Gardening is such a fun science activity for kids. It allows them to explore botany (the study of plants), habitats and pollination.
It’s also a wonderful family activity as everyone can get involved in planting, growing and harvesting from your own backyard.
Even if you don’t have the time or space for a full-blown garden, the kids would enjoy starting some flowers and veggies in a few posts on your porch.
Grab a few of these FREE gardening printables and worksheets and inspire kids to grow something this year! Spring is the perfect time to introduce your kids to gardening! It doesn’t have to be anything complicated — a few seeds in a pot or an herb garden on the windowsill is the perfect starter project. …
Inspire your kids with these awesome outdoor scavenger hunts (many with free printables!) Scavenger hunts with kids are some of our favorite outdoor activities (as you may have guessed 🙂 They can be done together, as an independent activity, with a group of friends and are just so darn easy! Just grab a list & …
AWESOME Outdoor Activities for Families to enjoy this summer (+FREE printable Adventure Challenge too!) It’s one of those times when nothing seems normal — so maybe it’s a sign to try something new, you know, mix things up a bit, right? We’ve all been stuck indoors a lot this year and yet, there are so …
Learn how to build a sundial — a great STEM activity for kids! For years I’ve been saying that it would be cool to have a sundial in the yard! First, I operate by ‘sundial’ time more than by a clock — you know, the “it’s just about the right time” kind of time 🙂 …
Grab this *NEW* printable Garden Scavenger Hunt and get outside to explore the garden! While most people think of gardening as something that happens in the spring (when we get all those plants in the ground), I really love gardening in the late summer and fall! At this time of the year, gardens are in …
Planning to camp-out with the kids this summer? Maybe you’re thinking of participating in the Great American Backyard Campout on Saturday (6/23)! Camping is a fun way to get kids excited about being outdoors – so grab your tent and those marshmallows for a night under the stars!
Find free places to camp with your family and great books about camping for kids! Planning a family camping trip this year? Or maybe planning to pitch a tent in the backyard? Family camping with kids can be tons of fun — sleeping under the stars, cooking over a campfire and spending some time unplugged …
Grab a copy of this FREE printable Beach Scavenger Hunt – one of our newest summer scavenger hunt ideas for kids & families! Summer means beach time – sand, sun and water fun! While you’re cooling off under the shade or your umbrella, keep kids occupied with this fun *NEW* scavenger hunt. Beach Scavenger …
Awesome road trip movies for kids & families to watch on car rides or family movie night! We’re continuing on with one of our “Best Movies for Kids & Families” lists today. Just in case you missed the previous posts, here are the other movie lists in the series: The 25 Best Kids Books Made …
