
I share a lot of books on my blog, but this time I’m sharing a book by an author I know! I met Carla Jansen on social media, and since we both love picture books about science, we became friends…

Snuggle up with these 20+ Fantastic Fall Picture Books
What better way to celebrate fall than with picture books?! After a hot, dry summer, we’ve had a deluge of rain recently. One day, we had 0.8″ of rain in 24-hours! My kids have been out playing in the rain…

That Island Life – An Easy Science Project for Kids
This week’s project focused on volcanoes–and what happens when a volcano creates a new island. Start with a science-fair volcano, and end with a bug survey as you follow a group of scientists’ research on a young island.

Messy Art and Cave Paintings – A Simple Art Activity for Kids
Someday, I plan to sign my kids up for an actual summer camp. Someday . . . but not this summer. We were going to start summer camp this year. There’s a nature center near us with an amazing outdoor…

Cultivating Curiosity: The Best Science Book for Older Kids
Find STEM book recommendations for independent readers from older elementary-age kids to middle school students!
Make Geology Fun: 6 Fascinating Science Activities for Kids
Ready to dig into geology? Teach kids about rock identification with these science activities.

Exploring Rocks with Kids: 15 Ways to Use Rocks
Throughout history, humans have used rocks for building, for hunting, and even for trade. Check out this list to learn how people have used rocks (and continue to use rocks to day in some cases!)





