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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Books For Tween Boys! Travels With Gannon and Wyatt
I have a tween boy (9 going on 10 years old) who loves to read. It can be a challenge to find chapter books that he can really enjoy. I'm talking about the kind of stories that have him sneaking a flashlight into bed so he can keep reading under the covers after bedtime. He recently got turned on to the new series, Travels With Gannon & Wyatt, and is happily devouring each book that has been published so far. Travels With Gannon & ...
Read With Me Scout by LeapFrog #ReadWithMeScout
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 ...
Top 10 Bug Phobias – What’s YOURS? #EEKologist Science Project
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 ...
A Parent’s Playbook For Learning {Excerpt: Group Learning}
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 ...
Tune in to Nick Jr. This Sunday For Series Premiere of JULIUS JR. #JuliusJr
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 ...
Learning is Fun with Educational Games From Super Duper Publications
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 ...
Tips: Teaching Kids About Independence Day ~ Happy 237th, America!
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 ...
TIME For Kids’ Big Book of Where: 801 Facts Kids Want To Know (Review)
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 ...
