This protect our oceans oil spill activity is a really fun, hands-on activity that teaches kids about how oil spills happen, their effects on ocean habitats, and how difficult they are to clean up. It is deceptively simple, but the experience packs a big learning punch and had a large emotional impact on my son (who…
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Spring Birds Activities for Kids
This week – we’re all about welcoming Spring birds! We’ve got a roundup of fun activities and tips to attract birds. Everything you need to become a fellow bird-lover with your kiddos this year! To me, Spring equals birds!
10+ Fun & Educational Seed Activities
Our post today is full of fun and educational seed activities. For such little objects, seeds sure pack in a lot of learning. We’ve got tips for growing seeds with kids, activities to do while growing them, information about different kinds of seeds, suggestions for activities to do with seeds, and even a few seed…
30 Fun Ways to Prevent Nature-Deficit Disorder in Children
If you’re reading this post, you’re probably wondering “What is Nature-Deficit Disorder?“ It’s a term coined by Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder to describe the fact that many children today have become detached from the natural world. It’s not an actual medical diagnosis, but it is…
How to Make a DIY Campfire Starter
Are you going to be camping this summer? Will you be taking kids with you too? Regardless, of where or how your trip will look, you will inevitably want to have a campfire – one of the best parts of roughing it! Check out our super simple-to-make and cheap as dirt homemade DIY campfire starter….