Field trips are a powerful teaching tool. They can also be hard to arrange without the backing of a full school district. Fortunately, there are plenty of great field trips that won’t break the bank and don’t require any sort of special authorization. Biology: Hit the Parks All science is based on observation. You can […]
Budding Intellectuals: Creative Family Activities That Will Stimulate Your Minds
The trends seem to lean toward learning a lot of things by just Googling them. It is so ingrained in culture today that Google has become a verb. Watching a video or reading a web page about interesting things is nice, but getting out there and having real life experiences is better. Here are some […]
Little Science Wizards: 4 Chemistry Experiments to Try With Your Kids
The wonder and fascination of chemistry is available and waiting for you right in your kitchen. Kids love these popular hands-on experiments, many of which are easy to repeat and exciting for all ages. Make Instant Slushies Through the process of supercooling, in which a liquid is chilled below its freezing point without becoming a […]
Moving To a New City? Tips for Choosing the Best School for Your Child
If you are moving to a city, one of the most important steps to take early on is the selection of the school that you would will choose for your child. Unless the specific location of your new home is determined by factors beyond your control, where you live will be determined by the boundaries […]
Gifts that Last a Lifetime from #Educents #ad #ChristmasMDR16
What kind of toys are on your kid’s wishlist this year? You can give them fun toys that are educational too! These gifts will last a lifetime- even if it’s just the memories! Which gift is your favorite? I know my son would have loved this Slimy Squishy Bucket! Be sure to check out all […]
7 Reasons All Parents Need to Encourage Their Children to Pursue Higher Education
Right now, you know that you need to support your children’s passions. However, when those passions don’t include higher education, reconsider the reasons why you should support such a pursuit. 1. Exploration of New Knowledge Your children might have a particular career goal right now, but that doesn’t mean they’ve fully explored all their options. […]