It’s the season for plant lovers! 🌱 Ever wondered what makes up a plant? Well, most plants are made up of six essential parts: roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits, and seeds. Each part has its own special job, helping the plant thrive. And guess what? Some plants have more than one edible part—carrot greens and…
Dinosaur Unit Study – Pangaea Puzzle
There is so much to learn about dinosaurs—it’s incredible how much we still uncover today! Teaching and learning about these amazing creatures has always fascinated me. I bet if we met in person, I’d find a way to sneak in at least one random dinosaur fact into our conversation. Here’s one for you now: Did…
Mindful Breathing Exercises for Children
In today’s fast-paced world, children are often faced with stress and anxiety, whether it’s from school pressures, social dynamics, or extracurricular activities. Teaching kids effective tools for managing their emotions and stress levels is crucial for their overall well-being and development. One of the simplest yet most powerful tools available is mindful breathing! This week,…
Learning About Manners and More with Fun Games
Earlier this week, I introduced you to one of my favorite resources. I know I say that a lot… BUT this one has a special place in my heart. Raising Kind, Caring, Good Kids was created after some particularly trying times in our own home. These were times when some of our little ones did…
10 Books About the Human Body for Kids
Organs, bones, bodily systems, staying healthy… there is so much to learn about The Human Body! If you have a little one who is fascinated by The Human Body and everything there is to learn, have I got a list for you! A book list, that is—10 amazing books covering a wide variety of Human…
Children’s Books About Weather: 10 Books for 10 Topics!
The weather is an absolutely fascinating topic to explore with children! From climate and temperature, to hurricanes, tornadoes, and snowstorms, there are so many interesting topics to dive into. In my Weather Family Unit Study, we learn all about those topics and more. In fact, these 10 Children’s Books About Weather are the suggested books…
18 Epic DIY Solar System Model Ideas for Kids
If your children are interested in learning more about the solar system, you’re in the right place! I gathered some of the most EPIC DIY Solar System Model ideas, perfect for incorporating into a unit study all about the solar system! From pom poms to paper mache, sponge art to string art, you’ll find lots…
Instrument Bingo Printable | Learning About the Orchestra
The other day, I was packing an order that included the Musical Instruments Family Unit Study and one of the printables caught my eye. The art is just so beautiful! I ended up flipping through the coursebook and each of the printables, reminiscing and remembering how much I LOVE unit. So today, I decided to…
Children’s Books About the Rainforest
The rainforest is home to millions of species of plants and animals, creating one of the most vibrant and diverse places on earth. What better way to introduce kids to the beauty and importance of the rainforest than through some amazing books?! I gathered children’s books about the rainforest for you and your little one…
Campfire Stories for Kids: Silly, Spooky, and Sweet!
We have officially entered camping season! One of my favorite parts of camping is sitting around the campfire, roasting s’mores, and telling campfire stories. Sometimes, we use Mad Libs to create silly stories, just like the ones included with The Happy Camper (more on that in a bit!). Sometimes, we take turns making up scary…