One of the most popular attractions for families is the zoo. I’m not sure if it’s all the curiosity that we have about animal behavior or the fact that most of our kids act like animals so we think they’ll feel at home during their visit 😉
And June is National Zoo Month! Our last Discover & Explore linky theme was Zoos & Wild Animals and we had some great reviews of family friendly zoos that were shared.
Attention Parents: What do you do when you see something like this? Do you send your kids over to play and explore? Or do you pick up a mallet and make some music? I have a summer challenge for you — Go Play at the Playground! Notice I didn’t say “Take the kids …
Welcome to the June Virtual Book Club for Kids! Each month, we choose a different author and highlight their books along with some fun activities. And I’m so excited for this month’s author because she is one of my favorite for kids — Gail Gibbons! Using Non-fiction Books to Engage Kids Ms. Gibbons writes …
Booklist for Lyle the Crocodile Read some of these fun (and funny) books about crocodiles in connection with the Coterie’s performance of Lyle the Crocodile. The House on East 88th Street by Bernard Waber is the first book in the Lyle series. When Joshua Primm and his family move into their new house, they …
The 2012 Summer Olympic Games are less than a month away! So many families spend time together watching the events and learning about the Olympics and the host country. This year, the Olympics will be hosted in London – I wonder what type of opening ceremony & events we will see?
We are officially on summer vacation (yea!) and making some fun plans for what we’d like to do this year. Once of the top things on our list each summer is to explore someplace new in our city. I’m sure you know, just like me, that life gets busy once you have kids. And all …
Well, today’s the day! It’s the last day of school for the kids here. As I put the finishing touches on this post, my oldest is completing his final exams and my youngest is enjoying the school talent show. They will both come home with light backpacks, a smile on their faces and to …
Browse our listings for camps & sessions that fit your child’s interests — new camps added each week! Fun & Adventure Camps — Enrichment Camps — Music, Theater & Art Camps Enrichment Camps & Sessions in Kansas City If your kids are looking to master a new language, hone their math and …
Each month, a new theme will be introduced and we encourage you to choose your own book (or two) to read. Parents and teachers will find lots of fun activities each month based on the theme – this month’s theme is Knights, Princesses & Castles. If you’re a blogger, connect your books to an activity or craft and share it during our link-up each month.
Looking for some fun ideas, activities and places to visit for Spring Break? If you have a few hours… Visit the Library All the area libraries have fun Spring Break activities, some are offering St. Patrick’s fun too. And browse the shelves for some great books and fun movies (check out …
