Remember when people-watching was an entertaining activity? My grandpa used to sit on the bench at the mall and talk… Read more 35 Phone-Free Things to Do While Waiting
Tag: Family Activities
My First Time to an Ocean
You know that meet-and-greet game in which people are instructed to tell three little-known facts about themselves and everyone has… Read more My First Time to an Ocean
Nebula Jar and Lights of the World Lesson Plan
While our son attends Trail Life USA meetings, our daughters, along with most of the Trail Life boys’ sisters, are… Read more Nebula Jar and Lights of the World Lesson Plan
What’s So Great About Backpacking with Kids?
We need to get ourselves and our children in nature, together, and often.
Here’s why:
The Wild + Free Family Book is Available for Pre-Order (with Perks!)
For the homeschoolers out there, you’ve probably heard that Ainsley Arment, founder of Be Wild + Free, has a new… Read more The Wild + Free Family Book is Available for Pre-Order (with Perks!)
Growing Readers – Guest Post by Minnesota Author Diane Davies
It is well known that reading is like vitamins for the brain. One of the best indicators of children’s IQ… Read more Growing Readers – Guest Post by Minnesota Author Diane Davies
Why Fiction? Guest Post by Pete Ziolkowski
Hey all! Recently I had the opportunity to meet a handful of really cool authors around western Wisconsin and eastern… Read more Why Fiction? Guest Post by Pete Ziolkowski
Read to Your Kids, Part VI, Ocean Stories with Beautiful Illustrations
Sarah Mackenzie, author and founder of the Read-Aloud Revival podcast, says that we should read a picture book every day… Read more Read to Your Kids, Part VI, Ocean Stories with Beautiful Illustrations
Lessons Learned from Summer Adventures
Plan carefully, and plan to succeed. Do the workouts, study the maps, organize the gear. Ask God to guide your… Read more Lessons Learned from Summer Adventures
Horse and Vet Science Elementary Unit Study
When my kids begged to learn about horses and vet science, I loved the idea of diving into science with… Read more Horse and Vet Science Elementary Unit Study
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