If you are looking for a fun educational project that gets kids having active fun outdoors and learning about science and nature at the same time, I have a tree leaf identification project that fits that bill perfectly! Not only will kids have fun hunting for different types of trees, they will also learn tree leaf identification skills that will stick with them for … [Read more...] about Tree Leaf Identification Project For Kids
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How to Attract Birds to Your Yard
Bird watching can be a fun family activity. Children tend to love wildlife and encouraging an appreciation of nature is an important concept for parents to teach. Before you start your bird watching adventures, however, you need to know how to attract birds to your yard. Staring out the window at nothing will only lead to boredom and whining! Here are a few tips for attracting … [Read more...] about How to Attract Birds to Your Yard
Computer Coding For Kids Made Easy To Learn
My daughter is quick to pick up on things and she has many interests. However, she is not interested in sports at all. Her father and I have been encouraging her to get involved in more school activities and she expressed an interest in doing a Girls That Code Club. I have very little knowledge in that area so I made a mental note to look into finding out how my kids could … [Read more...] about Computer Coding For Kids Made Easy To Learn
Educational Benefits Of Playing Chess and Chess Sets For Kids
Chess, a strategy board game, has been around for centuries. Chess is such a mental-skill game that it has even been classified as a "mind sport". The educational benefits of playing chess are many and Chess is good for adults and children alike. Here are few reasons playing chess is considered to be good for your mind, as well as some chess sets for kids, and bit about … [Read more...] about Educational Benefits Of Playing Chess and Chess Sets For Kids
Free Printable Passport Activity: Fun World Geography For Kids
I've been looking for a fun way to help teach my children about the continents and world geography. This free printable passport activity "My Continents Passport" was the perfect answer to making world geography fun and just in time for National Geography Week. You and your kids can create a My Continents Passport using my free passport template and easy … [Read more...] about Free Printable Passport Activity: Fun World Geography For Kids
19 Summer Educational Activities Kids Will Love
When it comes time for summer break there is no reason for kids to stop learning. Even if they are not in school there are many great educational activities kids will love being involved with and that will keep them learning over the summer. When my children participate in these activities I often find myself learning also. Some educational activities are great to do as a … [Read more...] about 19 Summer Educational Activities Kids Will Love
5 Kids Science Ideas To Make Them Eager Learners
Sometimes it seems like kids enjoy science about as much as they do vegetables. Yet, parents know that an enthusiasm for science can lead to better grades in school and an exciting, useful career in the future. Through science, kids learn to ask questions, to try experiments and to let their curiosity lead them in unexpected directions. Encouraging an interest in science is … [Read more...] about 5 Kids Science Ideas To Make Them Eager Learners