Try some of these Trick or treat ideas instead of candy — both non edible and alternative Halloween treats for kids! Let me tell you about the year I handed out pretzels for Halloween — It’s a HUGE family joke my kids bring up every year now 🙂 To my defense, they were pumpkin & …
20 Fall science experiments and Autumn science activities for preschoolers, kindergarten & elementary age kids! I just LOVE Fall! Especially getting outside to enjoy the weather — which always leads me to think about a few fun Fall themed science activities for kids like these leaf science experiments & activities. So today I hope to …
How do plants breathe? Try this easy leaf science experiment (and super COOL!) outdoor STEM activity to help kids learn about photosynthesis and respiration! I just realized that we haven’t shared many Simple Science Experiments lately. Our goal with Simple Science activities is to provide you with quick & easy ideas that help kids …
Well, it’s that time of year again – back to school! I know many kids have mixed feelings about starting a new school year and some are a little anxious about moving up a grade. Try reading a few books (or having older kids read themselves) about the grade they are about to enter.
Here’s a list of fun books to read at the end of summer (from Preschool thru Middle School) before kids start in their new classroom.
Great tips on things to do before school starts + back to school ideas for parents & kids! I’m sure you heard a few groans as you flipped the calendar to August. School will be starting soon and many families wonder “What should you do the week before school starts!?” We’ve started reading our first …
Head under the sea with these cool ocean STEM activities & projects for kids! We’re diving down deep today to explore ocean zones, marine animals and more with these amazing STEM ocean activities that are perfect for a little summer learning! If your kids are fans of whales, sharks and the big blue sea, they’ll …
Each year since my kids were young, we’ve celebrating ‘Christmas in July’. A fun little day when we forget about the heat of summer, spend some time together and make a memory or two.
The first thing to do is to designate which day you plan to celebrate
Try some of these creative Christmas in July activities and games for kids & families! I’ll admit, we do have some out-of-the ordinary traditions in our family but it’s those off the wall ideas that create some awesome memories too. Especially this year, we all need something to brighten our summer — so whether you’re …
Learn about oceans zones and layers of the sea with this hands-on animal habitat science project! Every summer, we seem to gravitate toward ocean science projects and learning about the various ocean layers and animals. My kids have always been fascinated by ocean animals — probably because we hardly get to visit any large body …
This week, Discover & Explore is going under the sea!
We are having fun with ocean animals, sea life and other underwater discoveries. I can’t wait to see what you link up this week! We decided to explore whales for our under the sea activity.