Family travel is such a fantastic thing! New places, new experiences and new foods? Bring it on! We talked before about how Travel is great for homeschool kids - but any travel is wonderful for ANY kids! That is why we have a Free Travel Journal for Kids! One of the best things to do when traveling is JOURNAL!Write down where you went, who went with you, what you saw and what your thoughts were about it all! Why do you want a Free Travel Journal for Kids? Just think of the years to come, when you are older and you get to go through your old journals and remember your experiences. It will be fun to see your drawings, thoughts and notes from when you were younger! Ask your parent to get you a 3-ring binder with sheet protectors so you have something to store your memories in -- you can also add things like tickets, wrist bands and pictures to your trip notes! Parents? This is a great way for kids to look back at where they went and what they did while you teach them … [Read more...]
FREE Educational SPACE pack for Math & Reading
I am SOOOOO tickled to be going to Huntsville Alabama (Rocket City!!) next year that I totally have SPACE on my brain. This is a fun, FREE Educational SPACE pack for Math & Reading you can do with the little ones to help them not only avoid "summer slide" but encourage them in Math and Reading in a super fun way! Remember, it's not just for BOYS because it is a space them, us GIRLS can rock it out also! My Mom always had fun things like this with her for when we were waiting on a modeling job, at a table in the restaurant waiting for the food to arrive, or even waiting at the dentist to be seen. If kids learn through play, give them great stuff to work with! These ten worksheets in our FREE Educational SPACE pack for Math & Reading are perfect for helping your littles to master basic math and reading for those Pre-k to First Graders. By tracing letters, using flash cards, and even making a 3D shape, you can easily create a fun home-school lesson plan or simply enhance … [Read more...]
Make Your Twin Cities Trip Memorable for the Kids!
Living just outside of Madison Wisconsin means a Twin Cities trip is a simple drive for us -- and road trips can be incredibly fun if you take a little bit of time to do it. Our Twin Cities Trip: On the way to Minnesota, you might want to stop in the Wisconsin Dells and spend a night at the Kalihari...everyone loves a water park, and it is a great way to unwind. The next morning, as you head back out on the Interstate, make sure you time it right so you end up at Osseo's Norski Nook for their delicious soups and yummy pie! I personally am a fan of their seasonal Fresh Strawberry Pie. Soon, you are crossing the border over into Minnesota and working your way to the Raddison Blu hotel in Bloomington. It's super easy to find as it is attached to the Mall of America by a walkway. The Mall of America is about so much more than shopping! Any kid would be beyond excited to spend some time in the Nickelodeon Universe indoor theme park. Parents and kiddos alike will enjoy Fly … [Read more...]
How to Make a Circuit Using a Spoon and a Fork
Did you know you can make an electric Circuit using simple eating utensils like a fork and a spoon? Creating a circuit isn’t as complicated as you would think and is a great science activity to do with kids of all ages. The key is to make a path through which electric charges can flow to light up a light bulb. What you need to make a Circuit You will only need a few items to make a circuit, but you will need the exact items listed: How to Make Your Circuit Making a circuit with a spoon and fork is easy to do. Here are the steps: Did your light bulb light up when you made the circuit? If it didn’t, make sure you are using a new battery, the right size, stainless steel utensils, and everything are connected. How does a Spoon and Fork Create a Circuit? You may be wondering how something so simple can create light, right?! The bulb lights up when the circuit is complete. This means there is no break in the path of the electric charge. Electricity is originated … [Read more...]
My Zoo Scavenger Hunt Free Printable
Going to the zoo might be one of my most favorite things! I know a bunch of my friends hit the Madison Henry Vilas Zoo over the Mother's Day weekend and am now itching to visit myself. This is a fun FREE printable that kind of makes a game out of your visit -- a zoo scavenger hunt! We have talked before about 6 Animals to Study In Kids Science Homeschool Class, and also Nine Ways a Parent Can Encourage an Interest in Science, and a simple trip to the zoo can fit right in! Many zoos are free, but if you aren't lucky enough to have a free zoo close to you? It is worth asking for a family membership as a holiday gift! If you don't get gifted with one, you might want to invest yourself just two visits and you have more than paid for the membership. There is always something new and fun at a zoo! New animals are born. Naturalist demonstrations are given. Animals are seen eating, interacting, and even sleeping. It is a great way for little ones to learn about animals instead of … [Read more...]
Camp Invention- Why you NEED to go
Camp Invention is my first thing on my bucket list this summer and by far my favorite. My kindergarten teacher (LOVE HER!) told my mom ab0ut it when she was my teacher. We traveled back and forth to Verona each day that week so I could attend and my mom was a helper volunteer for the discount. Not only was Camp Invention totally fun, I learned so much! Bonus: they give all campers a T-shirt as part of the registration cost. I simply love the creativity, planning and support that goes into it. It is incredible and you can create anything you want. I made a doll, control panel, fur color changer, golf set (complete with a smiling golf ball) and about a million other things. I don't want you to think that it's all just building things with recyclable materials, there is an actual curriculum planned out each year with actual STEM concepts involved. Created by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, Camp Invention is the only nationally recognized summer program focused on … [Read more...]
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