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Top 10 Reasons I Love Watching My Children Learn About the Earth

Top 10 Reasons I Love Watching My Children Learn About the Earth

Discover the top 10 heartfelt reasons why watching your child learn about the Earth brings so much joy. A touching look at the magic of childhood growth and the parenting journey.Celebrating Earth Day is a special treasure with my kids. The way they discover things in nature for the first time can be such a blessing. Here are 10 reasons I love watching my children learn about the Earth.Happy Earth Day!Top 10 Reasons I Love Watching My Children Learn about the Earth1. I love to see their ... Read more...

Filed Under: Gardening, Kids Activities, Parenting Tagged With: Afterschool Express, Earth Day, Eco Living, grade school, Kim, Outdoor Fun, Top 10 Reasons

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50+ Fun and Educational Seed Activities for Kids

The Ultimate Collection of Seed Activities for Kids

Discover over 50 fun and educational seed activities for kids! From easy science experiments and gardening projects to sensory play and seed crafts—perfect for all agesSeed Activities for Kids Seeds are tiny treasures packed with potential, and they’re the perfect way to introduce kids to the wonders of nature and science. Whether you’re planting a garden, exploring a sensory bin, or doing a fun science experiment, seed activities offer endless opportunities for hands-on learning and discovery. ... Read more...

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

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 SeedsThere’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 mysterious bean ... 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

Printable Seed Activities Inspired by The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle

The Tiny Seed Printable Activities for Kids

Seeds can be such a fun hands-on experience for kids. Here are a few fun ways with printable seed activities inspired by The Tiny Seed that make seeds both playful and educational with children. Including a few of our favorite gardening books. We're learning about Gardening! Children are naturally attracted to seeds. Grab a few seed packets and have hours of fun learning and discovering with your child as they learn to plant and grow their own vegetables and flowers.Disclosure: ... Read more...

Filed Under: Gardening, Math, Reading Tagged With: Eric Carle, Kids in the Garden, Seeds, Spring, 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 seeds ... 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

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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 matter of ... Read more...

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

By Kim Vij

Caterpillar to Butterfly Science Activity with Balloons

Butterfly Balloon STEM Challenge for Kids

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...

Filed Under: Science, STEM Tagged With: Butterfly, Caterpillars, Eric Carle, Spring, STEM, Virtual Book Club for Kids

By Kim Vij

Fluttering Fun: Engaging Butterfly Activities for Kids!

Butterfly Crafts and 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...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Science Tagged With: Butterflies and Caterpillars, Butterfly, Caterpillars, science, Spring, STEM, Summer

By Kim Vij

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 ButterfliesSeveral talented authors have written children's books about Monarchs. They share about the monarch ... 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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LEGO Inspired Story Retelling of The Very Hungry Caterpillar

LEGO inspired 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...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Reading Tagged With: 3 to 5, Activities for Preschoolers, Amanda, Butterfly, caterpillar, Eric Carle, grade school, LEGO, Playful Preschool, Preschool, reading activities, Reading Comprehension, Spring

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