The Flat Stanley Project
Do you remember the book by Jeff Brown called Flat Stanley? It was a childhood staple when I was little, but for the past 15 years or so, the story has taken on a whole new role. Flat Stanley is not only a picture book, but it can also be a creative and fun way for learning geography, math, writing, science, cultures – the list
All About Recycling
Wanting to get your child excited about recycling? Here’s a fun activity you can do together that will help him understand how important it is. What You’ll Need: A small piece of Styrofoam A small piece of paper towel A small piece of clear plastic wrap A small piece of cardboard What To Do: Take the four items and cover them with some soil.
A Wall Mural For the Birds
Create a Bird Wall Mural Want to get your child more connected with nature? Create a bird wall mural that you can add to all year long! We made a mural like this one spring, and it was so much fun. But you can make it any time of the year and keep it up as long as you like! Your “mural” can be
Fandex Field Guides
One of my favorite tools for learning with my kids is our Fandex Field Guides. These guides aren’t in the typical book format; rather, each “page” is in the shape of a bookmark with a colorful image at the top. Below the image are interesting facts and other information about the topic. All of the pages are fastened together at the bottom so they
The Story of Ferdinand
One of our favorite books (and probably one of yours too) is The Story of Ferdinand by Munro Leaf, illustrated by Robert Lawson. In the story, a little bull in Spain loves to sit under a tree and smell the flowers while all the other young bulls fight and butt each other. When they all are grown, the other bulls dream of fighting in
Puddles, Science, and Math
The past month or so, we have had a lot of rain. It even rained every day all day for two whole weeks. Looking around town, one can tell – the ground is softer, the rivers are higher, and some of the roads have crumbled. We’re thankful for any piece of blue sky we see. But my kids are also thankful for the puddles.
Flower Experiment
During the summer, we have a beautiful wildflower that grows along the side of our road. It’s called Queen Anne’s lace, and each “bloom” is actually made up of many tiny flowers. Queen Anne’s lace is usually white – that is, until we get a hold of it! Here’s a fun flower experiment you can do with Queen Anne’s lace to show how plants
It’s in the Bag!
This is a fun activity that can be played with children of all ages. It not only introduces children to the sense of touch, but also helps them think descriptively, which is helpful when writing. Here’s what you’ll need: *Brown paper lunch bags *A variety of small objects from around the house or outside. Some possibilities are: Toiletries – a comb, a hairbrush, a
Cicada Season!
The eastern coast of the United States is due to see a cicada swarm this spring — an fascinating event for everyone!
Paint Your Own Pet!
This pet is not only fun to create, but it’s also one Mom and Dad won’t mind having around the house.
