Take advantage of summer vacation and enjoy these family activities for summer weekends! Summer is a perfect time to take a trip, play outside, try a science experiment, or begin a new family tradition. Whether you have a pre-school kid or an elementary school child on summer break, these family fun activities will inspire creativity and feed curiosity. This children’s summer activity list has summer fun for all ages and won’t break your budget. Enjoy
These 4th of July party ideas will help you throw the best Independence Day celebration for your family! We’ve compiled a list of easy recipes, family activities, and homemade decorations that kids can craft ahead of time. This fourth of July, you deserve to have some red, white, and blue fun and spend quality time with family. The best party has simple cookout fare, kid-friendly snacks, yard games, and lawn chairs to enjoy the sun.
Follow these helpful tips to manage your child’s tech time this summer. Whether your children are too young for school or on summer vacation, it’s always important to teach your children to use technology in a responsible way. These skills will follow them into adulthood, helping them to find a healthy balance with technology. Children develop social skills at a young age. It’s important to manage screen time so they can engage with the outside
This year, teach your kids and your family about the history and importance of Juneteenth—also known as Freedom Day. Juneteenth, which stands for June Nineteenth, is an important holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. It is important to understand and celebrate this too-often overlooked moment in American history. By discussing this holiday, children will learn about issues of freedom, slavery, justice, and the fight for equity. When they learn about
Spend quality time with dad this Father’s Day and try out some of these family activities! Sometimes the best gift is having fun together. Dad will love the thought and planning that went into making his day extra special. If he loves being active outside, try doing a sport or play a yard game. If he’s a real foodie, make reservations at his favorite restaurant or get the whole family involved to cook his favorite
Enjoy a fun and safe Memorial Day weekend with these meaningful activities for kids and families. Families often celebrate the holiday with a barbeque or outdoor activity, to usher in the arrival of summer. In addition to these festivities, take some time to explain the meaning behind Memorial Day. Memorial Day is different from Veterans Day (November 11). Memorial Day honors fallen military personnel while Veterans Day honors all living veterans. Memorial Day is about
Celebrate a child’s graduation day with these fun arts and crafts activities for kids! These fun and easy ideas are perfect for kids to do at home. If you are celebrating a preschool graduation or elementary graduation, try one of these projects to make graduation day extra special. Creating graduation crafts gets children excited about growing bigger and learning at school. These crafts also encourage hands-on creativity. Show your little graduate how proud you are
Ignite curiosity in little minds with these Earth Day science activities for kids! These STEM projects, experiments, and crafts make learning fun. Perfect for celebrating at home and supplementing school lessons, these ideas will help you explore our beautiful world. Earth Day is celebrated every April 22nd. It’s the perfect time to kick off your spring science lessons and encourage discovery. Science activities open a child’s mind to the wonders all around us. Try one
Discover fun ways to celebrate National Pet Day with your furry family members! This paw-some holiday is all about spending time with your pets, learning how to care for animals, and supporting animal shelters and pet adoption. On April 11th, try one or more of these fun pet activities with children. These ideas will help children learn about the responsibility of pet ownership. Kids will also build compassion for animals, as they learn about animal
Celebrate an incredible super mom this Mother’s Day! Moms are hard-working, creative, multi-tasking champions. They are real-life superheroes, giving us life and providing us endless support and love. For the super mom in your life, we’ve created a list of Mother’s Day activities you can do at home! These simple and thoughtful activities are perfect for every mom—the stay-at-home mom, the working mom, a mother-in-law, or a grandparent. These are also great Mother’s Day ideas
