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Children’s Books About Monarch Butterflies and Their Migration

Monarch Butterfly Books for Kids

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...

Filed Under: Reading, Science Tagged With: Book List, Butterflies and Caterpillars, Butterfly, grade school, Insects, Outdoor Fun, Preschool, Spring, STEM

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Learn with Monarchs!

Monarch Butterfly learning activities for Kids

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...

Filed Under: Science Tagged With: Afterschool Express, Amanda, Butterfly, Eco Living, Kids in the Garden, Outdoor Fun, Tutorial

By Kim Vij

Lacing Letters Inspired by The Very Hungry Caterpillar

caterpillar on letter A for lacing caterpillar activity for preschoolers

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...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Alphabet, Butterfly, caterpillar, Eric Carle, Fine Motor, grade school, Kim, Preschool, Spring, Virtual Book Club, Virtual Book Club for Kids

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Butterfly Books for Kids

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...

Filed Under: Reading, Science Tagged With: Book List, Butterfly, Spring, Virtual Book Club for Kids

By Kim Vij

Waiting For Wings: Butterfly Art Project

Young child creating butterfly art project inspired by book Waiting for Wings by Lois Ehlert

Create butterfly art with your child this spring inspired by the book Waiting for Wings. This butterfly art project combines art and science into a creative STEM activity at home or school. Are you ready to make your own Butterfly Art?  We've been waiting for Wings! Yes, I really mean it! Each day as we walk out the door we're waiting on wings, butterfly wings that it. We found a very simple flower to grow that attracts butterflies, the Zinnia. There are many other plants too ... Read more...

Filed Under: Arts Tagged With: Art, Butterflies and Caterpillars, Butterfly, Flowers, grade school, Preschool, science, Spring, Toddler, Virtual Book Club, Virtual Book Club for Kids

By Kim Vij

Butterfly Wonderland in Scottsdale: Step Into the Largest Butterfly Conservatory in America

Butterfly Wonderland - step into the largest butterfly conservatory in America

Experience the magic of Butterfly Wonderland in Scottsdale, Arizona—home to the largest butterfly conservatory in the U.S. with 3,000+ butterflies, lush rainforest exhibits, and family-friendly attractions. Disclosure: We received complimentary tickets to Butterfly Wonderland in exchange for sharing our review with you.  All opinions expressed are my own.  Butterfly Wonderland is a gorgeous display of color through butterflies and plant life in a tropical oasis in Scottsdale, ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting, Science, Travel Tagged With: Arizona, Butterfly, Review, Travel

By Kim Vij

30+ Virtual Field Trips for Kids

virtual field trips for kids featuring white house, yosemite, manatees and elephants and DC zoo

Want to explore our world? Here are 30+ great Virtual Field Trips for early learners to explore from your home. From zoos and landmarks to famous museums, you can explore the world with your child with over a month of virtual field trips! One thing that the recent global quarantine has made us all realize very clearly is that we're all part of one earth. We all have many commonalities and many things that are unique to where we live. As we are at home, working from home and ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Travel Tagged With: Around the World, grade school, Preschool, Travel, Virtual Field Trip

By Kim Vij

Florida Everglades Virtual Field Trip for Kids

Florida Everglades Virtual Field Trip for Kids

Want to explore all parts of the Everglades? Here's a fun way to do this with kids virtually. Take a virtual field trip to the Florida Everglades. Ever wonder what it would be like to visit the Florida Everglades? Our family took an airboat ride in the Everglades, you can take a look at our experience here. It was an experience I'll never forget! There are so many special things about the Everglades that you can't see them all in one day. However, with a virtual field trip, you ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Travel Tagged With: Everglades, Florida, grade school, Nature, Travel, Virtual Field Trip

By Kim Vij

6 Ball Games Your Kids Will Love to Play

Large Purple Ball with hot pink stripes on grass with ball games for kids featured

One toy that all children are drawn to are balls. Big, small, textured you name it, balls are a sure hit with kids. Here are 6 Ball Games for kids that they'll love to play outside. One gift that we tend to get as a family each spring is a new ball. There's just something pretty special about bouncing balls that scream come play. Let's be honest at the store the bright shiny fully inflated balls scream, buy me! Have you seen some of the new designs they have come up with? I think ball ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Games Tagged With: Balls, grade school, Movement, Outdoor Fun, Preschool

By Kim Vij

60+ Fun and Educational Spring Activities for Kids to Celebrate the Season

The Ultimate Collection of Spring Activities for Kids

Discover 60+ fun and educational spring activities for kids! From nature walks to gardening and crafts, these ideas will keep little ones engaged and learning. Spring Activities for Kids Spring is a magical season full of new life and adventure! It's full of growth, change, and renewal, making it a great time to introduce young children to nature and the world around them. Learning about spring can help young children better understand nature, science, and the world around them. ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: After School, Easter, Flowers, grade schjool, Insects, Kids in the Garden, Kim, Natural Playscape, Outdoor Fun, Preschool, Spring, STEM

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