It started as a day to honor George Washington’s birthday but now the third Monday in February serves to honor all American presidents. In this article, you can learn more about President’s Day and use our activity ideas to help teach kids about the holiday. History of Presidents’ Day The Read more…
If you’re looking for fun winter activities for families, then you’ve come to the right place. As we all know, winter is not so much about wearing sweaters as it is about being outside and having a good time together. There are a lot of outdoor things to do with Read more…
If you had asked parents how they felt about “pods” just a few months ago, you probably would have received an answer about gardening or green bean recipes. Now, learning pods are one of the hottest topics among parents and educators this school year — some even going so far Read more…
Leading health organizations, including the World Health Organization and the government’s Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, recommend that children participate in at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day. Physical activity doesn’t need to be vigorous exercise or organized sports — it can be playing in a park or Read more…
Sharing of most things is discouraged in the midst of a pandemic. No sharing a warm embrace with a friend you haven’t seen in a while, no sharing small spaces with a co-worker and definitely no sharing a bag of popcorn while watching a movie. However, many families have found Read more…
Think your kids are too young to learn to code? Think again. Coding (also called programming or developing) is telling a computer, app, phone or website what you want it to do. Some teachers and experts are calling it the ‘new literacy’—a subject so critical that every child wants to Read more…
Every parent wants to raise their kids in a way that prepares them to live fulfilled, happy, productive lives. Then life’s reality hits. Many people get a little lazy and lax on some of the rules, and guidance kids need. There are qualities and skills that are equally or sometimes Read more…