A few afternoons a week, I tutor students right after school. My older kids have homework to complete and are old enough to occupy themselves while I work. My third grader has a more difficult time finding engaging ways to play. I organized all his building blocks, Magnatiles, wooden peg people, loose parts on aContinue reading After School STEAM Ideas
Encouraging Your Child’s Interests with a Collection
Children love to collect found items! My eight-year-old continues to come home with found feathers, sticks, and interesting rocks. My older kids have built their own collections of rocks, minerals, elements and fossils. Collecting has become a family affair and a wonderful way to encourage curiosity in the natural world. Children’s interest in the naturalContinue reading Encouraging Your Child’s Interests with a Collection