Take kids outside with these fun outdoor STEM activities that include science, technology, engineering, math.
I am doing everything I possibly can to raise my kids like it is the 90's. Find out how and why I am raising 90's kids in this fast paced world.
It was the kid with the rocks that finally did it for Matthew Browning.
Unstructured, uninterrupted playtime in nature is important for happy, healthy kids. HGTV offers tips for creating a free play-friendly outdoor space and for encouraging children to get outside and explore.
There is SO many outdoor activities to do in Autumn. Here's our list of fantastic favourites we use for inspiration.Get out there and enjoy Autumn!
I don’t know about you all, but we have 8 days of school before Mommy Summer Camp commences. Some of you are probably already out of school, have year round school or might have a wee bit longer to go. At any rate, I think some fun Summer Boredom Buster Craft Recipes are in order. …
Grab our FREE Outdoor Scavenger Hunt printable to help kids get outdoors and enjoy nature! Grab the FREE nature scavenger hunt for kids!
Ask any herbalist just beginning their journey into herbal education, and everyone I've met says they wish they'd been exposed to the wonders of plants as a child. All those days spent carefree playing in the
Are you looking for cool science experiments for kids at home or for class? Try these 50 easy science experiments for kids using ordinary household items.
Kite flying is such a fun spring activity, especially when it is a homemade. These step-by-step instructions on how to make a kite will make your own DIY project a breeze.
Let's make stick ribbon streamers! It's the perfect outdoor craft for warm weather and a little wind! If you are out camping with kids or playing in the backyard, these wind streamer stick wands are a fun and easy nature craft for kids! Encourage kids to get outdoors and play for hours with this simple craft.
Make your own cloud viewer with this easy Cloud Spotting Learning Tool! A wonderful weather craft for preschoolers and elementary kids.
Kids of all ages will enjoy collecting pinecones to create Pine Cone Spiders for Halloween. What do you think…creepy or cute?
Balloons are a party staple - we hang them up, hand them out, and if we're feeling especially ambitious, might even spend awhile playing with them. But did you know that balloons also have a variety of other uses, ones that range from crafty to handy to just downright adorable? Below, we've collected 26 balloon ideas from around the Internet - we're thinking #16 might be perfect for your next party.
This week is National Backyard Games Week. It's been GORGEOUS here in Kentucky and is supposed to remain gorgeous the rest of this week. That means there's no excuse not to get outside and have a little fun. Not to mention, things have been a smidge serious around these parts and we (as in the kids
Here is what we made at the preschool this week. I have long been enchanted by Salley Mavor's use of milkweed pods for her wee folk, so I knew immediately when I stumbled across this beautiful post at Twig and...
Ready, set, go! Everyone will love solving this escape room for kids. Search through for clues and solve puzzles to find your way to the end.
A simple fun kids balancing stick sidekick activity that's an easy center of gravity experiment for toddlers and preschoolers to do at home.
This is a wonderful resource for teaching kids how to tie knots!
The kids had fun with this great, simple outdoor activity. It is so simple but is a wonderful way for kids to explore their world. All you do is take masking tape and put it on their wrists with the sticky side out. I doubled mine in width so they’d have more surface area. Do you...Read More
Keep the kids busy and entertained with Campfire Toffee Apples, this fun family camping activity can be educational and provide dessert too.
Survival skills are not just for adults! Teaching kids survival skills such as building shelter, cooking food over a fire, or basic first aid might save a life
Do your children know any of these survival skills? These 13 parctical skills will increae their self reliance and boost self esteem.
FREE printable Nature Scavenger Hunt checklist for preschoolers, big kids, tweens and family - great for a hike, park visit or outdoor-themed party activity!
This baking soda and vinegar powered boat was such a fun way to build and explore movement powered by science. My kiddos and a niece and nephew built this boat using recycled materials, (a lot like we did last week with our evaporation experiment). This boat required a baking soda and vinegar reaction to power ... Read more