Right before we moved from Philadelphia we took the opportunity for one last visit to Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University as part of our ...
60 Fantastic Educational Gifts for Kids
Who’s ready to get their shop on? Ready to battle the crowds? No? You don’t need to. We have collected 60 of the best and most fun educational gifts for kids. We have six categories of games and crafts – math gifts, reading gifts, history gifts, science gifts, music gifts, and art gifts. There is…
Science Class with Back to the Roots AquaFarm
Ever since I saw the Back to the Roots AquaFarm at a friend’s house I have wanted one. They are pretty much the coolest pet thing my opinion. Okay, so maybe a bearded dragon or some exotic pet would be cooler in terms of pet ownership, but the AquaFarm is like the best pet thing…
Educational Gifts for Kids: Music
Along with history and reading, I loved music class. I wasn’t always a fan of learning the technical parts of music but in the Mennonite church, where musical instruments weren’t allowed, we learned to sing and read sheet music starting in first grade. It gave me a good base for my love of writing music…
10 Educational Gift Ideas for Art
What kid doesn’t love art and crafting? Sometimes I think they love it because they are making a big old mess but really, who can resist the allure of creating a colorful masterpiece? Let your child be creative and discover the wonderful world of artistic design with these educational gifts that encourage the artist in…
10 Educational Gifts for Kids: Science Games and Experiments
I am not going to lie, I kind of made this list based on science experiments and games that I want to do. I am fairly certain that science makes the best educational gifts for kids ever made. Reading a science book is a bit blah but hands on experiments and games? “Oh what fun…
History Fun with Educational Gifts for Kids
I’ve always loved history but my favorite way to learn it isn’t between the covers of some dry history book. I love reading books that weave history through an intriguing story, or by playing games that intertwine history with fun. Make learning fun for the young someone in your life with these great educational gifts…
Reading Fun with Educational Gifts for Kids
I think most of us want to instill love of reading in our kids. A love of reading makes the world an easier place to get along in and helps kids and adults alike learn so much about the world we live in. This holiday season how about wrapping one of these educational gifts for…
Math Fun with Educational Gifts for Kids
Who’s ready for Christmas? If you are like me you don’t really want one more toy in your house. I have a much easier time spending money on educational gifts for the kids – games and activities that encourages learning fun rather than something that will sit collecting dust in just a few weeks. Over…
Nashville, TN, Destination Music….and Science?
Welcome to Nashville, Tennessee, the second home of country music. Overflowing with history, Nashville is a great place to take your family to learn about music from the bluegrass and country genre. With iconic men and women such as Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, and Willie Nelson having roots dug deep into Nashville, the stories come…
Carlsbad Caverns, A Great Place to Learn About Caves
We’re studying science on the road and headed to Carlsbad Caverns, NM. Carlsbad Caverns is not just a cave but a great place to learn history and science. It has enough programs and tours to keep you busy for 2 days if you are able to tolerate being underground that long. I recommend you get…