Let’s face it, getting outdoors and adventuring with kids can be challenging, and the bigger the adventure, the more challenging it becomes – from the planning stages right through to
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What is Mindfulness? 5 Mindfulness Activities for KidsWhat is Mindfulness? 5 Mindfulness Activities for Kids
Have you ever wondered what is mindfulness? Mindfulness is the state of being fully present and aware of our bodies, our minds and our environments. It’s a quality that we
Beautiful Snowy Winter Scene Using Van Gogh’s Starry Night StyleBeautiful Snowy Winter Scene Using Van Gogh’s Starry Night Style
My son and I recently had a great time creating 3 different winter and Christmas scenes using Van Gogh’s Starry Night style. Starry Night is perhaps Van Gogh’s most famous
Free Fun Pumpkin Carving Lesson Plans Just in Time for HalloweenFree Fun Pumpkin Carving Lesson Plans Just in Time for Halloween
Halloween is such a fun time of year for kids. Getting dressed up, trick or treating, visiting haunted houses and carving pumpkins are some of the many highlights for kids
Wild Math- Make Math Learning Fun with Leaves!Wild Math- Make Math Learning Fun with Leaves!
Fall is in the air, the leaves are changing color and the ground is decorated with beautiful autumn leaves. What a great time to do some wild math and make
All Things Slimy – My All Time Favorite Slime RecipesAll Things Slimy – My All Time Favorite Slime Recipes
Nothing gets kids more excited about science than slimy stuff! Making slimy stuff is an excellent science activity that involves following instructions, measurement, understanding chemical reactions, and studying properties and
Hello, and Welcome to Sparkle and Learn.Hello, and Welcome to Sparkle and Learn.
Hi there, I am so glad you are here. I am Samantha. I am a school teacher, mom, nature lover and adventure seeker. I’ve been teaching for 20 years…wow, where
Benefits of Coloring: 8 Top Ways Coloring Helps KidsBenefits of Coloring: 8 Top Ways Coloring Helps Kids
There are so many benefits of coloring for kids and teens. Coloring has been shown to lower levels of stress and help clear our minds. To some, it is a
How to Prevent Summer Slide and COVID “Slump”.How to Prevent Summer Slide and COVID “Slump”.
This last school year has been a year like no other. Unquestionably with the number of hours lost to COVID shutdowns, shifts to remote learning and hybrid models of teaching,
Outdoor Literacy Activities: How to Make and Use Literacy RocksOutdoor Literacy Activities: How to Make and Use Literacy Rocks
Children make sense of the world around them by touching, smelling, tasting, seeing, moving and hearing. Outdoor literacy activities are a great way for children to engage their senses. There