Here’s a unique celebration that your kids are sure to have fun with – celebrate Thumb Appreciation Day!
For the entire day today, do everything with your fingers and don’t use your thumbs! Here are some ideas to get you started:
Open a door with a round door knob
Write your name with a pencil
Button a shirt
Tie [...]

The holidays are behind us and the new year has begun. In addition to all your New Year Resolutions, now is a great time to start a new hobby. Find something you really enjoy doing – either alone or as a family – and take the time to have fun!
Stress can affect everyone, [...]

Fourth of July celebrations include those spectacular fireworks shows at night, but now you can create some fun in your own backyard during the day!
You’ve probably seen or heard about the now-classic soda geyser, or have even done this yourself – but it’s still a fun activity to do in the summer, especially [...]

Did you know that there are more types of moths in the world than there are butterflies? Some moths even have brilliantly colored hind wings used to scare off their enemies.
Here is a simple activity you can do with your kids to attract and observe the moths in your backyard.
What You Will Need:

1/2 cup [...]

Most children have probably observed the ever-present ant at one time or another, and may already know about its habitat and life cycle. But few children know about the ants predators. One interesting predator is the Antlion, also called a Doodlebug.
Go on a backyard safari in search of Doodlebugs!
This activity allows [...]

Want a really fun way to get your kids excited about gardening? Show them how to grow their own forts!
To help you get started, here are our favorite “green” forts to create:
Sunflower Forts – Children love to cultivate their fort and enjoy the unique shady retreat they have made. This is an easy [...]

April 30, 2010 is Arbor Day – a perfect time to celebrate a tree!
Here are some activities that you can do with your kids:
Celebrate a Tree – this activity is full of creative ideas that you can do with your kids to learn more about trees. Includes free notebook pages that you can download [...]

Last night, the moon was almost full as it lit up the night sky and cast long shadows from the trees. While my kids and I sat inside observing the moon, we noticed a fox in our yard hunting in the bright moonlight. It felt like one of those teachable moments that [...]

“For one week, act on every single thought of generosity that arises spontaneously in your heart, and notice what happens as a consequence.”
This week is “Random Acts of Kindness” week.
Like everyone else, my kids and I think random acts of kindness throughout the year is great. But we especially like this week [...]

Join us on an educational adventure through each state in the USA! Each post in this series focuses on one state, and includes a regional recipe from that state. This is a fun way to get your kids involved in cooking, as well as learn a bit about United States geography! The post also [...]