Tag: kids activities
10+ picture books about owls to make reading a hoot!
Did you know that there are almost 20 species of barn owls? Or that many owls start nesting the winter, from December through February? Reading is a hoot with these fun kids books, and you’ll learn all about these magnificent birds!
Tangrams and Picture Books: Teach Kids How to Turn Shapes into Art Fun
Originally published: 14 January 2021 Squares are solid, reliable, and steady shapes – but can a square be art? We read a lot of picture books, including books about match and geometry. A couple years ago, we ended up with two different children’s books about squares at the same time. One came from our local…
Birds, Reptiles, and More: 4 Fascinating Kids’ Activities
Eggs are a great way to introduce kids to early STEM ideas. They’re easy to find (if you visit a grocery store). They spark a wide range of conversations. And, when eggs hatch, they turn into all kinds of adorable baby animals! Use these easy, hands-on activity ideas to explore eggs with younger kids.
Family, Food, and STEM – Chemistry in the Kitchen
Let’s explore STEM concepts in baking, using picture books! These seven stories introduce kids to chemistry in the kitchen. Learn about the way things change–as well as why.
Family, food and STEM – cooking around the world
These books are colorful, adventurous stories about kids trying something new, learning from their mistakes, and—most importantly—learning to love cooking.
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 program. Unfortunately, they raised their age limits this year, and my youngest still isn’t older…
