Did you know that dolphins give themselves names? Or that there are more historical artifacts in the ocean than in all our museums combined? Or that we know more about the surface of Mars than we do about our own ocean floor?! The ocean is an absolutely fascinating topic for children to explore! From the…
Indoor AND Outdoor Easter Egg Hunt Clues!
Do you know what we have never really done? A TRUE Easter Egg Hunt complete with Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt Clues. You know… Start here, find this, then this, and so on. But this year, it is going to happen! And, if you are interested, it is going to happen for YOU too! I am…
Magnificent Mammals: Books About Mammals for Kids
Reading is a wonderful way to nurture a child’s curiosity and help them to learn more about the world around them. If you’re looking to spark your child’s interest in mammals, get ready to hit the library, because I gathered 10 of the best books about mammals for you! Whether you’re looking to entertain or…
10 Children’s Books About the Solar System
If you have a little astronaut in the making, these 10 children’s books about the solar system are for YOU! They cover every planet in our solar system, from Mercury to Neptune, plus the Sun and dwarf planets that also call our solar system home. In fact, these 10 Children’s Books about the Solar System…
10 Children’s Books About Rocks
Rocks and gems and minerals, oh my! There is so much to learn—from the types of rocks and the rock cycle, to gems and birthstones and how we use rocks in everyday life. In my Rocks & Gems Family Unit Study, we learn all about those topics and more. In fact, these 10 Children’s Books…
Christmas Games for Kids
Do you have a Christmas party coming up? We have our annual co-op party and I need to plan a few Christmas games for kids. Well, I went down that Pinterest wormhole, friends, and found the BEST of the best! There are Christmas games that will get those kids moving, fine motor and coordination building…
Christmas Crafts for Kids
Whoohooo! It’s the most wonderful time of the year! These weeks leading up to the big day are the most magical of the whole year, aren’t they? I don’t know about your home, but ours is bursting with Christmas crafts for kids. We have a giant painter’s tape Christmas tree on our floor. Paper reindeer…
45 Gorgeous Gifts Kids Can Make
I remember being little and creating sweet homemade gifts to give to my friends and family. I loved sitting down to create something using nothing but a few crafts supplies, lots of time, and loads of love. Because those times were so memorable and meaningful for me, I want my children to learn all about…
Exploring Colour with Fascinating Books
Do you have a little artist or lover of all things colour and rainbows? If so, they’re going to LOVE what I have for you today! This collection of books covers everything from colour theory, to famous artists like Jackson Pollack and Piet Mondrian, to fun fictional stories, and everything in between. In fact, they…
10 Books PERFECT for an Edible Science Unit Study
Are you ready to discover a super fun—and delicious!—way for kids to discover the basics of physical chemistry and matter? Let me introduce you to… Edible Science! Exploring science through delicious experiments is a wonderful way to get kids excited and eager to learn. Below, you will find 10 books PERFECT for an Edible Science…