Summer Bucket List
It’s June, which means that your children are either wrapping up their school year or have already celebrated the last day of school. Yay for…
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10 Ways to Beat Summer Boredom
Randi from Swoon is with us today with a lovely list of activities that we can share with our children during these precious summer…
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Summer Travel Journals
No matter what you have planned this summer, whether it is a trip to see the grandparents, a week in Hawaii, or a stay-cation visiting…
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Exploring Ecosystems
Learn about the ecosystems that are specific to your part of the world! An ecosystem is a biological community of plants, animals, and other organisms…
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How to Be an Explorer of the World: Author Focus on Keri Smith
Children are natural collectors. If you’ve ever taken a walk with your child you know this is true, because you can’t make it down the…
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Gifts for a Tree: Making a Recycled Bird Feeder
“Do small things with great love.” ~Mother Teresa Birds are a constant source of inspiration for us here at Playful Learning, and the children in…
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Insect Explorations
Explore the fascinating world of insects! From bees and ladybugs to fireflies and grasshoppers, insects are an ideal way to teach children about science and nature. Begin your…
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Beach Explorations
Playful Learning is all about slowing down and enjoying the small teachable moments with children. A little preparation using the materials below can transform a simple…
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Developing a Sense of Place
Monique of Green Acorns is with us today with to share some great advice on the important topic of developing a sense of place for…
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Raising Helpers
We’ve spent a great deal of time trying to decide how to create a system of chores that works for us and our young family.…
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