Author Archives: Lilly Kuleshova
Wisdom Comes not from Age, but from Education and Learning.
“Wisdom comes not from age, but from education and learning.” – Anton Checkov
How does an Abacus Work?
The abacus or counting frame is an ancient calculating tool. It origins can be traced back to the Sumerian civilization about 2500 BC. It was widespread use in ancient Egypt, Greece and Persia. Today it has been largely replaced by … Continue reading
Life is Like a Rolling Coaster. Live it. Be Happy.
“Life is like a rolling coaster. Live it. Be happy. Enjoy life.” – Avril Lavigne
Maybe Social Media Is Actually Making Kids Smarter?
This is a response to all those critics out there who claim social networking makes our kids less smart. I argue the opposite is true. Technology makes kids smarter to the point of ushering an era of hyper-literacy!
Will I Ever Need Math in The Real World?
Students often question the usefulness of algebra and express various objections. “I don’t need algebra, because I’m not going to college”.
Secret of Happiness is Freedom, the Secret of Freedom is Courage
“The secret of happiness is freedom, the secret of freedom is courage” – Carrie Jones
Music is Everybodys Business
“Music is everybody’s business. It’s only the publishers who think people own it” – John Lennon
Nothing Is Impossible
“Nothing is impossible, the word itself says i’m possible!” – Audrey Hepburn
Everything You Can Imagine Is Real
“Everything you can imagine is real.” – Pablo Picasso
You Learn More if You are Laughing at the Same Time
“I think you learn more if you are laughing at the same time.“ – Mary Ann Shaffer