The Stomp Rocket is a great way to encourage kids to get outdoors and have fun! Our family loves playing with stomp rockets - they were especially fun when the girls were toddler and preschool age. We have loaded them into the car and taken them to … [Read more...]
Create a Spy Kit for Kids
Having fun activities to do is a great way to keep children entertained. Fresh play things increase your child's creativity and rotating through those toys means there is less chance of that dreaded word....you know....BORED! As a preschool teacher … [Read more...]
Science Experiments for Kids: Making Salt and Pepper Dance
Seeing a child's eyes light up over simple science experiments for kids that you helped with is amazing. Using a few items you may already have around your house, you can make salt and pepper dance. Materials Required to Make Salt and Pepper … [Read more...]
First and Second Grade Must Read Books
Reading is essential to success. The list of first and second grade must read books is very subjective. Excellent literature helps develop our children. By fostering a child's love to learn by introducing them to quality literature the enjoyment … [Read more...]
8 Fun Ways to Celebrate the End of Summer: Heading Back to School
Whether school is starting or because summer really is coming to an end.....we are nearing the end of the hottest months of the year (thank goodness - I am soooo over heat and humidity). Check out these fun ways to celebrate the end of summer that … [Read more...]
Science Experiments for Kids: Dissecting Owl Pellets
Science experiments for kids are a fantastic way to pass the long, hot, summer days. One of our summer learning projects this summer was to dissect owl pellets. Owl pellets are a ball of bones, fur, and other things that an owl eats. An owl eats … [Read more...]
The PLAY-DOH: Hands on Learning Series Leads to Fun and Learning
Play-Doh is a timeless toy that encourages creativity. We have loved Play-Doh for years at our house – some years giving it out at Halloween instead of candy and other years gifting it to some classmates and friends. I love that Play-Doh encourages … [Read more...]
Printable Scientific Method Bookmarks
Reading and science are the fundamentals of childhood. Once a child learns how to read the world is an even more marvelous place. The process of science creates an environment of discovery where ideas are thought through, experiments are conducts, … [Read more...]
Science Experiments for Kids: Printable Scientific Method Worksheet
We are really into science experiments this summer. Learning occurs every singe day of the year. During the school year there is obviously a lot more learning that occurs but the summer shouldn't be discounted when we suddenly add teacher to our … [Read more...]
Frugal Summer Fun Activities for Kids: Kids Skate Free
Frugal summer fun is a great way to do fun with our families while keeping our budgets in check. With the Kids Skate Free summer program we can add roller skating to our list of summer fun this year! Kids Skate Free is a nationwide program that … [Read more...]
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