Leaf Rubbing Activity: Art & Science Project

Easy leaf rubbing activity - part art and part science, this leaf STEAM activity lets kids of all ages create something beautiful and get a peek into the parts of a leaf! Ever since I was a child, I was fascinated by the idea of being able...

How Do Leaves Breathe? A Simple Science Experiment for Kids

How do plants breathe? Try this easy leaf science experiment (and super COOL!) outdoor STEM  activity to help kids learn about photosynthesis and respiration!   I just realized that we haven't shared many Simple Science Experime...

50+ Fall Theme Activities for Preschool & Early Elementary Kids and Classrooms

Incorporate favorite Fall themed activities for preschool, kindergarten & elementary kids to inspire learning and exploration this Autumn! Kids can have very definite likes and desires when it comes to acquiring new knowledge even at a...

17 FUN Activities to Do at the Park

Try one or more of these fun things to do at the park with your family! Our family LOVES to visit different parks - there are SO many ideas for outdoor activities & games to play at a park near you. Today, we're partnering with the Nat...

Spring Scavenger Hunt {with FREE printable list!}

Grab a copy of this FREE Spring Scavenger Hunt printable and inspire kids to get some outdoor time! There's nothing like a spring scavenger hunt to get kids outside to appreciate the season :) Today's hunt is perfect for the coming months...

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 for kids and adults! After this wild & wacky winter, we should all pat ourselves on the back :) Now it's time to enjoy all the ne...

25 Outdoor Summer Activities for Kids, Tweens & Teens

Enjoy these fabulous outdoor activities for kids this summer! Let's face it, no matter how much we'd LOVE for our kids to spend more time outside, sometimes it's an uphill battle -- especially if you don't have just the 'right' outdoor act...

36 Summer Sensory Activities

Explore some of these summer sensory activities this year with your kids no matter what their age! My kids are "touchers" -- as in, they always put their hands on things. So when we plan out our favorite summer activities, I love being abl...

12 Amazing Citizen Scientist Projects for Kids

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 r...

Outdoor Spring Scavenger Hunt for Kids {free printable list!}

Head outside with this FREE printable Spring Scavenger Hunt list and look for signs of Spring! I so hope Spring is coming soon! We've got an AWESOME list 17 Spring Scavenger Hunts & Games that we want to get started on ;) In hopes of ...

14 Winter Science Experiments & STEM Activities

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 de...

FREE Winter Scavenger Hunt (with printable list!)

Grab this free printable Winter Scavenger Hunt list and get outside & hunt down clues to explore seasonal changes in nature! My kids will be the first to tell you that no matter the weather, we get some outdoor time every day. It's de...

25 Nature-themed Christmas Books & Activities

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 plent...

15 Outdoor & Nature Gift Ideas for Kids

Creative ideas for nature and outdoor gifts for kids! The holidays are coming and we want you to be able to spend more time relaxing than shopping.  Wouldn't that be nice -- feet up, fire going, warm cup of tea & a cookie (or ...

Fall Leaf Scavenger Hunt Activity {with free printable worksheet!!}

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 jus...