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June 2018

Teaching Your Kids About the Fourth of July

The Fourth of July is both a day off to spend with friends and family, and a time to celebrate America’s independence. Teach your child the meaning behind Independence Day and celebrate our freedom and patriotism with these five fun activities! Why do we celebrate Independence Day? Independence Day is the time we celebrate America’s independence from British rule. The official vote for independence took place on July 2nd 1776, but the Continental Congress formally

25 Summer Activities for Kids

The kids are out of school and full of boundless energy! Without the structure of school, you’ll want to schedule some fun summer activities and experiences that will get the kids outside and engaged in learning. These summer activities for kids will keep them occupied and entertained this summer! Visit a museum you’ve never been to before. Stop by a farmer’s market and pick up fresh fruits and vegetables for dinner. Go rock hunting and

7 Summer Science Activities for Kids

Children are constantly exploring the world around them, and eager to discover as much as possible. Adding science experiments for kids to your preschooler’s at-home activities helps foster a love of science that will serve her well when she starts school. With these seven summer science projects, you might learn something too! Seed Jar Experiments Germination occurs when a seed starts to grow, but as seeds are usually underground you rarely see the early part

10 Best Summer Birthday Ideas for Kids

With kids out of school, summer birthdays offer the perfect opportunity to stimulate your child’s imagination and creativity. Here are ten ideas to have a sensational summer bash that combine crafts, experiences, and themed play. A Swashbucklin’ Pirate Party Make your own birthday invitations to look like a treasure map and ask all the kids to dress up in pirate-themed attire. Pirate photo props are perfect to have on hand, so kids can take their