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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Category: Science
A Book List for Young Architects
Taking a close look at the development of buildings over time is such a wonderful starting point for architecture and engineering. The following titles are…
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Women’s History Month: Women in Science
Throughout history, women have made significant contributions to science despite being underrepresented in the field. Even today, women represent only a third of all scientific…
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Tree of Life Watercolor Painting
This is a wonderful learning experience that inspires great conversations and encourages new insights! Invite your child to reflect on his personal history (no matter…
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Trees: A Winter Scavenger Hunt
It’s winter in our part of the world, and even the cold and snow can’t keep us inside! In fact, we think this is a…
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Introducing Your Child to Play Dough
Looking for a fun and simple way to engage your child in playful learning? Set up a play dough mat! Play dough is a versatile…
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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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Gifts from a Tree
Trees are vital to our planet and contribute to the environment in a myriad of ways. In addition to supplying the world with wood products,…
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Exploring the Seasons of a Tree
One year in a tree’s life brings about many spectacular changes, and children love watching these changes in real-time. You can teach your child a lot about…
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Going on a Leaf Walk
Want to know the best way for children to learn about the natural world? It’s easy. Take them for a walk! Our favorite way to…
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