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Science For Kids: How To Grow a Crystal Egg Geode

April 16, 2014 by Nicole 15 Comments

I recently did this science experiment with the kids in my Cub Scout group. One of the Scientist badge activities is to have them grow crystals. I read a tutorial on Martha Stewart's website showing how to grow a geode using egg shells. Their scientist used alum powder, which is easy to find at most grocery stores...but can get expensive if you're planning to make a lot of eggs. You can get similar results for a lot less when you use the common ...

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Filed Under: Crafts, Educational Tagged With: Borax Crystals, Easter Experiment, eggs, grow crystal geodes, Grow Crystals, How To Grow a Geode, science experiments for kids

Read With Me Scout by LeapFrog #ReadWithMeScout

November 8, 2013 by Nicole 18 Comments

This post is part of a sponsored campaign with LeapFrog and MomSelect. All thoughts and opinions are my own.  It's never too early to start teaching a child to love books and reading. My preschoolers enjoy looking at picture books and we spend time reading together every day. We recently got a new friend to join us at storytime. Read With Me Scout by LeapFrog is a cuddly, interactive toy that helps make reading fun for young ...

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Filed Under: Books and Reading, Educational, Reviews, Toys Tagged With: #ReadWithMeScout, LeapFrog, Preschool, Read with me Scout, Reading Skills

Top 10 Bug Phobias – What’s YOURS? #EEKologist Science Project

October 21, 2013 by Nicole 10 Comments

This post brought to you by The Orkin Ecologist. All opinions are 100% mine. I grew up in the southeastern United States, where there are tons and tons of bugs. I have seen cockroaches longer than my finger, spiders that can spin webs as big as a car, and tons of other creepy crawly things. The Orkin Ecologist recently listed the Top 10 Bug Phobias and I'm pretty much on board with all of them...which, by the way, makes me an Entomophobic (a ...

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Filed Under: Crafts, Educational, For Kids, Halloween, Reviews, School Tagged With: #EEKologist, Bug Science, ideas, Insects, orkin, Phobias, Project, Science Fair, The Orkin Ecologist

A Parent’s Playbook For Learning {Excerpt: Group Learning}

October 9, 2013 by Nicole 2 Comments

Mom Always Finds Out received assets for promotional use during the Parent's Playbook For Learning book tour. All opinions expressed are my own.  A Parent's Playbook for Learning is a practical, detailed guide for parents (and teachers) understand how different personality types learn best.  The book even includes a personality quiz and reveals how each of the 8 personality types naturally: Get organized, Get motivated, Approach new ...

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Filed Under: Books and Reading, Educational, Parenting

Tune in to Nick Jr. This Sunday For Series Premiere of JULIUS JR. #JuliusJr

September 26, 2013 by Nicole 5 Comments

Disclosure: Compensation was provided by Saban Julius via Glam Media.  The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Saban Julius.   Preschoolers everywhere are going to love the new animated series Julius Jr. Don't miss the premiere this Sunday, September 29 at 11am/10c on Nick Jr. The show stars a lovable funky monkey named Julius. Based on the Paul Frank brand and ...

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Filed Under: Educational, For Kids, Special Offers Tagged With: Julius Jr., Nick Jr., Preschooler, Saban Julius, tv shows

Learning is Fun with Educational Games From Super Duper Publications

September 11, 2013 by Nicole 33 Comments

Mom Always Finds Out received Super Duper educational games for kids for review purposes. All opinions expressed are my own. The Sponsor is responsible for prize fulfillment.  Back to school season changes up my family's routine quite a bit. We spend at least an hour after school working on homework. My first grader really needs the extra reinforcement of skills he learns at school. But you know kids after a long day at school...the last thing ...

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Filed Under: Educational, For Kids, Reviews Tagged With: apraxia, educational games, fun learning materials for kids, Homeschool, Language Skills, Listening Skills, Promo Code, speech therapy, Super Duper, teachers, word flips

Tips: Teaching Kids About Independence Day ~ Happy 237th, America!

June 21, 2013 by Nicole

Independence Day is often referred to as simply the Fourth of July in the U.S. With the excitement of fireworks, barbecues and pool parties, the true meaning of the holiday is sometimes forgotten. In fact, it's the celebration of a very significant event that our children should understand. The United States is still a relatively new nation when compared with its global counterparts such as England, France and Italy, each with their own unique ...

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Filed Under: Children, Educational Tagged With: Declaration of Independence, fourth of july, Homeschool, Teaching

TIME For Kids’ Big Book of Where: 801 Facts Kids Want To Know (Review)

June 4, 2013 by Nicole 23 Comments

Mom Always Finds Out received a review copy of the Time For Kids' Big Book of Where in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own. This blog post may contain affiliate links. One of my favorite sights to see is my children reading books. It is so important to keep them reading while school is out for the summer. My 9-year-old son loves to read, but often has a hard time finding books that capture his interest. I heard ...

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Filed Under: Books and Reading, Children's Books, Educational Tagged With: books for boys, nonfiction, time for kids, time magazine

DIY Summer Camp Ideas: Keep the Kids Busy on a Budget

May 30, 2013 by Nicole 4 Comments

School's out, the kids are bored and it’s only day two of summer vacation. Whether you’re a stay-at-home parent or working from home, keeping kids entertained on a budget can be an entire job in itself. Do-it-yourself summer camp to the rescue! At-home summer camp can be as structured or easy-going as your child needs. Depending on your child’s age, summer camp activities can help develop fine motor skills, improve math and reading basics, ...

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Filed Under: Crafts, Educational, For Kids, Summer Tagged With: activities, Family, Fun, Kids, learn, summer camp, summer vacation

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