Looking for a “cool” summer activity for the family? Then check out these sites to find cool exhibits that will engage your child on those hot summer days ahead.  You can get out of the heat (or the rain) and explore one of these great museums for children. This is a no-nonsense listing of...
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Last summer Sam had fun discovering the dinosaur eggs we had hidden in the tall grass and then figuring out how to open them during our dinosaur dig. Many of you asked how to make the eggs, so we came up with instructions to help you make the dinosaur eggs at home with your...
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  When my son was young, he always liked making paper mâché versions of the animals he was interested in or studying. We still have the models. It is a way to engage your child in their learning and making the animal models are easy to do once you understand the basics. Materials: picture...
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There is a lot of talk this summer about how much learning is lost over the summer months especially for students that are struggling and how our students are falling behind in math and science skills compared to other nations.  Here is some information from the ed.gov website regarding a special program to air...
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Anyone have a yen to get into their car and take off with the family this summer to enjoy the warm summer days and relax and rejuvenate?  Don’t let the economy and rising gas prices make you timid about taking a road trip.  Planning trips close to home might open your eyes to things...
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