Summertime may be a sign of sweet freedom for kids out of school, but as parents, you might struggle to find enough for your kids to do on those long summer days. Are your kids tired of the same summer day camps? Why not give them something to be excited about during the summer? Joy Kids […]
School may be out for the summer, but who says the learning has to stop? Thanks to many fun reading activities and events in Houston, you can help your kid stay ahead of the curve in class — and ensure they have a blast at the same time! Here are a few reading challenges/programs your little ones can […]
Everyone knows that when you pick your own berries – they just taste better! Now imagine the warm sun coming down on you and your children as you taste the strawberries you’ve just picked – how the warm sticky flavor hangs on lips and fingers. After strawberry picking, one of your little ones mentions they […]
If your child has practiced and mastered the basics of the alphabet, it may be time to put their knowledge to the test. This simple word and name recognition activity adapted from Family Education can be a great way for kids to show what they’ve learned about their ABC’s while having a little fun. What […]
Your child’s youngest years are the most crucial time to begin teaching them the basics. This craft will allow your child to have fun building shapes, while simultaneously learning the geometry behind them, such as how many sides they have and their names. Let them do this activity independently, but stick close by to lend a hand […]
If your child loves Lego’s or Duplo’s this Buggy and Buddy activity is the perfect way to sneak some learning in! Just have your little one complete some simple tasks for you. Make sure all the available Lego’s are ready and at the child’s disposal, then ask them for simple shapes they can form with […]
Many of the activities that we do every day involve sorting colors. From coordinating an outfit to following traffic lights, knowing our colors is an important skill to have. Start building your child’s knowledge of color with the egg carton color sorter! Not only will they be able to identify colors by sight, but with this […]
Put an exciting and educational spin on the classic bingo game! This version of bingo from education.com will help your child practice recognizing numbers and will also put their listening skills to the test. What you’ll need: · Empty oatmeal container · One piece of thin cardboard or thick paper · Scissors · Marker · Paper · Ink dot maker (or marker) […]
Spelling tests are commonplace for grade school children. Your child may practice for their spelling tests by making flashcards or spelling the words out loud. With the BUMP activity, you can get the whole family involved, making study time and spelling tests more fun! Supplies: · A few sheets of paper · Pencil · Small brown paper sack […]
It’s important to teach our children the value of money at a young age, so they grow up to be smart with their earnings. This banking activity is a fun way to teach your young child about the worth of different coins, and is also beneficial for developing simple math skills. What you will need: […]
