There are many great ways to teach preschool or Kindergarten letters. Teaching the ABCs is super fun! Draw letters in the sand or dirt with a stick, trace letters on a tray in pudding or whipped cream, look for letters on signs around town, place buttons, stones, or any small item in the shapes of letters. My son's favorite way to learn ABCs was to … [Read more...]
4 APPS for Kids Better Than Pokemon Go
All I keep hearing about is Pokemon Go. It does look like a lot of fun, but doesn't offer much, if any, educational aspect. I like games that use some mind power, at least a little! In the spirit of learning, I'm sharing these fun apps that are time much better spent without losing out on any of the fun. These are all fun, educational apps to get … [Read more...]
Children’s Books for Playful Math Learning
There are many fun ways to learn math. There are educational games, online math games, workbooks, homeschool math curriculum, educational board games... A good place to start with learning numbers, beside counting everything around you, and critical thinking is by reading books together. These are a few of our favorite math books. From preschool … [Read more...]
New Program Grows Love of STEM in Kids and Teens
This post was sponsored by the Boys & Girls Club of America as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central Encouragement and ongoing learning sets kids up for success in their future. As parents we want our kids to have every opportunity to grow and learn in a fun, engaging environment. During summer months we may get concerned … [Read more...]
Best Family Beaches in Santa Cruz California
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...]
Unexpected Lessons in the Life of Fred Books
My kids absolutely love Life of Fred. We enjoy reading together as we would any bedtime story, but there is so much more packed into these pages that my kids are learning and picking up on without even realizing they are learning. These educational books make for fun, math learning and add will enhance your math curriculum for homeschool or are a … [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...]
