Spring Scavenger Hunt
Congrats for getting through another winter! Relish in the signs up spring with this scavenger hunt. Yay for warmer weather! Click here for the printable list.
Books for Black History Month: Preschoolers & Beyond – Updated!
Last year we celebrated the first Black woman being elected to the White House with Kamala Harris taking her position as Vice President. To learn more about that milestone in Black History and so many that came before it, we put together a reading list of books we recommend, and our preschoolers and K-2 students love as well! Firebird, by Misty Copeland Superheroes Are Everywhere, by Kamala Harris The ABCs of Black History, by Rio Cortez The Undefeated, by
Madison, Wisconsin Winter Activity Bucket List
In Wisconsin, embracing winter is crucial! Here are our favorite outdoor activities to keep the winter blues at bay. Click here for the printable list. All items are linked to the destination’s website!
New Year’s Event Party Agenda for Kids
Let’s face it, as parents we have a hard time staying up until midnight these days. And of course, kids do too! But that doesn’t mean we have to miss the countdowns and celebrations! Here are some family-friendly ways to celebrate the upcoming New Year . . . New Year’s Science: Confetti Eruptions! Materials Needed: Baking Soda Vinegar Water Confetti Plastic party glasses Small bowl Shallow tray or baking pan Make a baking soda “dough” by mixing 2 cups
Five of Our Favorite Area Pumpkin Patches
We are lucky to have so many pumpkin patches, corn mazes and farms to explore each fall around Madison! Here are 5 of our favorites, and their best features! Waldvolgel’s Farm: Pumpkin Launcher! Enchanted Valley Acres: Giant Slide! Kalscheuer’s Pumpkin Patch: Piglets! Schuster’s Farm: Apple Cannon! (and a really scary Haunted Forest for adults!) Treinen Farm: Tractor Tire Playground
Five Brain Breaks For Kids
Kids’ bodies aren’t designed for sitting all day! And really, either are adults’ . . . so we bring you 5 minute-mover breaks perfectly suited to give brains a little rest and re-energizing. Dance in the Middle: A favorite at our preschool, we just put on a favorite song with a fast beat and have kids make a circle. Each child takes their moment to shine and show off their dance moves in the middle for about 20 seconds, and
Madison, Wisconsin Fall Bucket List: Updated!
Enjoy the colors changing, the crisp temps, and all the cozy fun the Madison, Wisconsin area has to offer with our updated fall bucket list! Click here for the printable list. All items are linked to the destination’s website!
Books to Spark Your Child’s Interest In Gardening
It’s gardening season! Stay tuned for a later blog on how to include your children with creating and tending to your garden, but in the meantime, check out the books we love that are sure to get your kids curious! Grow! How We Get Food from Our Garden, by Karl Beckstrand In A Garden, by Tim McCanna Lola Plants A Garden, by Anna McQuinn Goodnight Veggies, by Diana Murray Planting A Rainbow, by Lois Ehlert We Are The Gardeners, by Joanna
Books That Teach Children All About Protecting Our Plant
Happy Earth Day! While we love that there’s a holiday to celebrate our planet, we know it’s important to take care of every day. We put together a book list that helps to instill the concepts of conservation and environmentalism at a young age. We Are Water Protectors, by Carole Lindstrom Don’t Throw That Way, by Laura Bergen What A Waste, by Jess French My Friend Earth, by Patricia MacLachlan Heal the Earth, by Julian Lennon Compost Stew, by Mary