Let’s face it, we now live in a virtual world. We learn and game online, shop online, hold Zoom meetings, order from online delivery services, and meet up with friends virtually. We even take part in online music competitions. We are resilient in the face of adversity, and none more so than kids. So, when […]
Planning a scouting trip is a great way to explore the world while earning merit badges. There are so many options from which to choose! It really depends on what you hope to accomplish. Consider these 4 best scout trips for merit badges (and fun!) Washington D.C. Washington D.C. has been a great scout […]
If you are looking for an amazing student music trip, think about spicing things up. Lafayette is the birthplace of Cajun, Creole, Zydeco, Jazz, Blues, Rock & Roll, and more. It’s the epicenter of American music! Here are 7 reasons to plan a music trip to Lafayette… 1. Acadian Culture If Lafayette is the birthplace […]
Robert Burton taught at J.C. Booth Middle School in Georgia for 30 years. He loved to travel with students and chose Kaleidoscope as his trusted trip planner for more than 25 life-changing student adventures! Mr. Burton shares expert advice for planning a great school trip. 1. “Tease” the trip Talking about the trip builds excitement […]
If you’re like me, you’re climbing the walls. Your nose is pressed to the window and all you can think about is going somewhere. ANYWHERE. You want to plan a trip! But travel looks a little different right now. How do you know where to go, what to do, or where to stay? How do […]
This post was inspired by Yamaha Master Educator Richard Floyd Every marching band, ensemble, or solo performer knows the drill. After months of rehearsal and hours of fine-tuning, they nervously prepare to take the field or stage. Frazzled directors hopping with adrenaline shout last-minute performance tips like “Don’t forget about embouchure!” “Use good technique!” “Keep […]
Do you remember the Hormel Pepperoni commercial with the guy playing a polka version of “pep-pep-pepperona?” My music-loving, accordion-playing son LOVED it! He thought it was the greatest way ever to make a living and wondered how he could get in on the action. I mean, it can’t be easy to make your mark as […]
I needed some mascara and asked my 13-year-old for help. Which one would make my middle-aged eyes pop (in a good way!)? She immediately went to her phone and gave me a recommendation from someone I’d never heard of. Huh? She rolled her still youthful eyes at me and said “Mom, she’s like the biggest […]
Advances in technology and the enormous influence of social media have created a digital world. Toss in a pandemic, and EVERYONE is doing something virtually! Job applications are online, music auditions are virtual, even the NBA is playing for a virtual audience. The internet is buzzing with opportunities for success beyond your wildest dreams. But […]
As students prepare to return to school this fall, it may look a little different than in the past. Masking and social distancing will replace backpacks and team activities. Many students will be learning from home part or full-time rather than in classrooms. As parents get ready for the new school year, we have 5 […]
As you think about planning a student trip, you probably have lots of new questions. Travel looks a little different than it did a year ago! Who could have guessed we’d be worrying about masks, social distancing, and high touchpoints? Nevertheless, you value travel as a key piece of the learning puzzle. If a class […]
As Labor Day arrives each year, the kid in me pouts just a little. Schools are back in session (at home or in class!), the air is a bit cooler, and I hear the peepers outside at night. The steamy, carefree days of swimming and staying up late are over… almost! We still have one […]
