My in-laws are coming. Today. In 5 hours. Here's the thing. When I married a Russian, I knew his parents were amazing. They are the sweetest, most kind-hearted people I've ever met and they raised a pretty good man. But, I didn't really THINK about what that meant. Surviving In-Law Visits They travel over 15 hours by train to get to Moscow. Then they travel by metro to the airport. It can take a while, but no worries, because they have time with a usual 8-12 hour overlay in the ... Read more...
Mo Willems New Book: The Pigeon Needs a Bath
Happy 10th Anniversary to a very special Pigeon created by Mo Willems. Did you know that Mo Willems has published a new Pigeon book? The adorable little pigeon needs a bath in this new story. Disclosure: This post contains Amazon Affiliate Links. The Pigeon Needs a Bath! by Mo Willems Learning to Tell your Own Story I'm a big fan of his books and how they encourage our children to tell their own stories. {Click here to find out more about how and about Mo himself} ... Read more...
A month of ideas for gardening with kids
Parents and teachers, are you looking for new ideas to use in the garden? Look no further. Here is a collection of 31+ ideas for gardening with kids. There is everything from gardening tips and advice, ways to connect academics to the garden, and how to incorporate global learning into your gardening activities. 31+ Ideas for Gardening with Kids Begin Gardening with KidsFamily Gardening FUN! Raising Chickens Bonsai Gardening Kids Gardening in Extreme Conditions Growing ... Read more...
Gardening with Kids: Garden Ambassadors 2014
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU to all of you who have taken time to plant a seed with your child this month, this season, this year. The world needs more people like YOU! If you are planning on planting a seed with a child or even a classroom of children, here is a little certificate you can print out and send home with them, as we truly believe that every tiny seed is important. Anytime starting, March 31st, if you plant a seed and share a picture on your social media sites, ... Read more...
Plant a Seed Day
It's here! #plantaseed Day has arrived. Join us TODAY and share how you are planting with your child. You can share on any social media platform. Share your images on your instagram, twitter, facebook, Pinterest, or even your own website or blog! Just use the hashtag #plantaseed so we can find each other. Plant a Seed Day Spring has started to arrive and it's time to have fun with seeds. Take a moment today to start growing something fun with your child. Then share it on ... Read more...
Gardening with Kids: Fun for the WHOLE Family
How to make gardening a fun project for the whole family. Includes garden chores suggestions by age group. Gardening is a learning adventure, that's for sure. We are so excited that there are so many families and classrooms gardening this season! If you are a long-time gardener THANK YOU for continuing to share the love of the earth, the tradition of growing food, and the potential to harvest the most nutritious, best tasting food. If you are a new-to-garden family, ... Read more...
Gardening with Kids: Preschool Garden Watering
Gardens are fun to put together and add seeds, but they do take time and maintenance to be successful. Teaching responsibility is a great life skill that can be taught with gardening. Today, we have Katie here to share with us more about the task of watering with preschoolers! She is a teacher, mom, and creative individual who shares more about her preschool experiences on her blog, Preschool Inspirations. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Tips for Preschool ... Read more...
Raising Chickens: Homesteading with Kids
Are you considering raising chickens with kids around? Here's one family's experiences and some tips for how you can raise chickens too in your backyard. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Our latest article on KIDS IN THE GARDEN: LEARNING AND GROWING is brought to you all the way from FRANCE! La Famille Brown family is sharing with us more about raising chickens! Make sure your homeowner's association and city rules permit you to do so! We are in town and ... Read more...
Bonsai Gardening with Kids
Gardening with kids can be an amazing learning adventure. Today's guest writer, Lisa Lewis shares with us today, not only how she has taken a gardening class with her daughter on the art of bonsai, but how to make cultural and family connections with family and friends. Sharing the love and excitement for gardening is truly a gift. Affiliate Links The Art and Science of Bonsai Gardening with Kids By Lisa Lewis My daughter, Sydney, and I both love trees. In 2010, my good friend, ... Read more...
Kids Gardening in Extreme Drought Conditions
Kids are in the Garden; Learning and Growing all around the world. This week, we have learned about growing an Ethiopian Habesha Garden, Cycad plants of South America, crafted by a family from Ecuador, and learned how we can plant our own version of traditional African instruments. Today, we have Kara, founder of ALLterNATIVElearning.com, here with us to show that gardening is possible in extreme weather. She is raising eco-conscious kids of faith and sharing some of her adventures with you ... Read more...
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