My grade school children have less than 30 minutes a day for science. I know that this is a VERY short time for teachers to prepare and carry out a hands-on experience. Sadly, that means much of science in school is reading from non-fiction text, filling out worksheets, and watching short video clips on science topics. As a parent, it has been my mission to enrich their after school learning with a minimum of one hands-on science experiment at home every week. Disclosure: ... Read more...
27 Fun Camping Books for Kids That Inspire Outdoor Adventure
Discover the best camping books for kids filled with outdoor adventures, campfire fun, and nature exploration—perfect for inspiring young readers to enjoy the great outdoors! Camping Books for Kids Camping is the perfect way to spark a love for nature, adventure, and family fun—and what better way to get kids excited about the great outdoors than through books! Whether you’re planning a real camping trip or just want to bring the magic of the wilderness indoors, these camping-themed ... Read more...
10+ Indoor Tent Activities to Keep the Kid Entertained
Playing in a tent can be a fun and educational experience for kids. It can help them develop their creativity, problem-solving skills, teamwork, self-reliance, and nature appreciation. There's something magical about the power of an indoor tent for a child. Think back to your childhood... some of your best memories are from the tent you built with your sibling or friend. I know you remember that feeling. Let's make the best of this summer and build a magical tent for our kids to ... Read more...
Muffin Tin Camping Theme Reading Game
The fireflies are out. The weather's warm. The sky is full of stars. Now is the perfect time to pack your bags and set up camp. Kids will love to pretend going camping with sheet forts or play tents in the living room or go camping for real outdoors this time of year. Capitalize on their excitement and make and play this camping theme muffin tin reading game. It's a fun little game to strengthen fine motor skills and develop phonemic awareness. Affiliate links. Reprinted with ... Read more...
Top 30 Must-Have Baby Items for New Parents: Essential Newborn Checklist
Discover the top 30 must-have baby items every new parent needs. This essential checklist makes preparing for your newborn simple and stress-free! Top 30 Must-Have Items for New Babies Becoming a new parent is an exciting and overwhelming experience, especially when it comes to preparing for your baby’s arrival. With so many baby products on the market, it can be hard to know what you really need. That’s why I’ve created a helpful guide to the must-have items for new babies—everything ... Read more...
Tips for Planning a Vacation Getaway with Extended Family
The summers seem to pass too quickly these days and here we are at the end of another summer. Where did you plan a getaway with your family this summer? With only 18 summers in a child’s life, it’s very important that you make an effort to plan for something special to capture those childhood memories with your kids and if possible extended family. Have you ever considered a vacation with your extended family? I personally recommend planning for a summer vacation getaway with your ... Read more...
Beach Fun and Learning, Make and Play this Summer Muffin Tin Syllable Counting Game
Sea shells, sand castles, and beach umbrellas are around these summer months. Make and play this summer muffin tin syllable counting game with your kids for some fine motor and phonemic awareness practice. Affiliate links. Reprinted with permission from 100 Fun and Easy Learning Games for Kids. Take a peek inside our book here! Summer Muffin Tin Syllable Counting Game for Kids Say and count syllables in this self-checking summer-muffin tin syllable counting game. Sneak in a little ... Read more...
Sand Art | Outdoor Fun and Learning
It's easy to forget some of the classic crafts of yesteryears. Making your own bookmarks from old cards, leaf pictures and sand art are some of my kids favorites. These activities have been done by many parents and teachers for many years. Why? Because kids LOVE them! Have you brought glue and paper outside to the sandbox yet for some fun sand art? If not, today is the day to have some outdoor fun and learning! Sand Art | Outdoor Fun and Learning Materials needed: It's craft ... Read more...
Play and Learn Oceans: 38 Activities for Kids
Summer is here. Now is the perfect time to play and learn oceans with your kids! You Can Play and Learn Oceans By: Here's a quick and easy ocean theme activity to get you started! Affiliate links to products Play and Learn Oceans with an Ocean in a Tub Materials Needed: Directions: For another 38 Play and Learn Oceans ideas.... the Early Childhood Education Team has gathered their top ocean activities for kids. From crafting to exploring small world play, ... Read more...
Swimming Letters with Dory Sensory Bag for Kids to Make and Play
Are kids excited about Disney’s Finding Dory Movie? Channel this excitement by creating Swimming Letters with Dory Sensory Bag. Learning Objective. Recognizing capital letter names and sounds. Remembering and knowing the letter names and sounds are part of the early childhood education curriculum. A strong understanding of the sounds, phonics, can be helpful for children when learning to read. This Swimming Letters with Dory Sensory Bag activity is great because ... Read more...
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