Hilltown Families 
Here’s a recap of news and information posted on Hilltown Families this past week, along with a map for finding out what’s happening...
Peruse our list of List of Weekly Suggested Events for a comprehensive list of events happening throughout the four counties of Western MA, including Bulletin Board Announcements,
Here’s a recap of news and information posted on Hilltown Families this past week, along with a map for finding out what’s happening...
Here’s a recap of news and information posted on Hilltown Families this past week, along with a map for finding out what’s happening this weekend and next week throughout Western MA!...
Here’s a recap of news and information posted on Hilltown Families this past week, along with a map for finding out what’s happening this weekend and next week throughout Western MA!...
Serving as the sequel to 2011's Race to Nowhere, director Vicki Abeles' Beyond Measure offers a heartening look at the possibilities for meaningful change within the American education system. Pairing real-life...
Families with young children and early childhood educators will discover an abundance of online educational resources at the Massachusetts Department of Early Education's Resources for Early Learning! Lesson plans and activity...
How about that "thinking outside the box" concept. It can be an irritating buzzing fly of a term when you are not in an environment to truly stimulate invention, innovation and...
Play that is unscripted, better known as creative-free play, nurtures a child's innate creativity and abilities to be resourceful and to problem solve. Childhood summer activities like making mud pies,...
This summer, libraries across the state are offering an innovative summer reading program to young readers. Titled "Fizz, Boom, Read!," the program supports the development of reading and literacy skills, while...
Facing the Screen Dilemma Separates Hype From What Children Really Need Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood: Smart boards. Smartphones. Tablets. E-books, apps and more. The rapid influx of new screen devices...
Hurricane Sandy and Halloween Offer Learning Opportunities Online Hurricane Sandy might have schools closed while we await her arrival, but the learning can continue at home (so long as you have...
MICROWAVE CHOCOLATE by Robert Krampf Combine science and chocolate to learn about how microwave ovens work. This week’s experiment turned into a two parter. It started out as one experiment, but...
YAH! Curriculum Youth Against Hunger Education Take time this summer to learn about issues affecting your community as a family! For starters, resources from the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts’ Youth...
Robert Krampf’s Experiment of the Week: THE BULLROARER This week’s experiment is an old one, but a fun one. The basic concept of the Bullroarer can be found in the distant...
KidWind & Green Dollhouse Challenge at the Western MA Science & Sustainability Expo This May, Greenfield Community College will be hosting the first annual Western Massachusetts Science and Sustainability Exposition. The...
Robert Krampf’s Experiment of the Week: SOLAR POWER Visiting the world’s largest solar power plants to explore reflection and refraction. Video: Solar Power
Educational Programs for Kids at the Springfield Museums There are numerous educational opportunities and adventures to be had at the Springfield Museums! Visitors can explore topics and ideas anywhere from important...
Robert Krampf’s Experiment of the Week: Bird on a Wire How can birds sit on power lines without getting shocked?
100 Links (Spring/Summer 2011) Nearly every day we add recommended links to the Hilltown Families bank of on-line resources. Some of you might find these links well suited for your family,...
Willow Children Recently, I acquired a branch from a curly willow tree. The trees, known as Salix matsudana ‘Tortuosa’ to botanists, are lovely. Their branches bend and twist as they grow...
100 Links (Winter/Spring 2011) Nearly every day we add recommended links to the Hilltown Families bank of on-line resources. Some of you might find these links well suited for your family,...
Education Reform, One Video at a Time Hollington Lee of Hatfield, MA writes: You never know what crazy thing listening to someone else’s ideas will inspire. In my case, as a...
Lost and Frantic in the Race to Nowhere Remember that classic scene from I Love Lucy where Lucy and Ethel are working in a candy factory? They’re supposed to be wrapping...
The Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School in Haydenville, MA writes: The Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School (HCCPS) is joining the Smith College Department of Education and Child Study and the Smith...
100 Links (Fall 2010/Winter 2011) Nearly every day we add recommended links to the Hilltown Families bank of on-line resources. Some of you might find these links well suited for your...
When your child heads back to school, it's a great time to start talking with his teacher. What can you tell a teacher that will help him do his job...
Educational & Fun Competition for Students Promotes Awareness About Transportation, Technology and the Environment On Saturday, June 5th, area middle school students will gather at Reid Middle School in Pittsfield, MA...