Joyful Parenting
Welcome to my blog! I'm MaryAnne, and I write about building a rewarding family life through mindful parenting, hands-on learning, and creative family activities. Learn more.
Children are natural born scientists. Their innate curiosity makes them wonderful candidates for citizen science projects. Discover fun ways to get kids involved in citizen science. It's a great family activity! You'll also love these simple science projects for kids. Raising Kids Who Are Citizen Scientists Kids will explore the world around them no matter what you … [Read more...] about Citizen Science Projects Kids Love
Fun ways to celebrate Pi Day with kids! From eating pie to playful math to pi themed art projects, we've got pi activities for everyone! Pi Day – a day set aside every year on March 14th to celebrate the mathematical constant 3.1415 (etc.) is a fun day for math geeks like me. I also think that Pi Day is a wonderful opportunity to get kids thinking about ways in which … [Read more...] about Fun Ways to Celebrate Pi Day with Kids!
Easy and fun crafts, activities, and books to celebrate St Patrick's Day with Kids. Perfect for class parties, or to enjoy at home. St Patrick's Day Kids' Activities Today I am sharing some very easy and fun ways to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with kids. I've stuck with very simple ideas that require only basic materials. I hope they help you run a fun St. Patrick's … [Read more...] about Easy and Fun Ways to Celebrate St Patrick’s Day with Kids
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Kids learn best when they are directly involved in the process. Set a solid educational foundations with these hands-on activities for preschoolers. My youngest daughter just turned 6 years old, so we are officially out of the preschool phase. I still end up with preschoolers hanging out at my house for one reason or another on a pretty regular basis, and they all LOVE … [Read more...] about The Best Hands on Activities for Preschoolers
