This week, Discover & Explore is going under the sea!
We are having fun with ocean animals, sea life and other underwater discoveries. I can’t wait to see what you link up this week! We decided to explore whales for our under the sea activity.
Nature & Outdoor Activities
Explore the world under the sea with this Ocean Layers Activity for Kids! We LOVE doing science projects about the ocean’s zones and layers each summer! It just seems like the right time to explore the big blue sea and learn a little about our favorite marine animals too. Today’s activity not only explores ocean …
Enjoy a fun Fall Scavenger Hunt this week with this free printable list of clues! It’s that time again — leaves are changing, animals are preparing for winter and Mother Nature is showing off her true colors. And there’s no easier way to get out and delight in the seasonal changes than with a fun …
Free Fall Leaf Scavenger Hunt printable to inspire kids to get outside, practice a little math and (most of all) enjoy the beauty of the season! Leaf hunt activities are second nature in Autumn! Whether you’re creating leaf rubbings or just enjoying the color, there are so many ways to play, learn and craft with …
Let’s face it, no matter how much we’d LOVE for the kids to spend more time outdoors, sometimes it’s an uphill battle.
“But Moooom, it’s too hot.” (can you hear the whine in that — oh yeah)
“There’s nothing to do outside.”
“But I’d rather do {insert any indoor activity that can’t be taken outside} — except for their chores 😉
One of the best ways to offer kids real life science opportunities is through Citizen Science Projects where they can learn firsthand what is happening in the world! I know that the name ‘citizen scientist’ can sound kind of, well, super research-y but it’s really not — there are hundreds of great projects that any …
Today we are going to have a look INSIDE nature at the parts of a flower with a fun hands-on science project – flower dissection and pollination. As Spring sets in, we are all treated to blossoming trees and beautiful flowers. I’m sure your kids will pick flowers, smell their scent and then give the …
The weather this winter has been a “don’t look a gift horse in the mouth” type of thing. So, in honor of the unseasonably warm temperatures, we’ve put together an early spring scavenger hunt list for kids to encourage them to get out and discover what nature looks like as spring approaches. Head out to a park, trail or even around your neighborhood and enjoy!
Spring scavenger hunt ideas & games that inspire kids of all ages to enjoy the outdoors! This week’s round-up of FREE printable scavenger hunts for kids includes a variety of Spring Scavenger Hunt ideas and printable games to play outside! It seems that no matter where we go lately, there’s always some new to see …
Try a few of these winter science experiments that explore snow, ice and cold temperatures! As if the past ten months haven’t been historic enough, it seems that we are making history once again with one of the most brutal cold snaps in decades!! As my grandmother always told me “if life hands you lemons, …