Tag: Learning Thru Adventure

Winter Sports Unit Ideas for Preschool, Kindergarten, and First Grade

Winter Sports Unit Ideas for Preschool, Kindergarten, and First Grade

The 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea begin Friday, February 9, 2018 and we are EXCITED!! Yes, I agree with those of you grumbling about how the Winter Olympics are not as exciting as the Summer Olympics, but I’m still pumped. I’m not a Winter person, 

12 Walk Ideas for Toddlers

12 Walk Ideas for Toddlers

I have one toddler climbing on the couch and the other is dragging a roll of toilet paper around the house. I am running out of patience. We need to get out of the house, but where? Have you been there? The children’s museum is 

Cabrillo National Monument in San Diego with Kids

Cabrillo National Monument in San Diego with Kids

Cabrillo National Monument was our first family adventure in San Diego. It was a perfect spot to start getting to know our new home. Cabrillo offers incredible views of San Diego, the mountains, and the Pacific Ocean. It also shares some local history. It was 

A Visit to the Museum of Math in New York City with Kids

A Visit to the Museum of Math in New York City with Kids

There’s a museum of math?! I was rather incredulous when I first heard of this lesser known New York museum, but then in a city that truly has something for everyone I am not sure how I could be surprised. The Museum of Math is 

Brooklyn Botanic Garden with Kids

Brooklyn Botanic Garden with Kids

New York City is known for it’s towering skyscrapers and historical sites. When people visit they make plans to be entertained on Broadway, peer out from the top of something tall, or breath in the bustle of Times Square. The incredible parks throughout the city 

Colors Unit for Preschoolers

Colors Unit for Preschoolers

Colors are all around us and offer so many delicious ideas for exploration, adventure and learning. Today’s unit is perfect for preschoolers and children a little younger and older with a few simplifications or additions. Let’s dive in! Color Unit Ideas for Preschool Our units 

Learning Thru Adventure: 5 Minutes with a Tow Truck

Learning Thru Adventure: 5 Minutes with a Tow Truck

“Mom can we get out and watch the tow truck closer?” I hesitate. We only have 5 minutes to get down the block to my daughter’s dance class. That sounds like a long time but my kids are notorious for making walking a few blocks 

The Two Essentials for Hiking with Kids

The Two Essentials for Hiking with Kids

My frustration is rapidly turning into anger. My twins four year olds are running ahead on the trail yelling – scaring the birds away and probably every other animal in the forest. None of the bird watching I had envisioned is occuring here. I’m struggling 

Fire Safety Field Trip and Unit for Kindergarten and First Grade

Fire Safety Field Trip and Unit for Kindergarten and First Grade

Her eyes are gleaming as she steps up and grabs the fire hose. The fire fighter shows her how to turn it on and a gush of water swooshes out in front of her. She beams. A field trip to the Fire Station never stops 

Statue of Liberty + Ellis Island with Kids and Where to Find the Best NYC View

Statue of Liberty + Ellis Island with Kids and Where to Find the Best NYC View

When you’re thinking about what to do in New York City – a completely overwhelming prospect, I know – this is one you don’t want to miss. I’m not sure why we waited so long, except for perhaps I was hesitant about bringing smaller kids.