Make a magical winter wonderland terrarium using an old empty glass jar with a lid. What kinds of things would belong in a winter wonderland terrarium? Hunt for objects outside or around the house ...

7 Every morning, or whenever your child needs a boost, pull an encouragement card from the jar! Read the affirmation and have her repeat it back to you. Talk about the historical figure, what their ...

In the new PBS KIDS series “Tiny Time Travel,” best friends Tyler and Tony use a time machine to help them solve problems. As they go back and forth in time, they help friends and neighbors fix ...

This cool science experiment shows how different variables impact how quickly ice melts. After a little more than 9 minutes, the first ice cube should be completely dissolved. Did that happen? Was ...

Chameleons have an amazing ability to camouflage, or change their skin color in order to blend into their surroundings. They also can change color when their moods change, or when there are ...

Volcanoes are openings in the earth’s surface that sometimes shoot out very hot rock, smoke, and ash. Help your child understand how a volcano forms and what causes it to erupt in this classic ...

After getting some inspiration from “The Very Busy Spider” by Eric Carle and singing (of course) “The Itsy Bitsy Spider,” we decided to take on this lacing spider web craft that the kids adored. Tape ...

Embark on your own observations of whether things fall fast or slowly. With your child, drop different objects from a high spot and record your findings. Ask your child what they notice about the ...

Instead of throwing away empty egg cartons, upcycle them into this easy and adorable turtle craft while discussing sea turtles’ habitats and the importance of ...

Molly goes on many adventures in Alaska. All of her friends help along the way. While trying to find her missing beaded mitten with Tooey, Molly stops by Mr. Patak’s woodshop. Even though he did not ...

Do you struggle to convince your child to try a new food? You’re not alone. As many as 30 to 50 percent of parents say their kids are picky eaters. Getting your child to try new foods is a common ...

On the way to preschool, my four-year-old asked if we could play the “Grandpa Wandpa” game. It’s a silly wordplay I made up one day when we were stuck in traffic and the kids were getting cranky.