With the holidays approaching, I am becoming more and more aware my kids are growing up. My tween and teen aren’t all excited for Santa crafts and reindeer headbands. Sigh. I still love those things, but understandably, they don’t. So…
As my kids get older, one is a teen and the other a preteen, I have noticed it can be harder to get them involved in holiday activities. When they were younger, they had fun making little crafts, singing songs,…
Chances are if you have kids in the house, you probably have straws. Sure, straws are great for drinking, but they can be used for so much more. For instance, there are many STEM activities with straws that are sure…
Autumn is filled with beautiful colors. It really is quite magical. Unfortunately, the colors don’t last. The leaves drop from the trees, and the leaves still hanging on eventually lose their vibrant color. I wanted to find a fun fall…
Do you have a budding ornithologist (bird scientist)? Maybe you have a child that just loves watching birds? Birds are a lot of fun to learn about. They have amazing flying skills, superb building abilities, and vary from region to…
Halloween is coming. As it nears, I’ve had to make some adjustments. I’ve had to face the fact that the fun things my kids and I did when they were younger don’t appeal to them any longer. It is an…
Do you have a teen or tween in your home or work with this age group? I have two kids in middle school, 6th and 8th grade (so I have both). I am finding that picking a fun activity for…
I can remember as a kid getting excited when the teacher would let us use the chalkboard for indoor recess. Oh, the excitement! It seemed like such a big deal. Honestly, it was a big deal. ( I know I’m…
Have you ever found a bird’s nest while exploring outside? They are absolutely amazing. What makes it even more incredible is that little creatures do it all with no hands. It inspired me to create a STEM challenge for kids.…
Summer is such a fun time of year. Kids can run around and play. There are barbecues, Popsicles, playing in the water, and campfires. It can be a fabulous time for kids. Sometimes, though, kids can get a little bored…