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Measuring with children in the kitchen is a great way to naturally encourage math skills

How to Take the Fear out of Learning Math

Math is math. It isn’t hard or easy. It just is. And the truth is that we all use it everyday. Why not take the opportunity to engage your kid...

How to Take the Fear out of Learning Math

Math is math. It isn’t hard or easy. It just is. And the truth is that we all use it everyday. Why not take the opportunity to engage your kid...

Photo from Earth and Sky Play. Hand sewing is a great way to introduce sewing to kids, and help them appreciate all the hardwork that goes into handmade items!

How to Teach Kids Sewing

The best way to get them interested and engaged while teaching your kids to sew is to plan some easy, beginner kid's sewing projects.  You don't need a special sewing...

How to Teach Kids Sewing

The best way to get them interested and engaged while teaching your kids to sew is to plan some easy, beginner kid's sewing projects.  You don't need a special sewing...

What to get your grandkids this holiday season, when they have everything.

Gift Ideas for Grandchildren Who Have Everything

Looking for some gift ideas for your grandchildren who have everything? Whether you are contemplating gifts for teenagers or gifts for younger grandkids, we suggest that you focus on experiences...

Gift Ideas for Grandchildren Who Have Everything

Looking for some gift ideas for your grandchildren who have everything? Whether you are contemplating gifts for teenagers or gifts for younger grandkids, we suggest that you focus on experiences...

Bannor Toys handmade wooden bunny made from sustainably sourced cherry, in the state of Iowa

Many American Toys are now Sustainable Toys

Buying toys made in the USA is good for the planet, in addition to being good for the American economy. As sustainable toys become more popular, we were pleased to...

Many American Toys are now Sustainable Toys

Buying toys made in the USA is good for the planet, in addition to being good for the American economy. As sustainable toys become more popular, we were pleased to...

"Outdoor Play of the Wild" using a great example how to incorporate math outdoors in fun ways!

Incorporating Nature Education into Your Child'...

You don’t have to be a Naturalist to make nature education an integral part of learning. Going outside should be about more than just ‘not being inside.’ Encourage outdoor pretend...

Incorporating Nature Education into Your Child'...

You don’t have to be a Naturalist to make nature education an integral part of learning. Going outside should be about more than just ‘not being inside.’ Encourage outdoor pretend...

Phenology Wheels: What They Are and How to Use Them

Phenology Wheels: What They Are and How to Use ...

Phenology is the study of seasons and cycles of nature. So, what is a phenology wheel? In short they are drawn or printed out circles or ‘wheel’ diagrams used to...

Phenology Wheels: What They Are and How to Use ...

Phenology is the study of seasons and cycles of nature. So, what is a phenology wheel? In short they are drawn or printed out circles or ‘wheel’ diagrams used to...