Learning Laboratory Archives - Mama Smiles - Joyful Parenting Education, Parenting, Crafts and Family Travel Tue, 02 Jun 2026 03:30:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.mamasmiles.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-MamaSmilesButton1512px-32x32.jpg Learning Laboratory Archives - Mama Smiles - Joyful Parenting 32 32 Summer Learning Activities for Kids https://www.mamasmiles.com/summer-learning-activities-for-kids/ https://www.mamasmiles.com/summer-learning-activities-for-kids/#comments Tue, 02 Jun 2026 03:30:00 +0000 https://www.mamasmiles.com/?p=21646 Add some education to your summer vacation with these summer learning activities for kids. Make the most of summer's flexibility and open hours.

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]]> https://www.mamasmiles.com/summer-learning-activities-for-kids/feed/ 10 One Easy Way to Get Kids Reading https://www.mamasmiles.com/one-easy-way-to-get-kids-reading/ https://www.mamasmiles.com/one-easy-way-to-get-kids-reading/#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:29:00 +0000 https://www.mamasmiles.com/?p=10228 Uncover tips to get kids reading, including the importance of visible book displays and top book recommendations for children.

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]]> https://www.mamasmiles.com/one-easy-way-to-get-kids-reading/feed/ 6 Need a Dragon Story? Try These Delightful Dragon Books for Kids https://www.mamasmiles.com/dragon-story/ https://www.mamasmiles.com/dragon-story/#comments Wed, 18 Mar 2026 02:44:54 +0000 https://www.mamasmiles.com/?p=16104 Need a Dragon Story? Try These Delightful Dragon Books for Kids! A collection of our favorite dragon themed picture books and dragon themed chapter books for kids.

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]]> https://www.mamasmiles.com/dragon-story/feed/ 8 Fun Ways to Celebrate Pi Day with Kids! https://www.mamasmiles.com/fun-ways-to-celebrate-pi-day-with-kids/ https://www.mamasmiles.com/fun-ways-to-celebrate-pi-day-with-kids/#comments Tue, 03 Feb 2026 01:42:15 +0000 https://www.mamasmiles.com/?p=9543 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!

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]]> https://www.mamasmiles.com/fun-ways-to-celebrate-pi-day-with-kids/feed/ 12 10 Days of Hands On Learning Activities for Kids https://www.mamasmiles.com/hands-on-learning-activities/ https://www.mamasmiles.com/hands-on-learning-activities/#comments Wed, 07 Jan 2026 18:43:56 +0000 https://www.mamasmiles.com/?p=23474 Fun hands on learning activities that can be done using everyday household items. Primarily for children aged 6-12 but may also interest younger children with supervision.

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