School is just around the corner. The school supply lists have been or will soon be sent home reminding you of what your child needs to bring to school for the upcoming year. It’s likely the list looks daunting and seems pricey! If you are not careful, the back-to-school budget can easily be comparable to […]
3 Steps to Freeze Summer Berries
If you are as much of a fan of berries as I am, I’m sure you are loving all of the delicious summer berries. Because they are in season right now, there have been and will continue to be some great deals on berries over the next few weeks that make them both delectable and […]
How to Celebrate Our Nation’s Birthday in a Meaningful Way
Like so many things in our fast-paced and action-packed world, it is easy (for kids and adults alike) to overlook the “behind the scenes” aspects of life and take for granted all the effort required to make something come to fruition. This is certainly the case when it comes to our nation’s Independence Day. Even […]
Easy Homemade Berry Ice Cubes!
Next up in our berry inspired mini-series is a super simple way to make any drink you’ll be serving this holiday (some examples could include water, lemon/lime soda, lemonade, or juice) extra festive with a simple red, white, and blue addition. Simply place a few raspberries, blueberries, or strawberry slices into each cube of an […]
Interactive Children’s Reading Activities for Summertime
Summer’s here! With the excitement and joy that summer brings, don’t forget to incorporate some learning into all those hours of freedom. We have been looking at ways to do this based on various school subjects over the last few weeks, and now we take a look at reading. Summer is a great time for […]
Interactive Children’s Science Activities for Summertime
Swimming pools are opening, camping gear is out of storage, and many kids are out of school. All of these are signs that summer is upon us! Over the last couple weeks, we have been sharing some activities geared toward making summer not just about pleasure but also about continued learning in fun ways, too. […]
Interactive Children’s Math Activities for Summertime
The lazy days of summer are right around the corner. With all of those hours to fill with fun, it is easy to find time for enjoyable learning opportunities as well. Instead of taking a break from learning this summer, help your kids make learning fun. We’ve already looked at ways to incorporate social studies […]
Interactive Children’s Writing Activities for Summertime
With summer right around the corner, now is a great time to start thinking about and maybe even preparing some activities to help your children practice and enhance their academic skills this summer. It does not take much effort, but the benefits are great in preventing a slip in abilities over the long summer break. […]
Interactive Children’s Social Studies Activities for Summertime
It is hard to believe that students will be saying goodbye to one grade level in just a few short weeks and will have a summer off before the next one begins. For most families, summer plans are well underway. As you plan for the summer, have you taken time to think about how you’ll […]
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