A note from my mom: As our children get older, they are able to help out more around the house. They might even become eager to help out. One big (and sometimes exciting) way that kids can contribute to the household is by getting in the kitchen to cook. You might think that the main benefit of raising junior chefs is that it enables you to take a break from cooking every once in a while. You might even be like me and get excited about the idea of having your kids serve you breakfast in bed that actually tastes good. However, cooking can also be a very educational experience for kids. Here are 7 ways Kids Learn From Cooking. 7 Ways Kids Learn From Cooking Math This is probably the most obvious one. Whether they are measuring flour, counting eggs, sorting beans, or following the sequence of a recipe, math is a subject that figures heavily into cooking. Especially if you are baking and have to be more precise with your ingredients. Reading Breaking out the cookbooks and … [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...]
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...]
Small Business Saturday: Best Crystal Growing Kit
You know how I love things to make little brains grow -- almost everything can be turned into a learning opportunity! Here is a fun thing for the kids -- the Best Crystal Growing Kit! It's a Mom and Pop operation -- they even have FREE shipping! The kit is as you see in the picture -- for $14.99 Best Crystal Growing Kit From their website: 1.Why Crystal Growing Kits? Whether you are a budding scientist or cool crafter these kits provide an educational and fun way to explore crystal growing. Crystal Growing Kits.com was developed by a homeschooler and two parents to make science fun! 2.Who can use the kit? Anyone. As long as you can boil water, you can grow your own crystals! (Adult supervision is required when using boiling water) 3.What do I need to supply for my crystal growing kit? Just boiling water and imagination! Your crystal growing kit contains everything else. 4.Do I have to make a snowflake? No. Your crystals will grow in any shape you make with your magic crystal … [Read more...]
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