5 Easy, Fun, and Educational Activities for Kids

5 Easy, Fun, and Educational Activities for Kids
Coming up with activities to keep your kids busy- and learning- can be exhausting if you’re not used to it. This week try choosing one of the activities I’ve described below and each week you can try something new. Come back often for new ideas every week!

Make your own “Oobleck” – I love it when a good book inspires some fun science at home! At some point since it was written, Bartholomew and the Oobleck, written by  Dr. Seuss got connected to a non-Newtonian fluid (basically a substance that acts like a liquid and a solid). Grab the book at your local library, then invite your kids to help you make your own Oobleck at home! You just need...
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Make (mostly free) Fun Family Memories THIS Weekend

Make (mostly free) Fun Family Memories THIS Weekend
The weekend is here, so you might be looking for new ways to make memories—but without breaking the bank. What kind of activities can you do that won’t take too long, are relatively inexpensive, and will create memories that last? You just need a  little bit of creativity!

Have a Picnic at the Park…
But not just a regular picnic! Give each of your kids a budget and let THEM choose what to bring for your meal!

Go on a Nature Walk
Grab a paper bag or shoe box (do people still have those lying around?) and head outside!

Have a “Stop and See Day”!
These made some of my favorite memories from growing up… even though I don’t necessarily remember any of the specific places we ended up stopping!
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