Educational Fun

Do you have big plans for spring break? The weeklong vacation from school is traditionally a time when families hit the road for warmer climates, but with the economy tanking, an increasing amount of clans are planning to stay closer to home. If you live in a large metropolitan area like New York finding educational attractions to visit during spring break is a piece of cake. The American Museum of Natural History is a hit with kids of all ages, many who are impressed from the moment they step foot into the building. The museum’s entry hall is home to … Continue reading

Week in Review

Summer isn’t over yet, and here are some ideas for enjoying the season. Did you know you can tell the temperature by counting cricket chirps, or how far a storm is by counting the time between the lightning and the thunder? Read how in Counting Cricket Chirps and Thunder. Animal Rummy Cards are a beautiful and versatile card deck to add you game shelf. Safety Pin Jewelry is a quick and easy bead project, perfect for rainy or too hot afternoons. Don’t miss these ideas for savoring the last of summer in Where Did the Summer Go?

Citizenship Fun

We’re coming up on the 4th of July and there’s a lot of celebrations that we’ll be attending including the most popular one related to the 4th of July and that would be the fireworks! Here are some great activities to not only get your kids into the spirit of things, but also to help you not only get into the spirit of it, but also to teach your kids about being citizens themselves. You’ll need: Construction Paper (Red and Blue) Poster Board Glue Stick Scissors Star Stickers Multi-Colored Markers Set your kids up with the poster board and the … Continue reading