Like "Little House in the Big Woods" Make Maple Syrup Snow Candy! We were so thrilled to get our first snow of the season! It was white, fluffy, and gloriously cold! So cold in fact that, if out long enough, your face and hands hurt! The children pointed out that when the sun's rays hit it just right; it looked like millions of diamonds covering the ground. Of course, the first thing I wanted to … [Read more...] about Make Maple Syrup Snow Candy
Science
Backyard Biology: Birds for Kids
Kids will love studying the biology of birds from their own backyards! Any season is a great season for bird watching and nature study. All you need are a few books and hands-on activity resources. Suddenly, you've got a great unit study to immerse your kids in the world of backyard birds. *Disclosure: I received a Home Microscope, Basic Slide Set, and Chick Embryo Study Guide at no cost and … [Read more...] about Backyard Biology: Birds for Kids
Learning about Caves & Caverns at Ruby Falls
Caves & Caverns are a fantastic way to study geology! Visiting local caves & caverns can be a great hands-on way to study the formations of Earth's rocks. Check out these fantastic resources including books and hands-on activities! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. Learning about Caves & Caverns at Ruby … [Read more...] about Learning about Caves & Caverns at Ruby Falls
Harvesting Honey with Kids
This week on the farm, we harvested honey from our honeybee hives! That's right, the delicious liquid gold flowed into quart after quart jar leaving us all with a slight sugar rush and feeling like a heat stroke was imminent. Why? Let's just say you can't press honeycomb without heat and without getting the honey on your fingers. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read … [Read more...] about Harvesting Honey with Kids
Backyard Biology: Frogs for Kids
Have you ever considered having your kiddos raise their own tadpoles? Maybe your child wants to learn more about metamorphosis? If the answer is yes, then I've got some amazing frog resources to help you create an awesome frog life cycle unit study for your kids! *Disclosure: I received Frog Hatchery Deluxe Kit, Live Bullfrog Tadpoles, Large Critter Habitat, and Frog Tadpole Food at no cost … [Read more...] about Backyard Biology: Frogs for Kids
10 of the Best Frog Life Cycle Books for Kids
Are your kiddos interested in frogs? Maybe they have caught a jar of tadpoles in the little pond down the street and want to know more about these slimy amphibians? Here are 10 frog life cycle books that your kids are sure to love! Add these titles to your next frog or tadpole unit study! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. Frog … [Read more...] about 10 of the Best Frog Life Cycle Books for Kids
Backyard Biology Insects for Kids
Looking for a great Insect Unit Study for your kids? Here are some fun learning activities, books, and resources to get your kids immersed in the world of insects! *Disclosure: I received a Home Microscope, Basic Slide Set, Insect Legs Slide, and Space Ant Habitat at no cost and was compensated for my time in exchange for an honest review. I was not required to write a positive review. As … [Read more...] about Backyard Biology Insects for Kids
Make Your Own Solar Oven S’mores
Did you know that your kids can build their own solar oven out of pizza boxes? It's true! What's more, there is loads to be learned about the concentration of the sun's energy and you can all enjoy a tasty treat at the end of the process: Solar Oven S'mores! Here is how we made these tasty s'mores and learned about Reflection, Absorption, and Convection. This post may contain affiliate … [Read more...] about Make Your Own Solar Oven S’mores
Fireworks Activities and Books for Kids
Fireworks and Firecrackers are used by many different cultures all over the world to celebrate important holidays and events. Whether it's New Year's or the Fourth of July your child is going to hear the POW and see the dazzling displays of fireworks at some point. Nearly every major holiday from Chinese New Year to Guy Fawkes Day include these exploding creations. But where did the humble … [Read more...] about Fireworks Activities and Books for Kids
Fun Brain Activities for Kids
Help your kids learn more about how the brain works with these fun brain activities that are engaging and hands-on! Your brain is the most complex part of your body! It is the part of your body that tells you what's going on around you. The brain even creates the thoughts and feelings that make up your personality! This is definitely a part of the body we need to know more about! The kids and I … [Read more...] about Fun Brain Activities for Kids