Kids universally seem to love to play in water, and a water table or tub of water can be a great alternative to having a pool or sprinkler or larger area of water that kids can play in.
Having themes … Read More ...
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Kids universally seem to love to play in water, and a water table or tub of water can be a great alternative to having a pool or sprinkler or larger area of water that kids can play in.
Having themes … Read More ...
When my daughter was in first grade, her class made their own dictionaries as they learned sight words. I guess a spelling dictionary is a more accurate term, because they didn’t include definitions, just the words so they could easily … Read More ...
Little kids all seem to be really interested in the world around them and how things work. It’s why they ask “why” a thousand times a day.
So preschool age is a great time to introduce science centers that are … Read More ...
There are so many fun ways to play with shadows with kids, but one idea that is sure to stick with them is using their bodies and their shadows as a sundial.
This is a no-prep activity but you do … Read More ...
Kids seem to love learning about their bodies, and there are so many great hands on activities you can use and do at home to help kids explore and discover things about their bodies.
A Spectatled Owl has a nice … Read More ...
I count myself really lucky that my daughter loves to read and easily spends an hour a day reading with no prompting at all from me.
But I know a lot of kids aren’t as excited about reading, especially in … Read More ...
We’re a week into summer already at my house, and it’s already really hot outside, but we still try to get outside a bit when we can.
These ideas for solar-powered crafts from Parents magazine might just inspire you to … Read More ...
During the summer in particular it can be so hard to get kids moving. Whether its hot outside or they’re just more interested in a device, a book or something else, they often aren’t getting the amount of physical activity … Read More ...
Coloring pages are maybe not the most educationally sound activity out there, but if you have a kid who loves to color they can be fun for a little break. And they’re a great thing to have on hand for … Read More ...
One of the first things we often do when teaching kids to write is to have them learn how to write their name. There are lots of ways to make recognizing and learning the letters of your name more fun, … Read More ...
Even though it’s not even summer yet, my daughter is already complaining about the heat and wanting to do things that will help her cool down.
We love doing activities that involve water and ice, and this melting ice sculptures … Read More ...
Whether its science fair season or you just need a fun project for summer, this collection of robots to build with students from Science Buddies is full of great ideas.
This page offers a list of projects, and when … Read More ...
My daughter has about a month left of school, and while she usually does a fair bit of summer camp activities, I’m still getting worried about how she’s going to entertain herself in the times when she is home (I … Read More ...
I hate to admit it, but summer will be here before we know it. My daughter’s school participates in a summer reading challenge, and there is the summer reading program at the local library, too. It’s a good thing she … Read More ...
With Earth Day coming up this weekend, you might want to plan an Earth-themed craft to do with your kids.
Crafts on Sea has a great collection of more than 30 Earth Day crafts, which it says are for … Read More ...