30+ Hands-on STEM Activities for Creative Kids

More than 30+ Science, Engineering, Math and Art Activities for creative kids! I'm very excited about today's post!  But I always get excited when we're sharing awesome ideas that will help parents & educators infuse some fun and...

Outdoor Photo Scavenger Hunt

Inspire your kids with an awesome Outdoor Photo Scavenger Hunt this week and get them outside!This is a super easy idea that will keep the kids both busy & creative on those long "Mom, I'm bored!" days ;)Plus, Summer is the perfect time...

5 Awesome Activities at Nature Centers Near Me

Tips on finding local nature centers and nature activities near you!When I first started to stay home with our kids full-time, I knew that we HAD to get out of the house each week.While I'll be the first to admit that there are so many fun ...

FREE Nature Scavenger Hunt {with printable!}

Get out to explore with this FREE Nature Scavenger Hunt with printable checklist!We love to get out and explore new places as a family -- whether it's hiking a new trail, going on a scavenger or finding a new playground!Print off this outdo...

27 Simple Summer Science Experiments

Enjoy these simple summer science experiments that will inspire curious minds!Summer is a wonderful time to let the kids show off their curiosity and do some simple science:Mom, do you think this {non-waterproof object} will float?If I put ...

20 DIY Outdoor Science Experiments

These easy outdoor science experiments turn your backyard into a giant science lab!As you can tell by our collection of science experiments & activities for kids,  we do many of them right in our backyard. This wasn't always t...

20 Ways to Enjoy a Summer Night

One of our favorite parts of summertime is the not-so-strict-bedtime schedule so we love to find some fun things to do on a Summer night!We head out after dinner for a walk to the park or spend a night doing something special. With the...

20 Printable Summer Scavenger Hunts

Enjoy these Summer Scavenger Hunt Ideas while you're on vacation, exploring places around town or just relaxing in the backyard!If there's one thing we love, it's a good scavenger hunt ! In fact, we've been known to 'divide and conque...

17 FUN Activities to Do at the Park

Try one or more of these fun activities to do at the park with your family! Our family LOVES to visit different parks.  Sometimes it's just a short walk at our neighborhood park to visit the ducks or play at the playground.  Other...

Easy Mother's Day Craft or Teacher Appreciation Gift

Love this easy craft idea for Mother's Day or Teacher Appreciation Day -- preschoolers, elementary kids & teens can create a one-of-a-kind gift with this quick tutorial!Do you know what I love about today’s painting project for kids?&...

Earth Day Activities: Free Printable Scavenger Hunt

Grab this free Earth Day Scavenger Hunt printable activity and inspire kids to learn more about our environment!April is a great time to teach our kids about going green, eco-friendly behaviors and ways they can help the environment.When we...

9 Plant & Garden STEM Activities

Explore some science & math in the garden with these great plant activities!Gardening is the perfect way to inspire kids to explore botany (the study of flowers & plants), habitats and pollination.It's also a wonderful family activi...

Outdoor Science: Biodiversity for Kids

A fun outdoor science activity that let's you measure the biodiversity of living things in your backyard ecosystem! Many times, you'll hear kids say "hey, there's a bird!" or "this is the tallest tree in our yard!" This activity takes it on...

100 Fun Things to Do in Spring!

A HUGE list of fun things to do in Spring -- great ideas for Spring Break and seasonal Spring Activities!After this wild & wacky winter, we should all pat ourselves on the back :)Now it's time to enjoy all those things we LOVE about Spr...

Early Spring Scavenger Hunt

Head out on an early Spring Scavenger Hunt with this free printable activity and look for signs of Spring!I so hope Spring is coming soon! We are really in the mood for more outdoor time without all the snow boots and heavy coats.&nb...