Adventures
Foster Scientific Discovery in Kids
Children are scientists at heart. Foster that desire to explore! Scientific discovery is a learning process. As kids of all ages make sense of their world, they study how things work both in nature and the man made world. In the backyard or a neighborhood park: • Search for animal tracks. • Examine tree buds.…
Read MoreAre Our Kids Experientially Poor?
Are our kids experiencing life, real life? Are they experientially poor because we don’t allow them to fully enter into decision-making, problem-solving, conflict-resolving situations? When we step in, kids don’t have the opportunity to step up. We’re actually making life more difficult in the long run. Tips to Erase Experientially Poverty Let kids fail. Failure…
Read More8 Tips for the Family Road Trip
The benefits of road trips with the family are many. Learning opportunities in academic skills such calculating mileage, determining expenses, using money, and reading road signs and travel books are just a few. Experiencing new cultures and new foods can be fun. Lessons in geography and history are fabulous. When driving from Point A to…
Read MoreTravel Tips for Family Adventures
Does the thought of traveling with children fill you with joyful anticipation or overwhelming dread? Vacation time with kids can be a bit of both! With travel plans for spring break underway, now is the time to start planning. Explorer Amelia Earhart said, “Adventure is worthwhile in itself.” Exploring God’s creation is amazing. Really, the wonder…
Read MoreWhy is PLAY Important for Your Child’s Development?
“What did you do at school today?” asked Mom on the car ride home from preschool. Ashley, the 4-year-old in the backseat answered, “I played with my friends!” If this is your child’s usual response, FABULOUS! Play is your child’s job. Play is a vital part of your child’s job description. Through play, children explore…
Read MoreTop 10 Tips to Inspire Learning this Summer
Summer.. fun, sun, and time to play! But don’t let the learning slide. Here are ten tips to inspire your children to keep the learning alive over the summer months. READ Read as much as you can as often as you can to your children. Spend time at the library. Your children can have their…
Read MoreMaking a Plan for Summer
The school year is ending. Summer vacation is upon us. It’s a time of transition from rigid schedules to a more fluid time with fewer commitments. With this new found freedom can come stress for parents. Here’s a strategy to keep balanced and on track this summer. Begin with a family meeting focused on summertime.…
Read MoreRoad Trips- Reconnect, Refresh, Redeem
I love road trips. The uninterrupted family time, the open road, and new places…totally exciting. It’s also a terrific way for me to reconnect and grow closer to Scott and the boys. The benefits of road trips with the family are many. Learning opportunities in academic skills such calculating mileage, determining expenses, using money, and…
Read MoreHarvest Time Fun for Families
Pumpkins, apples, football, leaves…all signs of AUTUMN. Plan a few adventures for your family this fall. Need a quick recipe for Apple Crisp? This is a favorite at my house. I hope your family enjoys it too! This and other vlogs may be found at http://www.youtube.com/BeckyDanielson.
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