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February 16, 2026

Curious Kids: Six Ways to Build Scientific Literacy for Preschoolers

Encourage your young scientist to get curious! What is scientific literacy? Children are born scientists. Their brains are wired to...

November 15, 2025

Mixing Math and Muffins: questions you can use to teach math while cooking with kids

No fancy chef hats required, just a willingness to mix, measure, and multiply the fun while boosting those math skills! Simple kitchen...

August 2, 2025

Things Just Got Messy: Benefits of Messy Play

Getting messy is a great way to learn! We could all recognize it - the suspicious silence that comes after the giggles and glee of play....

January 6, 2025

Oh Snow! Our Favorite Things to Do with Kids on a Snow Day

Snow days can be serious fun with the help of these fun activities! Stuck at home with kids bouncing off the walls? We have you covered...

October 2, 2024

What's the Global Cardboard Challenge?

This holiday is a little out-of-the-box... What is the Global Cardboard Challenge? The Global Cardboard Challenge is celebrated by...

January 25, 2021

The Toy Monster: 10 Ways to Manage Too Many Toys

The Toy Monster: 10 Ways to Manage Too Many Toys The holidays are over, but what do you do with all the new toys in your house? How do you...

April 21, 2020

Get Ready for School with DIY Dandelion Playdough

Mix up some fun with summer blooms and playdough! What you'll need: A BIG handful of dandelions. 1 cup of boiling water. 2...

August 17, 2018

A Teacher's Six Simple Steps For the Start of School

A Teacher's Six Simple Steps For the Start of School by Nicole Meier Ready or not, the first day of school is coming! Here are just a...

July 11, 2018

Getting Socially Ready for School: Four Tips from a Kindergarten Teacher

Getting Socially Ready for School: Four Tips from a Kindergarten Teacher by Nicole Meier Heading off to kindergarten can be a time of...

June 7, 2018

10 Ways to Get Your Child Ready for Kindergarten

10 Ways to Get Your Child Ready for Kindergarten Kindergarten is an exciting adventure. It can also be a big change for many kids. Here...