If there’s one thing I love, it’s an experiment. And this DIY puffy paint was a bit of an experiment. But boy oh boy did this one work out really well. On this day, our neighbors were homeschooling with us. The four kids helped me whip up a batch of puffy paint, split it into […]
How to Help Children Build Resilience and Confront Uncertainty
Resilience is the capacity to cope with adversity and bounce back from difficult events. Resilient kids can manage stress, challenges, failure, and other obstacles. As a result, they have the courage to take healthy risks and venture outside of their comfort zones. They can become independent thinkers and problem-solvers with the persistence to reach long-term […]
Rainbow Rubber Eggs: A STEAM Activity for Kids
This activity is kinda like magic. I mean, we all think eggs have hard shells, right? Well, what if I told you I could turn a hard-shelled egg into a rubbery egg? Do you think I can do it? You bet I can! Check out our Rainbow Rubber Eggs! This makes a great science activity […]
Chinese New Year Crafts to celebrate the Year of the Ox
This year in 2021, the start of Chinese New Year will mark the beginning of the Year of the Ox. I’ve gathered some awesome Chinese New Year craft ideas that are perfect for ushering in the lunar new year. Whether you want ox crafts, Chinese New Year decorations, or some lucky red envelopes, you’ll find […]
Snowflake crafts for kids
As the weather turns cold and we tend to spend more time indoors, my thoughts naturally turn to winter-themed crafts as a way to pass the time. Today I’ve collected some fun and fantastic snowflake crafts for kids for you to peruse through. So get your art on, work on those fine motor skills, and/or […]
Black and white polar bear craft for kids
If I had to pick my favorite Arctic animal, there’s no doubt it would be the polar bear. And today I’m sharing directions to make a simple and elegant black and white polar bear craft. Note: For more Arctic resources, see my Polar Animals and Lands Unit Study page or grab my Arctic Unit Study. Note: For more Arctic resources, see my Polar […]
Best gifts for kids who love LEGO!
In the last year or so, my kids have become LEGO fanatics. We were gifted a random assortment of 30+ year old LEGOs from some relatives, and from that began my kids’ interest in building and exploring with LEGOs. Over time, we have added more LEGO pieces, including a number of LEGO sets and LEGO […]
Fun and creative ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve with kids
2020 has certainly been one for the record books. I’m sure many of us will be very pleased to bid 2020 goodbye as we hope and plan for a better year in 2021. And while I’m sure a lot of people’s New Year’s Eve plans may look a bit different this year, that doesn’t mean […]
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