We have been in a severe drought in California and have tried explaining the situation to our kids. They have had many valid questions, including, "why can't we use water from the ocean?" When we have explained that other states are having floods, they asked why they cannot send the water our way (solving both problems). In reference to the … [Read more...]
Magnify It! Fun and Easy Science for Kids
I loved to use a magnifying glass as a kid to see the details of the world around me. I was excited to give each of our kids their own magnifying glass that they could use to explore and discover. This is a fun and inexpensive way that kids can learn more about everyday objects and nature finds. This post … [Read more...]
Bubbling Chalk: Science Experiment
We have had so much fun with baking soda and vinegar experiments. I decided to try a new base in our next experiment which we have plenty of: chalk. We always have odds and ends of sidewalk chalk and it was fun to re-purpose a little of it for this experiment. Bubbling Chalk: Science Experiment You will need: Chalk (two colors if … [Read more...]
Zucchini Bread Castle
We are growing lots of squash this year, from yellow and green zucchini varieties to patty pan. We are also get a surprise box every week from local farms of fresh organic produce. I feel like I'm on a vegetarian version of Chopped each week finding ways to use my mystery basket of ingredients! Lately, it has included lots of squash, so … [Read more...]
Ending Word Sounds Flower Activity
Our kids are fascinated by rhyming words and are starting to understand that, in order for a word to rhyme, it needs to have the same ending sound. I made ending word sound flowers for them to practice the concept. Ending Word Sounds Flower Game You will need: construction paper in various colors scissors marker poster board to set the game … [Read more...]