Earth is an abstract science idea for most young children. They are very concrete and can relate best to what they can hold, touch, and see with their very own eyes. Earth, as a planet in the sky that we live on can be a difficult concept to grasp. This solar system floor puzzle activity helps connect them with an image, introduces math concepts and can help enrich science vocabulary. Amazon affiliate links Learning about Earth Through Play We have talked about earth with our ... Read more...
Make a Reading Star Book Counting Chain
Get kids excited about reading with this DIY Reading Star Book Countdown Chain. Hang your child's star in a visible place, add a title of a book to the chain each day and celebrate reading. My kids love to read, but every so often, they need an extra boost to get and stay excited about reading. When that happens, we make a reading star book counting chain. My 5 year old and 8 year ask for this activity every summer, so much, that it has now become a family ... Read more...
How to Set Up a Bird Watching Station for Kids
Our bird feeder has very easily provided us with countless hours of entertainment. Between the birds and the squirrels trying to read the seeds, there have been many oohs and ahs. With just a few tweaks to our bird watching station, I was able to bring in a little literacy, science, and math to our birding adventures. These small additions changed it from a form of entertainment to an educational activity that works for kids of all ages. Why watch birds? It is a simple and fun way to ... Read more...
6 Nature Activities to Do With Babies
Having a new baby means finding new ways to explore nature activities to do with babies. It's such an important role of a caregiver to explore your surroundings with them and build language around it. Here are six ideas for exploring nature with your baby. Staying at Home is for the Birds It’s not what you think, I LOVE staying at home with my baby. It’s that very statement “I’m staying at home for the birds” that is the underlying reason I am at home with my children each day ... Read more...
The Great Backyard Bird Count
Join us in The Great Backyard Bird Count this weekend! It's time... start counting the birds in your backyard from February 13–16, 2026! Submit your bird numbers to The Great Backyard Bird Count. The Great Backyard Bird Count Participating is easy, fun to do alone or with others, and can be done anywhere you find birds. Step 1: Decide where you will watch birds. Step 2: Watch birds for 15 minutes or more, at least once over the four days, February 18-21, 2022. Step ... Read more...
Ladybug Science with Kids
Tips for exploring science with ladybugs with your child. Here's how to find moments to teach your child about nature through a ladybug science project. Do you make time for the little moments of science in your daily routine with kids? As parents, there are opportunities around us for science if we give ourselves the time to discover them. Here’s how our family discovered a little more about Ladybugs with a chance discovery. Our tips for exploring science with ladybugs with ... Read more...
The Grouchy Ladybug Activities
A collection of ladybug themed crafts, activities, and books for your child to explore inspired by the book The Grouchy Ladybug by Eric Carle. Has your child seen a ladybug? Here's a playful way to engage with ladybugs and ladybug themed books for your child. Plus some fun The Grouchy Ladybug printables to sneak a little learning into your ladybug fun. Disclosure: This post contains Amazon Affiliate Links. The Grouchy Ladybug Activities for Preschool Ladybug Craft for ... Read more...
Host a Ladybug Theme Playdate
Host a Ladybug Theme Playdate for your preschooler and their friends. Select a ladybug craft, learning activity, and book. Prepare your stations and have fun! Great for ages 3-7. Note: The links to blog articles pictured from our blogging friends have an * Affiliate links to products are also included in this post. Lady Bug Theme Playdate Craft Make a super cute paper plate ladybug craft *. Housing a Forest has her kids paint the paper plates first, but we've found ... Read more...
Ladybug Science Experiment
Ladybug Science Experiment! Created by kids for kids. A great way to help your garden and challenge your thinking. Let's find out what color ladybugs really do prefer. Disclosure: This post contains Amazon Affiliate Links My kids love science experiments. When we saw a bag of 1,000 ladybugs at our local garden store, the kids said, "These would be great for the aphids in our garden AND, we could do a science experiment." Ladybug Science Experiment What kind of science ... Read more...
President’s Day Activities for Kids
Exploring President's Day with kids can be a lot of fun. One of the first things that come to mind is money because we can find both President Abraham Lincoln and President George Washington on them. Here are some ideas to do at home or school with your child in honor of our founding fathers. Plus we've included a free printable book for President's Day too. President's Day Activities for Kids President's Day Necklace Every year, I make President's Day necklaces with my ... Read more...
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