New 2023 Homeschool Week at SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium
SEA LIFE Michigan, Michigan’s largest aquarium, is hosting Homeschool Week February 22 through the 26th. Tickets are just $10 each.
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Keep Kids Active All Winter Long
In the winter months, that task gets a bit harder and activity levels can drop off. Follow these five suggestions and your kids (and you!) will stay active on even the coldest of days.
3 Fun Projects to Keep Your Kids Busy
As the holidays wind down, your kids may be pretty wound up thanks to the time off of school. Instead of letting them zone out in front of the TV or spend hours playing video games, plan some fun family projects that will get their minds going and spark their creativity. For kids 3 years old and under: Inspire imagination… Read More »3 Fun Projects to Keep Your Kids Busy
Paper Bag Snowflake Tutorial
These giant snowflake is so easy to make and would be a great project to do with kids. Materials 8 patterned or colored bags (I used a pack from the Dollar Tree) Some sort of glue or adhesive. Double sided tape, staples, or glue would all work. Step one. Glue the bottoms of the bags together Step two: Place a… Read More »Paper Bag Snowflake Tutorial
How to Survive Homeschooling Teenagers
Are you starting to see changing in the ease of homeschooling as your child gets older? Maybe it’s a struggle to get him to do his lessons, or even just to listen to you! Thankfully, there are some tips and tricks you can use to survive those years of homeschooling teenagers. How to Survive Homeschooling Teenagers Raising a teenager is… Read More »How to Survive Homeschooling Teenagers
Fun Ways to Keep Kids Learning Over the Summer
Many homeschool families take a break during summer. Whether it’s for a week or a month, the learning should never stop. There are so many ways to keep learning with your kids during summer break. In fact, the flexibility of homeschool will allow you to enjoy activities to expand your child’s knowledge with both indoor and outdoor and enrichment experiences… Read More »Fun Ways to Keep Kids Learning Over the Summer
Doodle Reef Exhibit at Sea Life Aquarium
My family received free admission to the Sea Life Aquarium in exchange for a post about their new Doodle Reef exhibit. We arrived at the mall a few minutes before it opened. We got an amazing parking spot right outside of the aquarium entrance and went inside to hop in line. The staff allowed us early birds to form a… Read More »Doodle Reef Exhibit at Sea Life Aquarium
Southfield Public Library Visitor’s Guide and Photos
What I love about the Detroit Metro area is we have a plethora of amazing free spaces to take our children. When places are easily accessible and surrounded by other fun things to do, I call that a WIN-WIN! The Southfield Public Library is one of those such places. Located at 26300 Evergreen Road in Southfield, it is literally 2… Read More »Southfield Public Library Visitor’s Guide and Photos
Dive Into Summer with Nat Geo
Did you know that two months of reading skills are LOST over the summer and that it can take up to two months from the first day of school for a student’s brain development to get back on track? “Summer Slide” is very real and has lasting repercussions that can impact a student’s long-term academic performance. It can be hard… Read More »Dive Into Summer with Nat Geo
Fun Science Experiments for Toddlers
From exploring nature in the backyard to using chemistry in our kitchen, science is a big part of our everyday lives. And that’s one of the best parts about science – it’s easy to demonstrate and create teachable moments every day. It’s never too early to start teaching basic science concepts. Yes, even to toddlers. Since science is about exploration… Read More »Fun Science Experiments for Toddlers