Enjoy these Must-Read picture books and read alouds for Black History Month! February is Black History Month, a time celebrate the achievements of African Americans and learn about both the famous and not-as-well-known people who changed the face of history. As parents & educators, it’s our job to introduce a variety of literature into our …
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The topic for this week’s Dr. Seuss science activities for kids is animal habitat project ideas and activities! Diving in to learning about where animals live — like our recent layers of the ocean zones habitat project for kids — is a wonderful way to inspire an interest in animals and their environment. 40 …
Enjoy these Christmas-themed nature books and winter play activities! Christmas is a wonderful time to invite nature into the house! We love creating & crafting with natural items during the holidays — they’re not only free but plentiful. Not to mention, some of them have such a wonderful scent! So enjoy these great play activities, …
A great list of Thanksgiving books about being thankful & funny Thanksgiving stories! Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays — a time to talk about gratitude (try these free printable Family Conversation Starters that focus on gratitude & thankfulness!) and celebrate why we’re thankful. And it’s nice to have extra time to spend with …
Learn how animals prepare for winter with books & activities about hibernation and migration! Our kids are always curious about where animals go in the winter. Like we explored with our animal habitat project, animals either adapt to their surroundings or need to make a temporary move. One day, there are birds, squirrels and so …
Enjoy these gorgeous kids books about leaves — perfect to pair with favorite Fall activities this Autumn or to take with you on a leaf scavenger hunt! One of the best things about Autumn (next to the pumpkin bread, of course) are the beautiful leaves! I love to go on long drives to see the …
Do you know the song “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”? For me, that’s Autumn!
I love fall – love, love, love it! The cooler temps, beautiful colors and the smell of the air. And one of my favorite things to do in the fall is to move our reading time outdoors.
Find free places to camp with your family and great books about camping for kids! Planning a family camping trip this year? Or maybe planning to pitch a tent in the backyard? Family camping with kids can be tons of fun — sleeping under the stars, cooking over a campfire and spending some time unplugged …
The kids and I have always loved forest animals — probably because we live in the middle of the plains 😉 So seeing a moose doesn’t happen so often in our area.
But when we head out on vacation — trips to the Rocky Mountains or The Black Hills of South Dakota — we spend time seeking out and observing the amazing wildlife in the forest!
Gorgeous children’s books about the forest life and woodland animals! Summer and Fall are the perfect time to read these stories set in the woods & get out to explore! You don’t need a large area at all — even a small wooded area will do — in order to experience a whole new world …