Category Archives: learning

SPLOOP AMONG US

Posted on 2021/01/09 by circuskitchen

Saturday, January 9th 2020 . I organized something that I don’t know what it is! There is an online video game called “Among Us” that is some kind of social “whodunnit” sleuth kind of experience you can do with others. … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Home School Helper

Posted on 2020/12/17 by circuskitchen

Thursday, December 17th 2020 AT RISE: CJ is at her Distance Learning school desk at home, starting to type on her Chromebook. Mom is sitting next to her. MOM: OK, are you all set? CJ: Mm-hmm. MOM: Do you need … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: Face at Work

Posted on 2020/12/03 by circuskitchen

Thursday, December 3rd 2020 Performing over Zoom today, practicing the craft: . 🤪

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MNOOKM Party

Posted on 2020/11/28 by circuskitchen

Saturday, November 28th 2020 MNOOKM: McSweeney, Neely, Oberhauser, Oberhauser, Kolonoski, McSweeney. It wasn’t a party per se, it just feels like one every time we get these cousins together. . 2020-11-28 MNOOKM Party [0:44]: . And it’s a comfort to … Continue reading →

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Homeschool Headmistress: Cookie Day

Posted on 2020/11/25 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, November 25th 2020 Today is holiday cookie baking day in my daughter’s class. The teacher and all the kids are a joyful cacophony together from their respective kitchens on Google meet, and even Big Brother jumps in on the … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: COVID Safety Tips with Drs. Mal & Be Bopper!

Posted on 2020/11/23 by circuskitchen

November 24th 2020 Hot off the press, here are two safety videos with Dr. Mal Adjusted & Dr. Be Bopper: . Social distancing and masking: Tips from Dr. Mal Adjusted and Dr. Be Bopper [1:59]: . COVID-19 hygiene: Tips from … Continue reading →

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Fun with ClaraJane: Adventures in Hair

Posted on 2020/11/17 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, November 17th 2020 . In “celebration” of ClaraJane “catching up” to her 4th Grade distance learning schoolwork this fall, we fulfill her long-standing wish to dye her hair. . 2020-11-17 CJ’S Hair Adventure [1:13]: . . . Voila. *

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Hospital Clowning: 25th Anniversary of the Laughter League!

Posted on 2020/11/16 by circuskitchen

Monday, November 16th 2020 The Laughter League (formerly Big Apple Circus Clown Care Unit) has been performing in Boston Children’s Hospital now for 25 years! Today we celebrate with an online extravaganza featuring the whole team and lots of amazing … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: Clown Dogs

Posted on 2020/11/06 by circuskitchen

Friday, November 6th 2020 Join us as Dr. Sweetpea, Dr. Be Bopper and special guest star Dr. CJ share their vast knowledge about DOGS! . 2020-11-06 Drs. Sweetpea & Be Bopper & DOGS [4:04]: . #LaughterLeague #BostonChildrensHospital #PawPrints #Dogs *

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Election 2020: #CountEveryVote Rally in Boston with the Kids

Posted on 2020/11/04 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, November 4th 2020 . Boy: We shouldn’t have to worry about the outcome of this election! Me: Why? Boy: Because I’m a KID! Me: I think you mean, you shouldn’t have to worry about whether this election is fair. … Continue reading →

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