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Beans for Brains Scholarship for knitters/crocheters

Do you knit or crochet? Are you planning on attending a four year college in fall of 2011? If so, then you should check into the Jimmy Beans Wool “Beans for Brains” Scholarship. They are offering several $3000 scholarships. Entries are being accepted now through April 1st. Good luck!

crocheted doily

World Maths Day

March 1st is World Maths Day. What is that, you ask? World Maths Day is an online mental arithmetic game.

From the World Maths Day website:

Students play at home and at school against other students around the world in live games of mental arithmetic. Each game lasts for 60 seconds and students can play up to 100 games, earning points for their personal tally. There are 5 levels of play, 20 games on each level.

We welcome school aged children and homeschoolers to register and participate. It’s a great way to improve numeracy and mental arithmetic skills and have fun in the process.

… and it’s absolutely free of charge!

World Maths Day was originally created for students aged 4 – 18 years, but this year and adult’s age category (19 – 119 years) has been added, although the adults are not eligible for prizes.

Read more at the World Maths Day website and register before March 1. The site also provides practice games which can be accessed before March 1.

By registering, you are automatically registered for World Spelling Day on March 3. Have fun!

The Great Backyard Bird Count

Today (February 18) begins the 2011 Great Backyard Bird Count, which continues through Monday, February 21. It’s not too late to sign up and begin today! You can count for as little as 15 minutes or keep track all day long.

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bird

Become a bird watcher and introduce your children to a life-long hobby.

Here’s my bird watcher:

Copper the cat

Don’t worry, she’s not allowed outside!