monthly craft gift for kids: kiwi crate Often people ask me for cool gift ideas for holidays and birthdays, and though I often immediately share with them my …Read moremonthly craft gift for kids: kiwi crate
GoldieBlox for smart girls: read, create, and learn Yesterday, my girls were late for school. And they were late for cheer practice last evening. And they were late …Read moreGoldieBlox for smart girls: read, create, and learn
dream car of the day: cool look at the car of the future This post is brought to you by Toyota. It’s no secret that most kids are highly influenced by their peers. Too often, parents …Read moredream car of the day: cool look at the car of the future
let kids play: remembering the importance of free time outdoors It’s easy for parents to fall into the trap of thinking that summer means camps, amusement parks, pool trips, beach, camping, picnics, and …Read morelet kids play: remembering the importance of free time outdoors
online virtual playground for animal and science fans Admittedly, we’re a little slow on the draw when it comes giving our kids the ‘go’ on most online activities. I’m …Read moreonline virtual playground for animal and science fans
how to help your kids love science: simple, everyday ways The following rockstar guest post is written by Christy a former physics teacher who is now home with her three kids. Christy writes an amazing blog: …Read morehow to help your kids love science: simple, everyday ways
25+ playful preschool activities eBook For many families, preschool ends this week or next, which means that 3-5 year olds will be home, hanging around, and looking for some …Read more25+ playful preschool activities eBook
Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge When I was teaching, I always had a bulletin board full of opportunities for my students to win contests, write …Read moreDiscovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge
earth month programming for kids: resources from PBS Kids My friends at PBS Kids are totally ready for some fun, Earth-happy on-air programming, and my own kids are thrilled. PBS Kids and the National …Read moreearth month programming for kids: resources from PBS Kids
springtime easter sensory bin: egg hunt and count Huge thanks to Lauren, of Tutus & Tea Parties, for writing this smart and totally cool springtime craft post. Lauren is a certified elementary …Read morespringtime easter sensory bin: egg hunt and count
chick hatching: fun for kids and families I’ve said it before, and I’l say it again: We. Love. Chickens. Really, we do. And now? We love chick hatching. Not only do we love …Read morechick hatching: fun for kids and families
how to make homemade slime: snow day sparkle slime It’s been snowing a whole lot over here for the last few weeks, and in fact, this week, about 15 inches of the white stuff were dumped on …Read morehow to make homemade slime: snow day sparkle slime
game design for kids: innovation and creativity with #intelAIO My kids have long been interested in electronics and technology, but only recently have they been interested in trying their hand at game …Read moregame design for kids: innovation and creativity with #intelAIO
our cookie baking day: favorite family annual holiday tradition Every year, one of our advent calendar activities reads: Cookie Baking Day! And what that means is that no matter the day–it’s …Read moreour cookie baking day: favorite family annual holiday tradition
5 reasons families need backyard chickens (no, this is not a joke) We love chickens. We really do. We love backyard chickens. As in, we love them thanks to two hens who came to us from Rent a Coop here in the DC …Read more5 reasons families need backyard chickens (no, this is not a joke)
math, writing, STEM apps for kids: tabletop surprises We’re close to the finish line here, and my heart is heavy. Though my own work is piling up by the second, the fun …Read moremath, writing, STEM apps for kids: tabletop surprises
creative hands-on learning for kids: tabletop surprises Tabletop Surprises have been a saving grace for us this summer. Quick and easy learning on my kids’ own time. They’re …Read morecreative hands-on learning for kids: tabletop surprises
soap dough, soap molds, crazy cool fun with soap What happens when you put a bar of Ivory soap in the microwave? Really. Ivory soap. Plain ole sweet-smelling, plain-jane …Read moresoap dough, soap molds, crazy cool fun with soap
foam dough: serious rainy day indoor fun I’m all about trying new and exciting things with my kids, and today’s activity is no different. Totally strange, completely weird. Absolutely new …Read morefoam dough: serious rainy day indoor fun
smart summer fun ideas: 2013 calendar Hard to believe that in just a few days my kids will no longer be third, first, and Kindergartners and will instead be fourth, second, and first …Read moresmart summer fun ideas: 2013 calendar