Saturday Silliness: Lollipop Opera by Don Freeman

Funky Fridays: Gotta Get Up by Sugar Free Allstars

They Might Be Thursday: No!/Clap Your Hands by They Might Be Giants

What is That? Wednesday: Mieders Alpine Coaster

It's the middle of the week already?

So it is...bonjour and welcome to Wednesday!

Today's video is from Austria.  I'll let the guy who made the video explain what you're about to see:

This is a single-pipe alpine coaster in Mieders, Austria. You reach the summit via a cable car and then sit on a small car with a brake lever and off you go. Having ridden it once using a little braking, I decided to try it a second time without using the brakes. This is SCARY! Enjoy the ride!

Whoa!  I'll admit, I'm not a big fan of roller coasters, so watching one from the safety of my sofa was adventurous enough for me!  ;)

Claraboo

Tale Spinner Tuesdays: Chick Chicka Boom Boom

This one is for our friend Josh who begins kindergarten in the fall.

Musical Mondays: Tell Me a Story by Bill Thomas

Science Sunday: HEAD RUSH - Terminal Velocity

Oh, hello!

Running late today...such a busy day!  Sorry to post and run, but.....I have to post and RUN!  :)

Clarabooooooo

Saturday Silliness: In Tents by Recess Monkey

Recess Monkey... Teatro Zin Zanni... AND PETER PITOFSKY?!?

Awesome sauce! Complete and total AWESOME SAUCE!!!

Super Hero Friday: We R Super Heroes by Robbert Bobbert and The Bubble Machine

It's Friday!!!

I don't know about you, but this week's been pretty long.  Sometimes it's pretty easy to feel down or to feel like you don't have much to give.   
That's why I'm sharing this video today, even though the word "superheroes" doesn't start with an "F" for Friday:

Be a superhero today.  

Be one for yourself or for someone who needs one.  

It's one of the most important things you can do.

Love,

Claraboo

They Might Be Thursdays: Particle Man by the 5th Grade of the Kingsley Montessori School in Boston, MA

What Is That? Wednesdays: Milk In My Sippy Cup

Tale Spinner Tuesday: Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems

And a very happy Tuesday to you all!

Here's a book by a favorite author of ours, Mo Willems.  He's written a lot of fun Pigeon books, but this one makes me laugh most of all:

If you happen to stop by the library today, pick up some Mo Willems books!  If you haven't read his Knuffle Bunny books, you should start there.  :)

Claraboo

Musical Mondays: Good To See You Again by Bill Thomas

Another classic Captain Kangaroo clip from Mr. Bill Thomas, who wrote original music for Captain Kangaroo in the 1970s. This rare clip from the show has not been seen in over 30 years...

Our friend Mr. Thomas has a CD available with some of his music from Captain Kangaroo. It is entitled "Time Can Be So Magic" (also known as Bill Thomas and A Circle of Friends). It's available for download on iTunes and you can listen to the whole album on Spotify. It is also available on CD Baby, where you can purchase it as a gift for any special children in your life by clicking here.

Science Sunday: Kangaroo Island: a haven for Australian wildlife

Welcome to Sunday!  

I hope your weekend was restful, yet adventurous.  Were you able to go on a bike ride?  I rode my bicycle around the Acres with Tutu (she's Eppy's sister and has the GREATEST pink hair) and played in the sprinkler.  

You're never too old to run through a sprinkler!

In honor of the Captain himself, I'm sharing a video on kangaroos...did you know there is a WHOLE island off of South Australia that is a wildlife sanctuary for kangaroos, koalas, echidnas, and more?  Watch this video to learn more...

Claraboo

Friendly Friday: "Fine Friends are Here" by Dan Zanes

HAPPY FRIDAY TO YOU ALL!!

I'm sharing a video by the awesomely talented and extremely friendly Dan Zanes to welcome you into your weekend...I hope the sun shines, the flowers bloom, the wind gently blows, and your garden flourishes.  Let's make this the best weekend we've all had yet!

Claraboo

They Might Be Thursdays: Seven

What Is That Wednesdays: What Kind of Cat Are You by Billy Jonas

Tale Spinner Tuesday: Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans

"We love our bread, we love our butter ...

but most of all we love each other!"

