Kids can explore a number of science and engineering ideas by trying to build their own boat and playing around with the concept of sink and float.
How heavy is an item before it sinks? And what type of materials can be used to make a boat that floats?
One of the most popular attractions for families is the zoo. I’m not sure if it’s all the curiosity that we have about animal behavior or the fact that most of our kids act like animals so we think they’ll feel at home during their visit 😉
And June is National Zoo Month! Our last Discover & Explore linky theme was Zoos & Wild Animals and we had some great reviews of family friendly zoos that were shared.
Attention Parents: What do you do when you see something like this? Do you send your kids over to play and explore? Or do you pick up a mallet and make some music? I have a summer challenge for you — Go Play at the Playground! Notice I didn’t say “Take the kids …
In honor of Spring this week (yea!!), I thought I’d begin a new weekly series: 5 Fun Finds! Every week, I find TONS of great things as I’m curating new content or writing posts. I need a way to share these with YOU! So each week, I’m going to choose a different theme and …
It seems that the summer heat is settling in for a while – and everyone knows that hot kids are not happy kids! Here’s some fun ‘frozen’ ideas to beat the heat with ice, cold snacks and cool activities.
Discover the Forest put out a great new ad campaign encouraging kids and families to get outside – and we whole-heatedly agree! Spring is here and it’s a great time to get outdoors. Here are a few traditional indoor activities that can easily be transformed into outdoor fun!
Heading to the beach this summer? Or maybe you’re planning a camp-out? We’ve got some great reads for you to take along – explore a picture book, bring a chapter book to read aloud or grab a guide book for ideas on games and activities!
Do you have plans to visit a national park or national monument this year? If so, don’t overlook the Junior Ranger programs offered at more than 100 of these locations! Kids can learn about nature, history, science — and earn some very cool badges!
