It’s time to start planning those summer vacations, and as we’re all looking for ways to cut back on our spending a bit, a visit to one of our national parks might be the perfect choice. At the National Parks Service web site on the park fun guide page there are lots of learning activities [...]

Generation Cures is a new, safe website created by Children’s Hospital Boston as an innovative way to educate kids about the importance of caring and compassion while raising funds for pediatric medical research.
The really cool and different thing is how they are going about it. They have created a safe online experience that offers educational [...]

I have a great site to share with you today! The Tessy & Tab Reading Club site has several wonderful looking learning kits for reading, kindergarten readiness, money management and even a plane pack to keep the kids busy while on a trip. Two of these kits have high quality printables available for download on [...]

Did you know that TV viewing goes up ny 150% over the summer?  Check out the Smart Television Alliance site to help manage the use of the TV in your home, find the best shows for kids to watch during the time you allow it and learn ways to protect your kids from common problems [...]

First observed in 1868 in honor of Civil War soldiers, Memorial Day these days for those of us who live in the US is often just a day off from work for parents and an opportunity for some family time. As we try to teach our kids an appreciation for those who have [...]

Owl and Mouse Educational Software has boatloads of free educational games and activities good for a wide range of ages. My favorite part of their site is the geography – free on-line map puzzles and interactive maps. Whether you’re learning the 50 United States and their capitals or you’re trying to memorize all the countries [...]

Check out Sesame Street Workshop for these great free alphabet coloring sheets, perfect for teaching kids their ABCs! Also available are coloring pages to learn numbers and shapes. Have fun!

The Weather Channel kids! website is a fun, educational website with free fun for kids. Check out the Weather Encyclopedia (in the WeatherED section) for information on flooding, thunderstorms, tornadoes and more cool stuff. The Let’s Play! section as some neat ideas for both outdoor and indoor activities. Do you know what advection fog is? [...]

February is Black History Month in the US, and this is a great time to learn about African American leaders and heritage. Here are a few resources and activities to get you started!
Resources 
Frederick Douglas – American Visionary online museum exhibit chronicles the history of Douglass, his ideas, and his influences.
American Slave Narratives:  An Online Anthology [...]

Science experiments are a fantastic way to learn while having fun, and ZOOMsci is full of free ideas for science activities and experiments. Try making butter in the Chemistry section, a homemade flashlight in the Engineering section, or a potato maze in the Life Science section! There are over 150 different ideas available, so go [...]