It may be cold and snowy outside, but there are many fun ways for the whole family to enjoy getting outdoors, and learning about science, too–all while helping professional scientists with their jobs! It’s called Citizen or Community Science, and…
Do you need out-of-this-world activities that you can do at home? Check out these easy-to-follow crafts to learn more about astronomy and space! Make a Pinwheel Galaxy Learn about spiral galaxies with this fun and easy craft! A great How-to…
Writing projects are fun for all ages! They allow every member of the family to be creative, slow down and be thoughtful, engage collaboratively with others, and just have fun. Don’t consider yourself the creative writing sort? No worries; there…
Feeling stuck at home? Get away with a great book! Reading is a great way to explore whatever interests you, and of course it’s great for all ages (including babies!). Here are some ideas to spice up your reading routine:…
Has the pandemic left you and your family feeling cooped up? You can still experience places near and far through armchair travel, which allows you to learn about places, cultures, history, food, and more in a meaningful manner. Armchair travel…
Cooking and baking are fun, fulfilling activities for all ages! Younger kids can learn math (counting, measuring, arithmetic), science (using their senses, nutrition, how food grows, even some chemistry!), reading, culture, teamwork, fine motor skills, and more through cooking and…
Spending time outside is fun and healthy for the whole family, and is a great way to relieve stress, all while practicing safe physical distancing. Here are a few ideas for spending time out of doors this summer–and beyond: Have…
Gardening is a fun way to spend time outside (and indoors!), learn about plants and science, relieve stress, and get satisfaction from eating a cucumber or picking a flower from a seed you planted. Try these simple activities in pots…
This blog will feature simple activities that people of all ages can do easily at home to have fun learning. Backyard Wildlife Spending time outside is fun and healthy for the whole family, and is a great way to relieve…