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Photograph of A. M. Homes by Marion Ettlinger. Photograph of Yiyun Li by Basso Cannarsa/Agence Opale. A few times a year, the writers Yiyun Li and A. M. Homes sit down to lunch. As friends, they often find themselves talking about almost anything but writing. Often, though, as they ask each other questions, something interesting and unexpected happens: “The thin thread of a story might be unearthed,” Homes recently told us, “or the detail of a recent experience, or a gnawing question one finds unanswerable. Somewhere between the menu, the meal and the coffee, maybe the story begins to form.”...

This week, Jake goes out with comedian EJ Marcus. The two discuss comedy “bits,” the politics of meeting for coffee, and childhood strip club burgers. Tune in for more. Listen Online Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Or Check Out the Conversation Here Jake Cornell: No. Rocka Rolla is fun, but yes, a Hot Toddy there is funny. EJ Marcus: OK, noted. Never again. J: No, but I get it. When I was bartending and people would order Hot Toddies, I was like, “I get it, but you also — you need to get it.” Do you know what...

There are several factors to consider before deciding what to watch when little kids are around We’ve all felt the temptation at some point: a movie you’ve been dying to see is finally streaming (Bullet Train perhaps? Or maybe Emily the Criminal), and you’d like nothing more than to watch it right away. Only problem? Your baby’s bedtime isn’t for another 3 hours, and by then, you’ll be too tired to focus on a movie. But… they’re babies, right? How much could it hurt if you watch it while they’re still up? We know it’s not a good idea to...

"I know!""I've got an idea!""Teacher Tom, look at this!"The soundtrack of a play-based preschool is punctuated by expressions of these "eureka moments." Sometimes the children would run up to me in groups, grab my arms to pull me over to what they had collectively discovered or invented or understood, babbling their explanations and theories explaining with their hands and bodies as well as their words.There is a myth embedded deeply in Western schooling that tells us that learning happens according to some sort of hierarchical progression, but that simply doesn't jibe with what we know about how humans, especially young...

This super low-prep spring sensory bin needs to be added to your spring activities for preschoolers today! You only need a few ingredients for it, and the bin will keep your students engaged for hours. Kids explore important early learning concepts with this spring water sensory bin, all while playing and having fun. Multiple senses are engaged as the children explore the soapy sensory materials, which enhances the learning. In addition to being very easy to assemble, the spring sensory play can easily be changed as needed. So you can make adjustments based on the needs and interests of your...