Using zucchini plants, help kids understand how vegetable plants are pollinated by bees in our gardens and why it's important for us to create bee-friendly backyards. Helping kids understand how plants are pollinated by bees in our gardens and why it's important for us to create bee-friendly backyards. Plus some answers as to why you might not be getting vegetables to grow in your garden. Learning about Pollination Growing Vegetables with Kids There are some days I stop and ... Read more...
Garden Science: Learning about Bees in the Garden
Kids in the garden series feature learning about BEES! From the important role bees play, how we can help and what we can do to keep the bees safe, Helen will inspire you to connect science learning with gardening and look more closely at those little bees buzzing around your garden bed! Learning About Bees in the Garden : Garden Science Over the past year we have explored companion planting, released butterflies and been on so many different adventures. Peakles is very proud of what ... Read more...
Caterpillar to Butterfly Science Activity with Balloons
Surprise your little scientist with this caterpillar and butterfly science activity with balloons. All it takes are a few items from around the house to create this science experiment! Are you ready for this Butterfly STEM challenge? Butterfly Science Activity for The Very Hungry Caterpillar It's Butterfly Week at the Weekly Virtual Book Club for Kids. Our featured book is The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. It could not be better timing as we just had some monarch ... Read more...
Fluttering Fun: Engaging Butterfly Activities for Kids!
Butterflies are beautiful creatures that kids love to learn about. This collection shares adorable butterfly activities and crafts for your child. We'll explore creative and educational activities designed to spark curiosity and excitement about butterflies among children. From arts and crafts to outdoor adventures, embark on a colorful journey filled with fluttering wings and endless discoveries. Let's spread our wings and dive into the magical world of butterflies ... Read more...
How to Start a Butterfly Garden for Kids (Beginner-Friendly Guide)
Want to attract butterflies to your yard while teaching your kids about nature and sustainability? Creating a butterfly garden is one of the easiest and most meaningful ways to connect kids with the environment. Raising kids can be quite magical in the spring and summer as we begin to explore outdoors and discover ways to connect in our garden with our children. It's a time to catch a peek at a butterfly visiting or bees buzzing by looking for nectar. Raising eco-friendly ... Read more...
LEGO Inspired Story Retelling of The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Read and Build with this awesome learning activity LEGO inspired story retelling of The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Inspired by Eric Carle see how to work on reading comprehension with your child. My kids love building and reading. In fact, much of our days are spent doing both! I am a strong believer that children need opportunities to PLAY and interact with literature in a positive and meaningful way. Disclosure: This post contains amazon affliate links. Building Reading ... Read more...
Children’s Books About Monarch Butterflies and Their Migration
A collection of children's books about monarch butterflies. Encourage your child to learn about their incredible migration and the challenges they face in the wild. Join the fight to protect monarch butterflies! Dive into the enchanting world of monarch butterflies by reading books that unravel their fascinating journey, from egg to majestic butterfly. Children's Books About Monarch Butterflies Several talented authors have written children's books about Monarchs. They share ... Read more...
Learn with Monarchs!
A fluttering butterfly can inspire an entire week of exploration at my house. Learn with Monarchs this week! Here are a few monarch butterfly activities for your child... Monarch Butterfly Activities for Kids Known for its bright orange colors and its incredible annual migration, the migratory monarch butterfly is now classified as “Endangered” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. In the last 20 years the the monarch butterfly population has dropped by 90%, ... Read more...
Lacing Letters Inspired by The Very Hungry Caterpillar
We're learning about letters today with a little inspiration from author Eric Carle. See how quickly you can create this hungry caterpillar lacing letters activity. Adding an element from a book can create a hands-on opportunity for your child to learn. This month we're featuring activities by Eric Carle in our Virtual Book Club for Kids. Here's what we created to share with you. My preschooler is beginning to share an interest in letters. This activity works ... Read more...
Butterfly Books for Kids
Discover a delightful collection of butterfly books for kids that inspire learning and curiosity about nature. Perfect for preschoolers through elementary-aged children! We love watching butterflies and reading books about them too! In fact, I realized that we have over 10 books about butterflies in our home library. They are such beautiful creatures and we can't seem to get enough of them. I tuck a butterfly book into my purse for our visits to the butterfly garden. I will gather all ... Read more...
