Amazing Snow Science Activities for Kids – and a FREE Snowflake Printable

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6 Creative Ways to Welcome the Winter Solstice

The Winter Solstice - the shortest day, and longest night of the year - is coming up this weekend. The days after the solstice will steadily become longer and lighter, which means it's only up from here! I love the cozy darkness of winter but we are definitely ready for the sun to come back;…

52 Holiday Gift Ideas for Nature Lovers: 2024’s Best Outdoor Gifts for Kids and Families

It's that time of year again! This time, I'm DETERMINED to get a head start on my gift list in order to avoid the last minute rush (I say this every year ๐Ÿคฃ). We consider ourselves an outdoorsy, nature-loving family, and here are the things either we've used and loved over the years, OR these…

Celebrating the Harvest Moon: Picture Books, Lanterns, Playdough, and More

The harvest moon seems to mark the end of summer and the start of autumn, although technically the autumnal equinox (on 9/22) is the official start of the autumn season. When I see that giant orange moon hanging over the horizon, it always seems to be saying that fall is here, in all her glory!…

Summer Pollinator Scavenger Hunt FREE-BEE!

Can you believe summer is winding down already? The back-to-school, sports and activity emails are already starting to come in, but we are holding on tight to the end of summer over here! Which is why I created this BEE a Pollinator Scavenger Hunt set - and I want to share it with you! These…

4 Resources for Summer Learning Fun (+ Free Summer Printables!)

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7 Ideas for Learning About the Solar Eclipse

In just a few days, North America will experience a total solar eclipse, a rare event that won't happen here for another 20 years! Even if you're not in the path of totality (the area of shadow due to the moon passing directly in front of the sun), you can still have an amazing experience…

The NEW Moon Nature Study is Here!

Everything your students need to study the full moon

Black Friday – Take 25% Off the Entire Shop!

It's that time again - my annual Black Friday Sale is live... yay! EVERYTHING in the shop is 25% off, through Wednesday of next week! I know this is a busy time for holiday shopping - and most normal people aren't thinking about purchasing curriculum right now (ahem) - but this is a great opportunity…

Make Fun and Easy “Leaf Confetti” Art Mosaics!

Do your kids love hole punching like mine do? There's something soothing and satisfying about hole punching - not to mention it's great for developing motor skills and strengthening little hands. With some paper and a hole puncher, let's go gather some freshly fallen leaves and make some beautiful autumn "leafetti" (leaf confetti) mosaics. Here's…