Summer is here!
As you count down the last days of school, you may need some suggestions with what to do with all of the extra time you are about to have. Not to worry, I have done a little research and here Continue reading Summer is here!
Category Archives: Challenges
Spring Break Activities (Yes there are still some available)
Although many usual spring break events have been cancelled because of the pandemic, there are still plenty of things to do around the Lower Mainland. Here are some that I have found that are free and none of these involve Continue reading Spring Break Activities (Yes there are still some available)
Online Summer Camps
If you can’t attend summer camp this year, why not try one online? A few sites are offering free online “camps” that have a reading and inquiry activities to help continue your learning and keep your mind active this summer. Continue reading Online Summer Camps
The Ickabog Contest
JK Rowling is writing a new book called The Ickabog. She has already released two chapters online that are free to read and also serving as inspiration for her illustration competition. Rather than hire a professional illustrator, she is challenging Continue reading The Ickabog Contest
Everyone Needs a Rock
There are an assortment of books about rocks, stones, pet rocks and rock collections. There is the classic, Stone Soup by Marcia Brown… … or the hilarious Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors by Drew Daywalt. Scholastic’s temporarily free Bookflix has Continue reading Everyone Needs a Rock
Live Science Lessons
I have found two interesting sites that have live science lessons on a variety of topics. The first is Let’s Go Live with Maddie & Greg. This pair films five days a week live from their home in the UK. Continue reading Live Science Lessons
Learn Some New Skills
Since you are at home and may have a bit more time on your hands, why not learn a new skill? Right now there are so many free offers to help support our effort to stay at home that it Continue reading Learn Some New Skills
Final Earth Day Challenge
Our family has been working on keeping up with our Earth Day challenge list and today we are going to focus on our planting seeds challenge. The plan for today is to plant some seeds to grow inside the house Continue reading Final Earth Day Challenge
Earth Day Challenge Follow-Up
Hi Everyone! I am following up on yesterday’s Earth Day challenge that I started at home with my kids. We spent some time building from recycled materials yesterday and worked REALLY hard at remembering to turn off unnecessary lights and Continue reading Earth Day Challenge Follow-Up
Earth Day Challenge!
Since today is Earth Day, I posed a challenge with my own children: what are five things we can do to help the planet? We read the book What Matters by Alison Hughes and illustrated by Holly Hatam. We talked Continue reading Earth Day Challenge!