Each summer, our kids look forward to seeing fireworks on July 4th. We have a great spot where we are able to view firework displays for 3 locations and my daughter’s favorite part is sitting on the top of the car to see them. July 4th is a great time to talk with kids about …
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Thanks for joining us for The $0 Summer: Making Memories without Spending a Dime! Here’s your first freebie! Download & print your free copy of the 105 Days of Free Summer Fun or click on the image below. Please do not share these printables with others as they are created especially for …
We are on countdown in our house — only 9 more school days left for us!
Yep, only 9 days, 4 finals, 3 school activities and 1 graduation event — then we can enjoy sleeping in, long days without schedules, fun day trips and some relaxing time to connect.
I do love summer!
Yes, some days are longer than others and the kids do get bored by mid-July — but we wouldn’t trade it for the world!
Do your kids have their countdown clock for the last day of school started? Have them help you do one more thing before they ditch their school supplies for bathing suits! Sort through all their end of year school supplies to see what they can reuse or recycle for next year!
Have you ever had a kid who asked “Can I help?” when you were preparing a meal? There’s all kinds of ways that kids can get involved in the kitchen!
Cooking is a great life skill and everyone should know some of the basics behind preparing a well-balanced meal. Young children can learn how to choose nutritious foods, prepare snacks, and mix & measure ingredients. Older kids will enjoy mastering the skills of whisking, creating fun desserts and learning to crack an egg (warning: buy more than you think you’ll need).
Kids seem to always be asking questions — How many stars are in the sky? Why is the weather so hot? How do animals know what to do when it gets cold outside?
Believe it or not, even young children are able to understand some scientific concepts. Never assume that your child’s too young to understand something — always try explaining it first (don’t underestimate their intelligence)!
Here are 5 science concepts that kids can grasp with easy ways to show your child the ‘science behind the question’.
I’m sure you’re familiar with the old saying idiom — “March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb.” In the month of March, life seems to revolve around the crazy weather. And every once in a while, if you’re lucky, you are treated to something beautiful … a rainbow! …
Welcome to the new Discover & Explore linky! The linky is hosted by Edventures with Kids and Fantastic Fun & Learning. Each week, we will feature a different theme and ask you to link up your kids activities, crafts, recipes, outings, booklists and family-friendly posts. This week, we will Discover & Explore Butterflies! …
Exploring the world and learning about different cultures is an important way to help your kids to grow. One fun way to do that this month is to celebrate Chinese New Year: the Year of the Dragon!