What do the Eiffel Tower, the Great Wall of China, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and the Great Pyramid of Giza have in common? They are famous world landmarks with beautiful architecture. I want to help ignite your child’s curiosity about buildings, architecture, and engineering. So today, I have 12 extraordinary STEM building challenges to…
Architecture Activity: Build the Great Wall of China!
Do you know all 7 Wonders of the World and what makes them so special? I want to ignite your child’s curiosity about some of the wonders of the world and the fantastic architecture that goes along with them. I know one great way to ignite learning in children is through hands-on activities. This fun…
Valentine’s Day Activities for Students
Do you feel that? I sure do! Love is in the air! Love comes in many forms—the love you feel for your family, friends, pets, and even for things you’re passionate about, like work and hobbies. I know my daughter would say she loves ponies, and I would say I love coffee and a good…
The BEST Valentine’s Day Science Experiments!
We are getting very excited about Valentine’s Day over here! We love celebrating Love and what better way to celebrate than with some Valentine’s Day Science Experiments! Before we get into all the great ideas, I want to share a sample of my Family Unit study with you: Valentine’s Day School! In Valentine’s Day School,…
Valentine’s Day Activity | Celtic Heart Knot
I love Love and I love Valentine’s Day! It’s such a great time to show your admiration toward friends and family. Well, I guess we should do that all the time, BUT February 14th makes it that little bit extra special. And with any holiday, it is, of course, always a great time for crafting!…
Setting Goals with Children: 5 Tips for Success!
I don’t make New Year’s Resolutions. I make goals. I am a big believer in setting (and reaching) goals, and I want to instill this in my kids as well. Goals are not the be-all and end-all, they need to be flexible. But I also know that they can be amazingly effective. This speaks to…
Crafts for Selling: 10 Fun and Creative Craft Ideas
Do your kids enjoy crafts? Have they ever wanted to earn some money? Even better, have they ever considered starting their own business? I have some fantastic crafts for selling ideas that kids can create as a fun and engaging way to kick off their very own business. Crafts for Selling: 10 Fun and Creative…
10 Books to Inspire Children to Start Your Own Business
Children can start their own businesses, too! Or what I like to call ‘Kid-Preneurs.’ Starting a business can be a fun and educational experience for children. It encourages them to think critically and creatively while also helping them understand the value of money and hard work. In my Start Your Own Business Family Unit Study,…
Christmas Fingerprint Art for Kids
Earlier this week, I shared a glimpse inside Christmas School, including the 10 topics that we cover and 10 recommended books to accompany the unit study. Today, I’m going to share a closer look at one of the hands-on activities—Christmas Fingerprint Art! Benefits of Making Fingerprint Art I absolutely love fingerprint art, as it is easy…
Top 10 Children’s Christmas Books
One of my favorite parts of the holiday season is snuggling up on the couch and reading Christmas books with my children. Some of our favorite children’s Christmas books are worn with years of memories and it fills my heart with so much joy when I pull them out each December. The books I have…