I used this jar for a fun and full day of gnome activities, indoors and out. We paired it with storybooks about gnomes and fairies as well as books about walking and talking creatures in nature that the gnomes might encounter. We had plenty of ideas for using these items, and this is still aRead More
Teaching Kids How to Read a Map and Use a Compass
Teaching kids how to read a map and use a compass can be fun and easily incorporated into some of your daily activities. Kids need to learn basic survival skills, and one way is to begin teaching kids how to read a map and use a compass. We have become so spoiled to GPS systemsRead More
Ocean Life Activity Jar and 6 Ocean Activities
Living in Florida, we are lucky enough to visit the beach regularly, and we also have an amazing aquarium where we can learn about the ocean life at and beyond the shoreline. But, even when we can’t, we can still enjoy learning about it in a fun way! These quick to throw together activity jarsRead More
Insect Unit Study Resources
Insects are a fascinating subject for most kids. There are so many types of them that doing an insect study unit would be lots of fun and you could even continue it by breaking down into types. If you are just trying to put together a general insect unit study, here are some insect unit study resourcesRead More
Teaching Kids About Venomous Snakes
With warm temperatures you have snakes making more appearances in yards, brush, and hiking areas. Teaching kids about venomous snakes is important not only for their safety, but also for the safety of the snakes. Many people kill snakes needlessly out of fear. Not all snakes are venomous, and many are great assets to ourRead More
Bug Activity Jar with 7 Bug Activities
If your little one loves creepy crawlers of any kind they will be entertained for hours with this jar of bugs, a couple books, and the list of activities I have gathered up for you to use with them. This is great to pull out anytime you need a few minutes to cook dinner, whileRead More
DIY Dinosaur Play Set
If you have a child who loves dinosaurs, or even creative play for that matter, this DIY dinosaur play set is a wonderful way to get them active and get their imaginations flowing. Typically a play set like this would cost you big bucks in the store, but this is one set you can easilyRead More
How to Make Painted Hand Print Stepping Stones
Making crafts with the kids is one of my favorite things to do, especially when the craft has a functional use around the house (or outdoors). We often make items to decorate the yard and spruce up the gardens, but had not tried our hand at personalized garden stepping stones yet, but now we are hooked!Read More
Pool Noodle Flower Craft for Kids
There are literally hundreds of ways to use pool noodles. These pool noodle flower picks are a great way to get kids crafty, and create some cool plant decor at the same time. You can make your own pool noodle flower picks in just minutes, and using nothing more than a few pool noodles andRead More
Homemade Windsock for Kids
Create a pretty and fun splash of color for your yard or porch with a bright homemade windsock! This easy project is super fun for the kids, first to choose fabrics and then putting it together. Make it for your own space or make one to give away; they make a great handmade gift for grandma,Read More
DIY Painted Outdoor Blocks for Kids
These sweet painted outdoor blocks are great for more than just making a tower in the grass. Initially I just thought “Oh these would be fun for the kids to play with in the yard” Then as the idea began to grow in my head I realized that they were good for far more thanRead More
DIY Beach Activity Kit in a Jar
It is no secret to anyone around me that I am obsessed with mason jars. They are so functional, inexpensive, and they just look adorable with anything you fill them with. I was putting together activity bags for the summer and thought they would be so fun and inviting in a mason jar. Not the most practicalRead More
Marine Biology Unit Study Resources
Ocean life or marine biology is a fascinating subject for most kids. There are so many things to learn, and it,s like an entire world underneath the water that you could easily create an exciting and fun unit study with it. If you are planning on using ocean life as a study unit any timeRead More
Ancient Egypt Unit Study Resources
When I was a kid, one of my very favorite things to study was ancient Egypt. I remember in sixth grade, that we learned about Hieroglyphics and I learned how to do my name in them. That stuck with me all these years. I was fascinated by the embalming and spiritual process of death forRead More
How to Keep the Kids Learning While on Summer Break
Do your kids get summer brain? I know mine do and it makes it so hard to get them back into the groove of school once summer comes to an end. I’ve decided that this year I am not going to let summer brain happen in my household. I’ve come up with a strategy toRead More
How to Homeschool While Traveling
Sadie is sharing tips for how to homeschool while traveling. There’s a thing called “roadschooling”, which is like homeschooling while on the road. We don’t travel year-round, but we do like to take road trips, so I wanted to share some of my ideas with you for homeschooling while traveling! The key to homeschooling whileRead More
Animal Tracking Unit Study Resources
When I was a kid, I belonged to Campfire boys and girls. One of the things we learned about was animal tracking, that is the skill of being able to identify and track animals by the subtle and not-so-subtle ways they let us know they were in an area. This always fascinated me as IRead More
5 Activities for Kids to Do On Rainy Days
When you find yourself at home with the kids on on a rainy day, things can get hectic really quickly. Suddenly the kids get bored, they have nothing else to do, and are begging to go outside and play even though everyone knows that it is impossible with the rain. There’s only so much T.V. orRead More
How to Make Natural Paint Brushes for Kids
We love foraging, even just in the backyard, for leaves, flowers, acorns, and other natural items to learn about and display or create with. This day I decided to try to use them in a new way: as paintbrushes! We headed out with our basket and gathered flowers, leaves, moss, grass, and plants from the garden andRead More
10 Patriotic Crafts For Kids
When Summer hits, I can’t stop thinking of all the fun we are about to have and a lot of that fun centers around patriotic holidays. Since most kids love to do crafts, I think it is the perfect opportunity to teach them about why we celebrate these holidays and what it means to beRead More
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