favorites 8-8

I share the stories I found and liked on the Internet via Facebook, Twitter and Flipboard, the topics ranging from Cats to Bilingualism to Language to Music to Parenting and more. Here are those stories in a more convenient weekly round-up form. Hope you'll find something that interests you too. If you liked these stories don't forget to follow me via one (or more!) of the social media sites above to get notified as soon as I share them:


Bilingualism

What Parents Want to Know About Bilingualism

Why being bilingual works wonders for your brain

Teaching Piano

9 Ideas for Celebrating the "Note of the Week"... Note Reading Made Fun

Miscellaneous

There's an awful cost to getting a PhD that no one talks about
Why Every Snarky Thing You’ve Ever Thought About Pokemon Go Is Wrong

Don't Step On Me!

Weekly Favorites 7/31

I share the stories I found and liked on the Internet via Facebook, Twitter and Flipboard, the topics ranging from Cats to Bilingualism to Health to Music to Parenting. I thought to share them here on my blog. Hope you'll find something that interests you too. Here are the stories I found interesting this past week:

Cats
Pokemon GO Leads Woman to Stray Injured Kitten Who Needs Her Help

Health, Body And Mind

I like this quote from this article
We struggle because we think we aren't supposed to struggle

Music Theory, Kids Activities

How to introduce Do Re Mi to small children