To make an ocean sensory bottle today, just grab an empty water bottle or plastic sandwich bag, make sure it is well sealed, and fill it with a mixture of sand, rice, and small items such as beads, seashells, or plastic coins. Children (and adults) will be mesmerized for hours Read more
June is a great month to go on a picnic with your friends and family. You can pack a traditional picnic in a wicker basket or just grab some snacks and sandwiches and head outside with a blanket to enjoy your food. Take time to sit and enjoy nature, whether Read more
For National Doughnut Day today, treat your family to doughnuts and enjoy them while reading Laura Numeroff’s If You Give a Dog a Donut. Children might be tempted to see how many doughnuts they can eat without getting sick – after all, you can’t eat just one! A better idea Read more
Celebrate World Environment Day Join us in celebrating World Environment Day by engaging in eco-friendly activities that help our planet! Here are some ideas to get you and your family involved: Eco-Adventure: Take a nature walk or hike in your local park. Observe the wildlife and plant life, and discuss Read more
– Arggh!! There could be treasure buried in your backyard! It is super easy to make a Pirate Treasure Hunt for your kids today. Just hide a few small prizes in your backyard or outdoor area for them to find. Or hide things they already have – the main fun Read more
Have fun today by making up stories about random pictures. It could be a family snapshot or a picture out of a book or magazine. If the person telling the story needs prompting, ask them to tell you who the main characters are, what they are doing, and why they Read more
As the weather turns warmer, a rainy day 🌧️ is no excuse for being stuck inside, as long as it’s 🌩️ safe, of course. Check out our tips for fun things to do: The temperature usually because slightly cooler during a summer rain shower, so take advantage of it to Read more
Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May, is a solemn day of remembrance for the brave men and women who have laid down their lives in military service to the United States. Its origins can be traced back to the aftermath of the Civil War, a time when Read more
Preschool age children can get their fingers ready to learn how to write by moving small items from one place to another. Place marshmallows or pieces of cereal in a bowl and give your child another bowl to move the items into. The ‘pinching’ motion that they make when they Read more
Try turning plain, white paper plates into cute and colorful sea creatures today. If you fold a plate in half and add an extra piece of paper sticking out one end as a fin, you can turn it into a fish. Just draw an eye and mouth on the opposite Read more