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50 Outdoor Activities for Kids
Home projects, fun ideas, games, crafts, recipes – there’s lots of inventive ideas to keep you entertained throughout summer vacation. Web Links 101 fun things to doIf 50 wasn’t enough, here are 101 things listed. Be Safe This SummerYou need … Continue reading
100 Ideas
When you work at home you need practical ideas for kids’ entertainment, things for kids to do by themselves, particularly summer activities. Try out at least a few of theses 100 ideas for parents and kids to do together: 100 … Continue reading
Load of Croc
Deadly alligators will tear you apart if you get too close. Use tactics to get to the end of the river using stones and logs. Web Links Little AlligatorsAn alligator jigsaw puzzle. Crocodilian Biology DatabaseCrocodilian Biology Database has detailed information … Continue reading
Soap Box Derby
Each year thousands of young people build and race gravity-powered cars in a race call the Soap Box Derby. The Soap Box Derby is a youth racing program which has run nationally since 1934. World Championship finals are held each … Continue reading
History of Mother’s Day
One day each spring in ancient Greece, people held celebrations in honor of Rhea, whom they called the Mother of the Gods. During the 1600s, people in England celebrated a day called “Mothering Sunday.” On that day servants were released … Continue reading
Mad Money
Choose an item you’d like to buy and play the game to see if you can find a way to save up for it. Web Links Printable CouponsHere’s a way to get creative and reward your kids for good grades, … Continue reading
Energy in Motion
Try this Game to see how much you know about wind power. Web Links Water EnergyEnergy from moving water can be used in several different ways. Learn the basics at the EPA website. Energy RiddlesTease your brain with these ENERGY … Continue reading
How To Make A Naked Egg
How to magically make the shell of an egg disappear. Web Links Unbreakable EggsHere’s a simple way to test how to make an egg unbreakable. Bouncing EggsHave you ever tried to make an egg bounce? Well don’t try until you … Continue reading
Citizen Science
Citizen science asks people everywhere to observe or collect something—bird, frogs, flowers, even microbes. This information, or data, is sent to trained scientists to study and analyze. YOU can be a Citizen Scientist! The website SciStarter brings together millions of … Continue reading
From Caterpillar to Butterfly
Mrs Reber’s class at 10th & Penn Elementary School, Reading, PA, take you step by step through the process of raising Monarch butterflies. Web Links Hungry Caterpillars GameHow many bites will it take you to eat the leaf? Children’s Butterfly … Continue reading
