Note: the activity chosen for this post came from the awesome book, A Head Start on Science: Encouraging a Sense of Wonder by NSTA Press (National Science Teachers Association). If you are interested in purchasing the book, you will find means to order the book through Amazon in the right hand ... Read More about More Summer Science Activities!
Summer Science Spectacular!
What could make Summer more spectacular than dazzling your children with magic shows? Well, it's not really magic- it's science!Children are amazed at how how cream, sugar, and vanilla, when chilled, becomes ice cream. They are also equally amazed when a homemade volcano can spew "lava" from simple ... Read More about Summer Science Spectacular!
What’s a Child to do During Summer?
Summer's here and your child is on the move- what can you do? Even though it's warm outside (and in some places, down right hot) children are still physically active and still need outlets for movement! If you are fortunate enough to live near the coast or the shores of a lake, water play is the ... Read More about What’s a Child to do During Summer?
Being the Adult Your Child Needs You to Be
Whether you are raising children of your own or you work with children, it is helpful to understand what kind of an adult children need to develop at their greatest potential. Of course, no one is perfect; however, we can learn a few helpful guidelines that will make the process go so much better ... Read More about Being the Adult Your Child Needs You to Be
Happy June and Welcome Summer!
Last time we heralded in Summer by recognizing Memorial Day. Now that June has arrived we are seeing more flowers decorating our neighbor's front porches, the sound of lawnmowers whirring more often, the scent of lilacs and warm pines, and the delectable taste of summer fruits delighting our ... Read More about Happy June and Welcome Summer!