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Germination Science Experiment

A math and science spin off the classic green bean germination science experiment

In this twist on the classic germination science experiment, children will test the germination rate of 10 green bean seeds. From making predictions to collecting data, your little scientists will learn all about seeds and how plants grow. Let's get started with this germination of seeds activity!  Affiliate links to products like the super cute Melissa & Doug Sunny Patch Tootle Turtle Tote Set pictured in the above picture! An Easy Germination Science Experiment for Kids to ... Read more...

Filed Under: Gardening, Science Tagged With: #afterschool, gardening, Kids in the Garden, Kindergarten, Preschool, Seeds, Summer

By Kim Vij

Blueberry Activities, Books, And Recipes

Blueberry Recipes for Kids to make

Tips for blueberry picking with kids. PLUS 30 Blueberry Recipes to get your little ones into the kitchen for some blueberry fun. A fun twist with Blueberries for our Little Hands that Cook with Books Series! I've gathered 30 Blueberry Recipes just for you! When we got home with from blueberry picking with baskets full of blueberries I thought to myself what am I going to make with all of these berries. Here are my top suggestions... 30 Blueberry Recipes for Kids to Make ... Read more...

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Blueberries, Book List, grade school, Kids in the Garden, Little Hands That Cook, Preschool, Recipes

By The Educators Spin On It

Ready to Blend Blueberry Smoothie Packs for the Freezer

Ready to Blend Blueberry Smoothie Packs for the Freezer

I need quick and healthy side dishes, drinks, desserts, breakfasts, snacks for my 3 young kids. Ready to blend Blueberry Smoothie Packs for my freezer are a great way to save the summer bounty all year AND feed my family healthy on a budget. Harvesting Blueberries for Freezer Blueberry Smoothie Packs Last week, my three little kiddos and I trooped across town and snuggled into a cave of towering blueberry bushes.  The birds chirped. The butterflies fluttered.  The blueberries ... Read more...

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Amanda, Blueberries, Recipes, Smoothie, Sunday Supper

By Kim Vij

The Best Children’s Books About Seeds for Kids

Children's Books About Seeds

Discover the best children's books about seeds! From engaging stories to fascinating nonfiction, these books inspire curiosity about planting, growing, and nature’s wonders. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Best Children’s Books About Seeds There’s something truly magical about seeds—they hold the potential for life, growth, and endless discovery. Whether it's a tiny sunflower seed stretching toward the sky or a ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: After School Activities, Book List, gardening, grade school, Kids in the Garden, Preschool, Seeds, Virtual Book Club for Kids

By Kim Vij

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

Fun Ways to Teach Kids 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 ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Science Tagged With: After School Activities, grade school, Kids in the Garden, Outdoor Fun, Preschool, science, Seeds, Spring, Summer

By The Educators Spin On It

Starting Seeds Indoors with Kids

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 ... Read more...

Filed Under: Gardening Tagged With: Amanda, Kids in the Garden, Seeds

By Kim Vij

Caterpillar Math with Recycled Lids

Caterpillar Math with lids

Create a fun hands-on busy bag activity for kids this spring with this caterpillar math game with lids. Start saving your lids for this eco-friendly game. We're having so much fun in BUG WEEK as part of our Virtual Book Club Summer Camp! Today is Eric Carle's Birthday so in honor of him and one very hungry caterpillar it's time for some Caterpillar fun! We created a fun and simple math game using lids! It's works perfect for siblings too.  You can adjust the level of ... Read more...

Filed Under: Math Tagged With: Book Activities, Butterflies and Caterpillars, Butterfly, Caterpillars, Eric Carle, grade school, math, Spring, VBC Summer Camp

By Kim Vij

Flower Books for Kids

The ultimate collection of the best Flower Books for Kids

The ultimate collection of beautiful flower books for kids of all ages! We've hand picked our favorite fiction and non-fiction flower books for your child. Let's get reading about flowers! Flower Books for Kids Flowers are all around us, even in our books. There's a large variety of children's books about flowers for you to read with your child. You can explore both fiction and non-fiction stories about flowers as your child explore the world of flowers. We've created the ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Reading Tagged With: Book List, Flowers, gardening, grade school, Preschool, Spring, Virtual Book Club for Kids

By Kim Vij

Flower Activities for Preschoolers

Flower Themed activities for preschoolers with playdough, paint, flowers and more.

Get creative with these fun flower activities for preschoolers this spring! A colorful collection of flower craft ideas and educational activities for learning about flowers for preschoolers. Let's explore flowers for kids!  Our featured book for this Virtual Book Club for Kids Flower Theme for preschoolers is Lola Plants a Garden.  Have you joined our Virtual Book Club?  Lola Plants a Garden by Anna McQuinn In this adorable storybook, Lola wants to ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: Book Activities, Flowers, grade school, Kids in the Garden, Preschool, Spring, Virtual Book Club for Kids

By Kim Vij

Madeline Math Activity with Flowers

Colorful spiral paper flowers in yellow pot made by kids

Explore a charming Madeline-inspired math activity with flowers that helps kids practice counting, patterns, and number recognition through hands-on fun. Plus a fun step by step tutorial for how to create paper flowers with your child.  Finding ways to encourage our children to think of others is a social skill we focus on teaching our children. This post contains affiliate links to Amazon This months' book Madeline gives an opportunity to talk with your child about expressing ... Read more...

Filed Under: Arts, Math Tagged With: Book Activity, Colors, Flowers, grade school, Kim, Madeline, Preschool, Rainbow, Spring, Virtual Book Club, Virtual Book Club for Kids

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