Looking for an easy, budget-friendly activity that gets kids excited about nature? This DIY bird feeder craft uses simple dollar store supplies and provides hours of fun for children of all ages. Not only will kids enjoy creating their own bird feeder, but they’ll also discover the joy of bird watching and learn more about the wildlife right outside their window. Find out how to make this simple project and explore the many benefits of helping children connect with nature.
Category Archives: Homeschooling
Why Learning About Life Cycles Matters for Preschoolers 🌱
Explore how life cycle activities spark curiosity and build early science skills in preschoolers. This hands-on resource from Epic Kidz World helps children learn sequencing, vocabulary, and growth stages through play—perfect for classrooms or homeschool and available on Teachers Pay Teachers.
The Power of Hands-On Learning: Why Experiences Matter for Kids
Children don’t just remember what they’re told — they remember what they experience. From simple cut-and-paste activities to meaningful field trips that bring lessons to life, hands-on learning creates deeper understanding and stronger memory connections. When kids can see it, say it, and do it, learning becomes more than information — it becomes something they truly own
The Importance of Hands-On Learning & Purposeful Play: From Preschool to Junior High
In a world where learning often happens through screens and worksheets, hands-on learning and purposeful play remain some of the most powerful tools we can offer children. From the early preschool years through junior high, children learn best when they are actively engaged using their hands, bodies, and minds together. Hands-on learning isn’t just forContinue reading “The Importance of Hands-On Learning & Purposeful Play: From Preschool to Junior High”
Why I Love Doing Yoga With Kids
Yoga is one of my absolute favorite activities to do with kids. As a certified children’s yoga instructor and an educator, I’ve seen just how powerful yoga can be not only for kids’ bodies, but for their minds and emotions too. There’s something really special about giving kids time to slow down, stretch, breathe, andContinue reading “Why I Love Doing Yoga With Kids”
Paper Helicopter STEM Lesson: Exploring Motion & Variables
Grade Level: Upper Elementary – Middle SchoolSubject Areas: Science, STEM, EngineeringTime Required: 45–60 minutes Lesson Overview In this hands-on STEM lesson, students investigate how different design variables affect motion and flight by experimenting with paper helicopters. Through testing, observing, and data collection, students learn how trajectory, spin, stability, and descent time are influenced by designContinue reading “Paper Helicopter STEM Lesson: Exploring Motion & Variables”
Delicious and Simple Homemade Pretzels
My mother loves to bake. I am not the biggest fan of baking. I can bake, but sometimes it is a bit much for me. When I get wind of a recipe that is made with simple ingredients and simple instructions, I am all in! My mom shared this recipe with me for homemade pretzels.Continue reading “Delicious and Simple Homemade Pretzels”
Why You Should Geocache with Your Kids
If you are like me you have heard of geocaching for years, but never really knew what it was or how to do it. My son recently saw a YouTube video of people geocaching and downloaded the app to his tablet. I mentioned that we should look into it and do it. His eyes litContinue reading “Why You Should Geocache with Your Kids”
Summer Science: Build Your Own Barometer
With summer arriving here in the Midwest our weather is all over the place. It is such a great season to talk about meteorology with the kids. We can have 90-degree days and then a sudden drop in temperature along with severe thunderstorms. The humidity can be crazy high and hard to breathe in. ThereContinue reading “Summer Science: Build Your Own Barometer”
Birds and the Ecosystem: Easy DIY Projects To Help the Birds in Your Backyard
This year I’ve decided to include my own version of nature school for the summer months. Usually, we take the summer off of “school” even though we are learning every day. However, living in the Midwest we don’t have a lot of opportunities for outdoor activities that do not involve snow. So, taking advantage ofContinue reading “Birds and the Ecosystem: Easy DIY Projects To Help the Birds in Your Backyard”