I am beyond excited for today’s Discover & Explore linky!! And for two very cool reasons — First, we are starting our fall themes and I just LOVE Autumn 🙂 And more importantly, I’m thrilled to announce that Discover & Explore is now being hosted on 5 amazing blogs! Discover & Explore …
Be Kid-Friendly
As kids grow up, it’s important for them to have their own spaces, learn some reponsibility with regards to taking care of their things, be able to become independent and feel that they are contributing to the family. Here’s a few ideas for easy ways to change your home environment so that kids can do more for themselves, enjoy their space and help out around the house:
Welcome to the Poppins Book Nook – a monthly online book club for kids from preschool to high school!
The theme for this month’s Poppins Book Club is wizards!
Whether it’s Merlin, Dumbledore or Morgan LeFay, there are some much loved wizards in children’s literature.
I know most people associate firecrackers with the 4th of July but kids love to see fireworks no matter the time of year!
We had some really fun ideas for easy crafts and activities shared on our Discover & Explore Patriotic Activities. These five great fireworks crafts that can be adapted for any holiday by chaning the color combinations & completed all year round!
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’.
We are only a few weeks away from the opening of the SEA LIFE Kansas City Aquarium. I was able to attend a media event last week and thought I would get everyone excited with a few pictures and fun facts about one of the sea creatures that will call the aquarium home: stingrays!
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! …
I love getting kids excited about books! I’ve also learned that Children’s Book Publishers also love to get kids excited about reading.
So this week’s edition of our 5 Fun Finds features some of the top Children’s Publishing websites and the amazing games & activities they offer — all linked to great kids books.
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!