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20+ Ways to Garden with Kids

20+ Ways to Garden with Kids

April 25, 2017 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

432 SharesPin431Share1Tweet+1Involving your children in gardening is a wonderful way to teach them about the earth and the importance of eating fresh, local food. Additionally, it is such a wonderful hands-on STEM learning activity! There is SO much science fun to be had in the garden. Here are some really

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Filed Under: Elementary, Learn Through Play, Outdoors, Preschoolers, Spring, Summer

3 Little Pigs STEM Challenge

3 Little Pigs STEM Challenge

April 24, 2017 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

598 SharesPin593Share4Tweet+1My preschooler LOVES the story of the 3 Little Pigs. Each time we read it, she marvels at the pigs’ ingenuity to build a house that even a wolf can’t get past! We decided to read the story and develop a STEM challenge to go along with it. We

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Filed Under: Elementary, Learn Through Play, Outdoors, Preschool Science, Preschoolers, science, Spring, Toddlers

Earth Day Crafts for Kids

Earth Day Crafts for Kids

April 10, 2017 By Katie Chiavarone 1 Comment

501 SharesPin492Share9Tweet+1Earth Day is such a wonderful day to celebrate with kids. It provides the opportunity to discuss concepts such as recycling, litter, and even the tree life cycle. Make some of these Earth Day crafts to open up the conversation. My kids are much more likely to listen to

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Holidays, Learn Through Play, Outdoors, Spring Tagged With: Arts and Crafts, earth day, elementary, preschool, recycle

Lawn Games for the Family: Backyard, Summer Fun!

Lawn Games for the Family: Backyard, Summer Fun!

April 6, 2017 By Katie Chiavarone 28 Comments

108 SharesPin100Share7Tweet+1*This is a sponsored post written on behalf of We Seed America and Mom It Forward. All opinions expressed are my own. See more about the policies and disclosure for this blog here. There are SO many benefits to getting outside every day for kids and adults alike. Not

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Filed Under: Outdoors, Spring, Summer, Uncategorized

10 Fun Ways to Celebrate (Outside) with Dad on Father’s Day

10 Fun Ways to Celebrate (Outside) with Dad on Father’s Day

July 5, 2016 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

0 SharesPinShareTweet+1It’s the month of dads! There are so many ways you can get outside as a family to celebrate. From homemade gifts, to tools, ties and socks, there are plenty of things to give dad. Here are some ways you can celebrate and spend time with him, making memories that last a lifetime, all

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Filed Under: Outdoors, Parenting, Spring, Summer, Uncategorized Tagged With: dads, fathers day, gifts, outside, parenting, play, travel

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