Try this easy Christmas science experiment as a fun winter break or holiday-themed classroom activity! There’s nothing like the holidays to get you in the mood to do some science experiments, right?! Actually, it’s those long winter break days when the kids need some creative things to do that usually spur some of these ideas. …
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A guide to the 15 best Children’s Magazines for toddlers, preschoolers, big kids & tweens! When my kids were young, I loved to take them to the library. We would search the shelves for our favorite books and attend storytime sessions. And sometimes we would explore a new area of the library — which is …
I don’t know about you but I am READY for Spring!! The sub-zero temps and melting mitten piles are old news at our house so I’ve started focusing on all the FUN celebrations we have coming up — Valentine’s Day, Easter & Spring. And I’m not the only one looking forward to the next …
Have you ever read a book with the kids and thought “Wow! I wish there was something more that we could do with the story.” ? Than boy do we have an awesome post for you today! One of our amazing friends has created a book of extension activities to pair with the much loved …
Getting tired of being stuck in the house? Not sure what to do with the kids on winter break days? Here’s a great list of things to do in Kansas City — workshops, events & ideas for some wonderful winter fun! Learn about the Holidays Christmas at Lanesfield When: Fridays and Saturdays thru Jan. 4th …
Explore backyard birds with these activities & crafts that can be done year round! We have always loved outdoor activities as a family and wintertime is no exception. Birds enjoyable for the whole family and unlike so many other animals, they can easily be found thoughout the world — whether you live in a city, …
Have you ever taken the kids to visit a farm? We have so many conveniences in our lives that most children don’t understand how their food is grown or where it begins.
Farm visits can be lots of fun for children — seeing the animals, learning how food is grown and gaining some knowledge about food and agriculture.
Today we are exploring Moon Activities for Kids in preschool, kindergarten and first grade (older kids will enjoy them too!) as we wrap up our Discover & Explore Moon, Stars and Nighttime Sky. We had some really creative ideas for teaching your kids about the moon shared last week so I wanted to feature some …
We’re heading out for summer vacation soon and I asked my daughter what she wants to bring in her suitcase – her ‘very important items’ include a swimsuit, blankie & 32 books! So, as a parent, here’s where I jump up and down saying ‘Yea! She loves to read!” but the practical side of me says there’s no way we can pack that many books. Not to mention, she’s a voracious reader (finishes a book off faster than an ice cream cone!) so she’ll tear through those in the first few days of our trip and then need more.
If you’re still not sure what to get the kids (your kids, nieces, nephews or grandkids) this year, skip the electronics and go for a classic gift that will inspire them to be creative. Most of these ideas will also work as fun stocking stuffers!