In a cool turn of events, my 9 year old son loves science. It partially came about because at his former school, they used Legos in science class. I think it’s also because we started reading the Zoey and Sassafras books early on. Though my kids are currently attending school, I still have the mindset of an unschooler. Thus I bring you a science experiment by a 9 year old.
Sometimes, my kids want to stay inside all day. Screens are so alluring and after the monstrosities of recent years, the desire to stay inside is actually even more difficult to resist. I’ve learned that when the kids want to go outside, just go! So when my daughter wanted to take the scooter around the neighborhood at 10:45 one night, I said yes.
It’s okay to fail.
Most of the world is focused on success, which is great. We all benefit from the success of companies or individuals who have created something that improves our lives born of their own creativity, knowledge, or the special something that makes them unique. How did these amazing success stories come about? Did they have an idea and then become successful by magic?
Of course not.
I’m an advocate for spending as much time outside as possible. Part of that is having the right gear for the weather in question. If you’re going to be spending time around water with your young kids, it’s wise to use a kids swimming vest. Let’s check out some of the best toddler swim vests out there.
I love the idea of crafting with my kids, but the preparation work involved can be far too daunting. After that, the clean up can also feel exhausting. I’m always looking for something fun to do with the kids that can be done without having to purchase something new or expensive and I love it when it can be done on a whim. If the clean up is easy, that’s even better. Nature crafts tick off all of those boxes.
Let’s check out these nature crafts that require little or no preparation!
Wintertime doesn’t mean the end of spending time outdoors with your kids. After it snows is one of my favorite times to get outside and play until we are ready to drop. What cool activities are there to do if you want to stay home and just play outside? There is so much stuff to do in winter that’s family friendly and a lot of fun.
Let’s check out fun things to do in winter with kids!
Rainy days aren’t very common in our region of Mexico, so we appreciate them. Rainy days are celebrated the way kids should celebrate rainy days. Filled with rain dances, puddle jumping, and general enjoyment. We love the days that have rain. What does this have to do with worms?
When summer comes, I definitely want to be outside as much as possible. It can help to have some great outdoor toys to get kids excited about going outside. Sometimes, large outdoor toys are the solution to an otherwise sedentary life. Here are some of the best outdoor summer toys!