Category Archives: Fun Activities for Learning
Winter and Holiday Activities for Kids in Indianapolis
Winter is finally here and the kids still have just as much energy as you would expect. Thankfully, Indianapolis offers plenty of fun activities fit for kids of all interests during the cold winter months. There’s more than enough fun to be had, especially when you know where to go! We list seven spots to
5 Fun Winter Activities for Kids in Avon, Indiana
It’s getting chilly and the kids are restless! Time to bundle up, plan a few fun activities, and get all the energy out. In this series, we’re going to highlight some of the best places to go in each of our location cities. Today, we start with Avon, Indiana. Enjoy these outdoor and indoor spots that
10 Podcasts You and Your Child Will Love
If you’re like the majority of Americans, you listen to podcasts. In fact, a whopping 48 million Americans listen to podcasts on a weekly basis. But you might think that enjoying a podcast is an activity for grownups only. While that might have been the case in the early days of podcasting, now there are
5 Simple Toys & Games That Help Your Baby Learn
While your baby might never tire of peekaboo or rolling a ball on the floor, you might begin to wonder if there’s something else you could do that would not only entertain your baby, but also help her learn. Good news! There are a variety of toys and games available that can develop your baby’s
How to Encourage Creative Thinking in Preschoolers
“Our task, regarding creativity, is to help children climb their own mountains, as high as possible. No one can do more.” -Loris Malaguzzi While standardized tests are increasingly focused on the mechanics of reading, writing, and numeracy, parents and teachers everywhere also recognize the critical capacity of creativity. Far from being limited to the
Indiana Activities for Babies & Kids
Summer has arrived and with that so has the million dollar question – what will I do to keep these kids from saying they are bored every 10 seconds? Lucky for you, there are actually a great deal of activities in our community for parents with children. And even better, many of them won’t break
Fun Summer Activities for Indiana Families
After many months of cold winter, the season of sunshine is finally here. When summer vacation begins, we all dream of making special and lasting memories with our children. Here are some affordable, educational, and exciting options for your family this summer. Make! Make a kite and fly it outside your house or
Best Summer Activities for Indiana Families
When the summer heat hits, we often head for the local pool or vegetate in front of the TV. Around Indiana, you can find great activities to beat the heat without baking in the sun or draining your brain.
9 Fun Ideas to Teach Kids About Growth & Plants
Bean in a Bag This one is a classic and for good reason. It is an excellent way for kids to visually understand how a seed becomes a plant. All you need are plastic bags, lima beans, cotton balls, and water. Soak the lima beans in water overnight, line the bottom of the bag with
3 Kids Learning Activities for Spring
The smell of fresh cut grass and barbeques, the sight of newly sprung flowers and tree tops, spring is finally about to make its entrance after a chilly winter! With this warmer weather also comes an opportunity for children to play outside and get some fresh air after being cooped up for the last several