outdoor learning

Watch the magic of nature unfold right at home! Hatching butterflies is an unforgettable STEM adventure for kids—and it’s easier than you think. With an affordable butterfly hatching kit, you and your little explorers can witness caterpillars transform into beautiful …

Few things capture the imagination of children (or adults!) quite like launching a rocket into the sky. Rockets introduce young learners to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) through fun, hands-on experiences. From simple air stomp rockets to more advanced …

Halloween can be full of fun for kids but, with a few ideas, it can also be a time for learning. Math, science and literacy learning can be a fun part of your Halloween this year! Halloween is in the …

This leafy indoor/outdoor alphabet hunt lets kids get into the spirit of Fall with matching letters and colors. Add spelling to the hunt for older kids and the whole family can play! It’s finally FALL! I hope you are blessed …

Make your own garden stepping stones with just a few supplies from your local hardware store.  Great for Mother’s Day or Father’s Day gifts or your own garden décor.  We’ve all seen those super cute garden stepping stones in magazines …

Geocaching wraps learning cardinal directions, following clues, and map reading in all the excitement of an old-fashioned treasure hunt. Players, known as Cachers, try to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, using a smartphone or GPS. They can then share their …

Maybe your kids have just finished playing around with prisms or maybe they’ve spotted a rainbow after a spring shower and now you’re looking for a fun way to get all your kids involved in a bit of color theory …

With so many families moving toward self-sufficiency, organic food and homesteading interest in raising chickens is skyrocketing.  Here are five reasons you need a flock in your backyard. We didn’t get our first flock until we were grandparents when we …

how kids can and should help in the garden | teachmama.com | kids in the garden | backyard learning | get kids in the garden

Help your young writers practice their tripod pencil grip in a fun way…with water painting! Water Painting is Great for All Ages and Couldn’t be Easier All you need is some water, a small paintbrush, a sidewalk/porch/deck or big rock …

“I’m bored,” are often two of the most terrifying words heard by parents.   But with a little brainstorming, they don’t have to be.  Instead, you can turn boring into a wonderful time of fun, learning and adventure! Growing up …

backyard painting–with nature | nature painting | easy backyard painting | flower painting | free crafting | fun for kids | teachmama.com

Backyard adventure begins with “The Never Starting Tales”. Really, it does! “The Never Starting Tales” may sound unusual, but these tales are simply a collection of re-interpreted fairytales that were created to inspire families to spend more time adventure-seeking in …

what your kids MUST know about plants (hint: they’re a big deal) | BLOOM! movement created to improve the world through the power of plants | teachmama.com

eclipse 2017: free resources for families (even if you’re last minute) | #eclipse2017 | eclipse fun for kids and families | eclipse crafts, eclipse games | eclipse resources

  I have a hard time sitting still during sporting events. I won’t lie. I love the tailgating and the food and the crowds, but sometimes. . . the games seem really long to me. So we’ve been creative in …

Originally published June 6, 2011 but republished today because, well, it’s worth it.   This past week, we experienced something totally new and exciting–a rite of passage of sorts.  We walked into a new chapter in our lives, and I …

Summer is almost in full swing, and for our family, there’s no better way to begin our summer fun than with a Summer Reading Kick-Off Party! Each year, we invite a few friends over and turn it into an easy …

Our Everyday Journal cards have proven to be a really incredible—and sneaky—way of getting the kids focused and thinking in a way that I’m not sure they’d be willing to do otherwise. There’s something exciting about choosing a card, about …