by jnijmeijer | Mar 14, 2019 | Activities, Camps, Child Development, Summer Activities
Looking for a cure for the winter blues? Start making plans for the summer. Having something fun to look forward to — such as days off and family trips — can make those dreary days more bearable. One thing you’ll want to add to your summer planning list is finding a...
by jnijmeijer | Mar 14, 2019 | Activities, Camps, Child Development, Kids Health, lego camps
When we want to shower love on kids, many of us turn to gifts. And there’s a lot to love about presents. Kids are so easy to shop for and nothing generates a big grin and genuine excitement like the sight of a wrapped gift. Everyone feels good. Win-win. But if you...
by pclark | Jun 14, 2018 | Camps, Child Development, lego camps, STEM Activities, Summer Activities
It can be tempting to give schedules the boot when the kids are out of school for summer. However, sticking to a schedule is actually better for them (and will make your life much easier). Of course, with the longer days and – hopefully – slower pace, your schedule...
by pclark | Jun 8, 2018 | Camps, Child Development, Maths, STEM Activities
“Play is a child’s work,” is a quote that’s attributed to a long line of famous educators, from Maria Montessori to Fred Rogers. It’s not that playtime is actual work, of course, but the meaning behind that phrase is that play is meaningful and has an important...
by pclark | Jun 8, 2018 | Camps, STEM, STEM Activities, STEM Education
As a devoted teacher, you’ve spent the school year helping your students master new concepts, increase their knowledge and get ready to tackle the next grade level. Before you set them loose into the freedom of summer, it’s not a bad idea to give parents a friendly...
by pclark | Apr 30, 2018 | Camps, STEM Activities
Did you know the summer slide has drawn the attention of educators for over 100 years? Research from as early as 1906 has addressed the concern. We often hear about how much learning students lose during the summer months. And lots of research has been done on the...
