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Seeds Are Everywhere: Fun Ways to Teach Your Child About Seeds

Discover the hidden world of seeds around us and explore fun ways to teach your child about nature’s building blocks. From seed hunts and kitchen explorations to planting mini gardens and reading engaging books, explore creative ideas to nurture curiosity and appreciation for the environment.Have you ever stopped to think about how many seeds surround us every day? Seeds are everywhere, often hiding in plain sight. Every fruit and vegetable we eat contains seeds, from the tiny strawberry seeds ... Read more...

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Starting Seeds Indoors with Kids

Discover simple tips for starting seeds indoors with kids! Learn how to create a fun, hands-on learning garden at home to teach children about plants and gardening.Please note that I have no special training in gardening, but that I enjoy teaching my children about the world, having them learn about food and where it comes from, and being able to pick fresh produce to feed our family. Starting Seeds Indoors with Kids I have never been very successful at starting seeds inside. As a matter of ... Read more...

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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 CaterpillarIt'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 caterpillars ... Read more...

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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 together!Butterfly Activities ... Read more...

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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 ButterfliesSeveral talented authors have written children's books about Monarchs. They share about the monarch ... Read more...

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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 Comprehension ... Read more...

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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 with your ... Read more...

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Waiting For Wings: Butterfly Art Project

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 that attract ... Read more...

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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 the ... Read more...

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Butterfly Wonderland in Scottsdale: 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, Arizona. ... Read more...

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