Want to have some fun without spending a lot of money? There are plenty of things to do with your family in Santa Cruz, California on a beautiful day, but one of the top destinations in California is our beaches. I list here some of my favorite family friendly beaches in and around Santa Cruz County. Enjoy a family vacation or just a day out with … [Read more...]
How to Encourage Innovation through Fort Building
Building forts was always one of my favorite past times as a kid. My brother and I would build them inside with couch cushions or outside with whatever materials we could fine. We'd spend hours building and playing. Building with kids is not only fun, but builds skills such as innovation, creativity, confidence, and teamwork. It's great to let … [Read more...]
Create a Light Up Drawing Innovation for Kids
Finally, a summer camp that gives kids freedom to problem solve, collaborate, and innovate. Making mistakes is even encouraged! We all learn from our mistakes and can quickly improve on the next attempt. Galileo science camp is shaping a new generation of innovators by teaching kids to explore and create without fear! Galileo sent some … [Read more...]
Class Dismissed Movie Screening Santa Cruz Aug 2015
All across America, parents are becoming increasingly dissatisfied with the state of public education. The current stat of your educational system and economy shines a spotlight on problems with traditional schools. Class Dismissed showcases a growing trend in alternative education strategies that are working for many families. Go to … [Read more...]
Education at a Family Theme Park?
Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park is one of my favorite theme parks in California. It's the perfect size to spend a day and get to see almost everything. It's beautiful with all the trees, flowers, and fascinating circus trees. It's also a great place to learn! Throughout the park are many educational stations where you can learn about bees … [Read more...]
Discount to Gilroy Gardens
Gilroy Gardens is the home of the Circus Trees We enjoy Gilroy Gardens not only for the fun rides, but for the beautiful setting. My husband is disabled, so unable to go on most rides when we visit a theme park with our kids. Zipping around in an electric scooter at most theme parks while waiting for others while they go on ride after ride is not … [Read more...]
Young Artists Classes This Week
Young Artists Camps at the Discovery Learning Center this week! Daily drop in Art Camps this week only I'm teaching some fun art classes for kids this summer. This week, in fact! Come to one or two or all five! Monday through Friday June 22 - June 26, 2015, 1:30pm-3:30pm at the Discovery Learning Center 111 Errett Circle Santa Cruz. For … [Read more...]
Homeschooling Resources and Recommendations
I recently spoke at the first Santa Cruz Un-Conference and thought every homeschooling family could benefit from the resources I shared; homeschooling books of inspiration, learning styles, homeschool methods including unschooling and TJed, math games, reading games, online resources for educational videos, free homeschool curriculum, online … [Read more...]