Today's story is about an adventurous little girl named Madeline who lives in Paris, France!  She attends a boarding school with eleven other girls and inspires them to use their imagination and creativity.

I loved Madeline's adventures when I was a little caribou and I still do! 

and here's the rest of the episode!

What fun adventures do you go on when you use your imagination?

Have a great week and I'll see you soon!

Claraboo

Musical Mondays: Something Good to Drink by Bill Thomas

Another classic Captain Kangaroo clip from Bill Thomas, who wrote original music for Captain Kangaroo in the 1970s. This clip from the show has not been seen in 30 years...





The very talented Mr. Thomas has a CD available with some of his music from Captain Kangaroo. It is entitled "Time Can Be So Magic" (also known as Bill Thomas and A Circle of Friends). It's available for download on iTunes and you can listen to the whole album on Spotify. It is also available on CD Baby, where you can purchase it as a gift for any special children in your life by clicking here.

Silly Saturday: Animal Olympians

Hello!

Yep, you read that correctly....Animal. Olympians. 

As in "animals playings games and competitive sports against each other". 

 I know, I had to watch it to believe it myself:

I finished planting my garden today!  

A little late to be doing so, but hopefully everything will grow just beautifully. I planted carrots, mesclun mix (a lettuce mix), basil, squash, onions, roma tomatoes, cream sausage tomatoes, peppers, and lavender. Whew! My hibiscus plant

is continuing to grow and produce delightful flowers that the bees like to visit.

Are you growing a garden?  What did you plant?  What are you most excited to grow this year?

Claraboo

Funky Fridays: Gotta Be You by Secret Agent 23 Skidoo

They Might Be Thursdays: The Mesopotamians by TMBG

Good morning Thursday!

And once again, it's the day of the week where we celebrate those crazy guys in a band we all love so well, They Might Be Giants.  I found a great video today...I guarantee it'll get stuck in your head and you'll be singing it all day long. 

You're welcome.  :)

Exciting happenings are....well, happening here at the Acres!  The Captain's had some pretty important-sounding phone calls lately, he's staying up late working on his TV show to make it oh-so-very BRILLIANT for all of you, and everyone else here at the Acres are getting caught up in the enthusiasm and hard work.

Soooo...I'll still be updating the blog, but only a few times a week.  I know, I know, I'll miss each and every one of you on the days I can't check in here, but it's all worth it, I promise you!

:)

Have a beautiful day!

 Claraboo

What is that Wednesday: The Busy World of Richard Scarry - The Snowstorm

Oh hello, hello, HELLO!

I'm not sure how many of you have heard of or appreciate/love/adore Richard Scarry and his marvelous books, but I couldn't wait another day to share them with you.

So today's "What is that?" is going to be a bit of a stretch....how about: "What is that? A video about snowstorms in June??"

I know, it doesn't REALLY work, but I hope you enjoy the video anyway... :)

Have a strong and beautiful day today!

Claraboo

Tale Spinner Tuesday: The Porcupine by Roald Dahl

Good morning everyone!

I took the weekend off (I didn't think you would mind at all, but I do hope you missed me a teensie-tiny bit), but I'm back with a funny video from one of my all-time favorite authors, Roald Dahl.  He wrote Matilda, James and the Giant Peach, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The BFG, and Fantastic Mr. Fox, just to name a very few.

He also loved to write silly poems and this is one of my very favorites:

Claraboo

Musical Mondays: Time Can Be So Magic by Bill Thomas

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls... here is a rare and genuine treat: Bill Thomas, who wrote original music for Captain Kangaroo in the 1970s, with a clip from the show not seen in 30 years...

The very talented Mr. Thomas has a CD available with some of his music from Captain Kangaroo. It is entitled "Time Can Be So Magic" (also known as Bill Thomas and A Circle of Friends). It's available for download on iTunes and you can listen to the whole album on Spotify.

It is also available on CD Baby, where you can purchase it as a gift for any special children in your life by clicking here.

Scientific Sundays: A Disneyland Time-Lapse Video That Uses Over 30,000 Photos

It took Daniel Navarrete more than a year and over 30,000 photos to create this wonderful time-lapse video of Disneyland (courtesy of Laughing Squid).

Saturday Silliness: Baby Baboon

Fairytale Fridays: Thumbelina