tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post3226909511908600083..comments2024-01-05T06:16:49.932+00:00Comments on Expat Mum: Fun at the Fair. An American TraditionExpat mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17798190669591053390noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-20557731898414185892010-04-01T05:57:21.734+01:002010-04-01T05:57:21.734+01:00Love it. Can't wait to see more.Love it. Can't wait to see more.Cindyhttp://www.petmedscoupons.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-69649248838028292642010-03-18T08:00:14.395+00:002010-03-18T08:00:14.395+00:00This was such an awesome (and amusing post!).
I g...This was such an awesome (and amusing post!).<br /><br />I grew up in Singapore and went to a British school (and then American school later on); and these science fair projects definitely bring back memories slaving away at styrofoam models.<br /><br />Anyhow- I'm now in Beijing and was looking up some blogs about expat life. I'm looking forward to reading more about expat life in the US!Duncan Leunghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13728753635259073553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-86112385333577935762010-03-15T22:48:53.870+00:002010-03-15T22:48:53.870+00:00AS a scientist I say awesome, and I love your son&...AS a scientist I say awesome, and I love your son's project. Pre kids I used to judge a local middle school fair and I would have given him lots of points!<br /><br />It will be so hard for me not to interfere with my own kids when they get to this age, so thanks for the warning! I totally love this stuff. I can kind of relate to the parent who made the solar system model,she or he probably just got too excited!<br /><br /> Maybe we need adult hobbyist science fairs for parents like me to express our geekiness?!geekymummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10529149669501249892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-44548186877939615932010-03-15T13:45:39.857+00:002010-03-15T13:45:39.857+00:00Nope, PP still doesn't work for me. Weird. I&#...Nope, PP still doesn't work for me. Weird. I'll have to investigate my settings and try from the gym computer.Mrs Baumnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-3245109904702890012010-03-13T22:20:40.824+00:002010-03-13T22:20:40.824+00:00He did a great job, right now I'm helping my l...He did a great job, right now I'm helping my little brother put together his science project and you've given me some great ideas ;) thanks!Pattyhttp://www.ultimatefitnessgear.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-45339180172974670272010-03-13T19:05:29.962+00:002010-03-13T19:05:29.962+00:00No - I just got to it from here and from a Google ...No - I just got to it from here and from a Google search.Expat mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17798190669591053390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-37163505836033975802010-03-13T16:49:20.674+00:002010-03-13T16:49:20.674+00:00On a different subject, has something happened to ...On a different subject, has something happened to Pond Parleys or is it just my computer playing up? I just get a blank page when I click on it. Don't think I've changed any settings or anything...Mrs Baumnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-53560659940240696982010-03-13T06:54:41.428+00:002010-03-13T06:54:41.428+00:00That is too cute. I've never experienced a sci...That is too cute. I've never experienced a science fair, didn't have them when I was in school. We do have a school Summer Fete here and there is always a competition such as a medievel mask or something or other ... and I have to say the parents are just as involved!A Modern Motherhttp://www.amodernmother.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-1420801931726983152010-03-12T23:17:05.620+00:002010-03-12T23:17:05.620+00:00Their school has them presenting from a very early...Their school has them presenting from a very early age so they're pretty comfortable with it. This kid however, has to be reined in a bit. No idea where he gets it from!!!Expat mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17798190669591053390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-32203225337060677142010-03-12T20:27:24.365+00:002010-03-12T20:27:24.365+00:00This is amazing, I really hope he'll be intere...This is amazing, I really hope he'll be interested in doing this next year as well. I am a scientist, so I may be a bit biased... I met many college students who are not that good and happy about presenting their knowledge. <br /><br />As for the perfectionists, maybe the parents who do the projects for their children feel like they missed out on it when they were little ? I'd have a hard time not "taking over" (I do not have children yet), but your approach to it works great.Monanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-70546650883935480032010-03-12T13:51:52.481+00:002010-03-12T13:51:52.481+00:00Lorna - hmmm. Why didn't I think of that? Oh w...Lorna - hmmm. Why didn't I think of that? Oh wait, I've been here too long now.<br />Liz - don't wish it on yourself, it's a lot of work. At least at our school though it's very low key and voluntary. Some of my friends are up till the wee hours getting their display boards together.<br /><br />The funny thing is it came home from school yesterday and was immediately stripped, covered in red, white and blue fabric and turned into the Queenager's photographic display.Expat mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17798190669591053390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-43180754592027817542010-03-12T09:01:56.254+00:002010-03-12T09:01:56.254+00:00Wow, he's amazing. And he did most of it himse...Wow, he's amazing. And he did most of it himself - so much better than the solar system lit up from inside. <br /><br />Broadway Joe, brilliant!Dorset Dispatcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10457466586411004146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-12865706362830241112010-03-12T07:40:39.867+00:002010-03-12T07:40:39.867+00:00Those models are outstanding. I think we SHOULD ha...Those models are outstanding. I think we SHOULD have something similar in the UK. No 1 Son goes to a school where they still teach the separate sciences, but I know so many that don't and I think it's a shame.<br /><br />Broadway Joe - I love it!Liz (LivingwithKids)http://www.kidstart.co.uk/livingwithkidsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-82067935019892654912010-03-12T07:24:57.207+00:002010-03-12T07:24:57.207+00:00The Science Fair folder has just come home with al...The Science Fair folder has just come home with all the deadlines and contracts. Last year I pleaded complete ignorance, stamped my foot and declared that, as I wasn't American, hadn't attended American school, there was absolutely no way could I help. Amazingly it worked and I got out of it. I've applied the same technique this year.<br /><br />That is a very cool amphibian project, we may have to use that next year.Calif Lornahttp://califlorna.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-24553883787080634452010-03-11T19:13:50.815+00:002010-03-11T19:13:50.815+00:00I am very impressed, his display looks wonderful a...I am very impressed, his display looks wonderful and his knowledge sounds most impressive. Having met him and been kept entertained, I can well imagine he was a little chatty star of the show!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09542425639950850366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-44158269261016436562010-03-11T18:49:53.701+00:002010-03-11T18:49:53.701+00:00I am so impressed. I haven't heard any noise ...I am so impressed. I haven't heard any noise about a science fair at the British School. Thank god.Nicolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07017352687163694581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-86609364495544895642010-03-11T17:10:18.859+00:002010-03-11T17:10:18.859+00:00Wow! He did a great job. Mind you, I can REALLY sy...Wow! He did a great job. Mind you, I can REALLY sympathise with the amount of work involved for you and the fact that it probably took over the entire life of your household during the prep time!Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00085577423870971279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-8499096322827274332010-03-11T16:58:42.930+00:002010-03-11T16:58:42.930+00:00Sorry about the speeling mistakes in the middle bu...Sorry about the speeling mistakes in the middle but I can't be bothered to take the post down, correct it and re-post. I assumed they didn't get in the way of the general meaning.Expat mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17798190669591053390noreply@blogger.com