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Read more about the article Summer Activities for Teens for A Fun and Engaging Summer

Summer Activities for Teens for A Fun and Engaging Summer

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  • Post published:June 7, 2024
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Don't let teens waste their summer being bored. Here are some fun summer activities for teens. Help your teen find something to keep them busy AND have fun this summer.

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Read more about the article Leap Day Activities: Loads of Leap Year Fun with the Kids

Leap Day Activities: Loads of Leap Year Fun with the Kids

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  • Post published:February 24, 2024
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Leap Year only occurs every four years. Make it a fun day with these fun Leap Day activities. Kids will have fun learning some history, doing some crafts, eating some fun food, and more.

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Read more about the article Try These 10 Terrific STEM Toothpick Activities

Try These 10 Terrific STEM Toothpick Activities

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  • Post published:November 3, 2023
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When I was in school, I hated all the STEM areas. Science, please, no! It is sooo boring. Technology- well, that was slowly becoming more widely used when I was…

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Read more about the article A Fun Scarecrow STEM Activity Perfect for Fall {Great for Older Kids}

A Fun Scarecrow STEM Activity Perfect for Fall {Great for Older Kids}

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  • Post published:September 5, 2023
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So many things come to mind when I think of fall. I think of frosty mornings, bright-colored leaves, giant orange pumpkins, and scarecrows. Now, scarecrows are out in farmers' fields…

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Read more about the article 10 Outdoor Learning Ideas for Days It is Too Nice to Be Indoors

10 Outdoor Learning Ideas for Days It is Too Nice to Be Indoors

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  • Post published:April 18, 2023
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When the weather's nice, staying indoors and getting work done is hard. I live in a northern state where I spend most of the year cold. So when the cold…

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Read more about the article Geography Activities for Kids: Great Ideas for Hands-On Learning Fun

Geography Activities for Kids: Great Ideas for Hands-On Learning Fun

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  • Post published:March 1, 2023
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During my first week as a student teacher, the teacher I was working with gave me the task of teaching geography during my semester-long placement with her. From there, I…

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Read more about the article Super Snowman Activities to Make Learning So Much Fun

Super Snowman Activities to Make Learning So Much Fun

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  • Post published:January 11, 2023
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Make learning fun with these great snowman activity ideas. You can find ideas for snowman books, crafts, STEM activities, early learning packets, and more!

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Read more about the article The Dissolving Candy Cane Experiment: Great Fun for the Family

The Dissolving Candy Cane Experiment: Great Fun for the Family

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  • Post published:November 25, 2022
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Around the holidays, we always have candy canes around the house. My kids, especially my son, are obsessed with getting candy canes. My boy likes to eat them, put them…

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Read more about the article DIY Paper Boxes for Kids {Fun Holiday and Birthday Theme}

DIY Paper Boxes for Kids {Fun Holiday and Birthday Theme}

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  • Post published:October 21, 2022
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I love finding fun things to do with kids, whether as a mom or when I was a teacher. I think kids of all ages should have something fun to…

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Read more about the article How to Make This Awesome Fall Leaf Craft with Kids

How to Make This Awesome Fall Leaf Craft with Kids

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  • Post published:October 6, 2022
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I know some of you are “team fall.” Honestly, I am all for summer. However, one thing I DO love about fall is the pretty leaves! So, I went outside…

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