In today’s digital age, it’s more important than ever to encourage kids to connect with nature. Spending time with your kids outdoors fosters a sense of wonder and curiosity about the world. Additionally, creating a backyard nature area is a wonderful way to inspire kids to engage with the natural environment right at home. In […]
5 Ways to Make Reading Fun for Kids
Reading is an essential skill that opens up a world of learning and imagination for children. However, it’s not always easy to get kids excited about reading. Many children see reading as a chore rather than a fun activity. As parents and educators, we want to instill a love of reading in our children from […]
Foster a Love of Nature in Your Kids
There are lots of fun and creative ways to get kids outdoors and foster a love of nature! An appreciation of nature is fundamental to encouraging kids to conserve and preserve our planet’s natural resources. If you’re looking for some fun ways to spend time outdoors together, we’ve got you covered! Here are five of […]
Fall Art Projects Kids Can Make With Stunning Results
Autumn can be full of inspiration for budding artists to create lots of colorful art! Here are some of our favorite ideas for Fall art projects kids can make. Below you will find project ideas for kids of all ages with effective techniques that can create stunning results. When finished, be sure to display your […]
Easy Spider Craft for Kids to Make
Here’s an easy spider craft for kids using chenille stems and soda tabs! These spiders are quick and fun to make. This spider craft would add a bit of creepy and spooktacular decor for any Halloween party. Or use them as a prop to act out the Itsy Bitsy Spider song. Since this spider craft […]
Outdoor Color Match Activity
This outdoor color match activity is a great way to introduce kids to different color hues and values while learning more about nature! The set up is super quick and easy, so you can enjoy the outdoors at a moment’s notice. I love how this outdoor color match activity encourages kids to observe slight variations […]
5 Reasons to Take Your Family to Disneynature Movies
Wondering if you should take your family to see a Disneynature film? For those with kids in upper elementary school and up, I recommend going to see Disneynature films during the first week they are released to theaters or available for home video. Here are 5 reasons to take your family to Disneynature movies: Reason […]
Garden Journal Planner Pages – Printable
These printable garden journal planner pages can be a great resource for planting this Spring and Summer! You’ll find template .pdf files for the journal cover, catalog wishlist, seed starting, and even a page for photos and drawings. Put the pages together into a binder, and the kids can help keep records of your garden […]
Simple Spring Science Projects for Kids
These simple Spring science projects can be done whether there is snow still on the ground or if Spring has already sprung! These science projects are ready and waiting in your fridge and recycle bin. The kids will learn about plant growth, water movement, seed germination, and more! Here are three simple Spring science projects […]
Fostering a Love of Poetry in Kids
Fostering a love of poetry in kids can have a lasting impact on their lives! Poetry can be a powerful tool for expressing deep emotions. Reading and writing poetry often requires an appreciation of language and symbolism that can be overlooked with other forms of literature. There are many benefits to fostering a love of […]
Snow Treasure – Book and Crafts for Ages 8 and Up
Our recent family book club pick was a book that has been around for quite some time. If you are looking for a classic read during the cold Winter months, Snow Treasure by Marie McSwigan is based on an actual event in Norway during World War II. During the war, Norwegian children used their sleds […]
Favorite Halloween Books for Kids Ages 4-8
Here is a list of our favorite Halloween books for kids ages 4-8! Be sure to take a look at the list below for a fun and festive Halloween story time. My own kids have personally requested these books for story time again & again! Maybe these will become some of your favorite Halloween books […]
Top Secret Spy Writing Mission Activity Cards
These top secret spy writing activities for kids are a great way to sneak in a little writing practice! My kids enjoyed creating their own poems in invisible ink, writing coded messages to friends, coming up with lists of their top must-have spy gadgets, and more! Be sure to scroll down to get your free […]
Children’s Book Week Activities – 10 Favorites
These Children’s Book Week activities can help foster a love of reading that could last a lifetime. We curated a list of ten of our all-time favorite children’s book week activities for creative crafts, party ideas, and more. These children’s book week activities are sure to make reading super fun for kids of all ages! […]
10 Reasons Why You Should Bring Your Kids to a Book Signing Event
Attending a book signing event can be an effective way to foster a love of reading while connecting with a favorite author. Book signing events can offer several unique opportunities that can become treasured memories for kids. For those of you who are lucky enough to live in the Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania, be […]
DisneyNature’s Born in China Activity Packet!
Disclosure: This post featuring Disneynature’s Born in China is sponsored by our friends at Netflix, and I am a member of the Netflix #StreamTeam. Thank you, Netflix! All opinions are my own. DisneyNature’s Born in China is a great film to stream on Netflix for a family movie night, just in time for Chinese New […]
Nature Crafts and Activities for Fall
These nature crafts and activities for Fall are perfect for anytime you are looking for active outdoor play ideas this season! The best part is that they are made using common household items you probably already have on-hand. Since most of these crafts and activities are quick to make, you will have plenty of time […]
Chalk and Glue Art Project for Kids
Here is an easy chalk and glue art project to try with the kids! While working on this project, kids can further develop fine motor skills and learn some elements of basic color theory. This chalk and glue art project has become one of our favorite go-to activities because there are so many design options […]