Tag: Learning Thru Adventure

Science of Energy Unit for Fourth Grade

Science of Energy Unit for Fourth Grade

Energy is a fun, rich topic to explore in Science with fourth graders. We did a lot of hands on explorations, read some books and even went on a field trip to learn more about energy. affiliate links may be included below. Energy Unit 1. 

Shark Week Unit Ideas

Shark Week Unit Ideas

Sharks became my son’s obsession in First Grade. Kindergarten was his Lego obsession which definitely continued into First grade, but in First Grade he met some friends in California who loved sharks and his inkling of an interest blossomed. They formed a “fish club” at 

Splash Away the Rainy Day Blues with a Puddle Walk

Splash Away the Rainy Day Blues with a Puddle Walk

Oh Spring. You know that time of year right? It rains more than it snows. You can almost stand to play outside without losing feeling in your fingers or having your kids dissolve into tears. Well, several years ago out of this almost Spring time 

A Weekend Trip to Mt Whitney and Death Valley National Park with Kids

A Weekend Trip to Mt Whitney and Death Valley National Park with Kids

Mt Whitney is the highest point above sea level in the contiguous 48 states, Death Valley is the lowest point below sea level – and they sit about an hour away from each other. If you know me and my husband it won’t surprise you 

San Diego Zoo Field Trip plus FREE Zoo Scavenger Hunt

San Diego Zoo Field Trip plus FREE Zoo Scavenger Hunt

My twins love animals so the San Diego is one of our favorite places to visit. My kids love watching the sleepy pandas, climbing like the koalas, and quizzing zookeepers wherever they find them perched. It is a frequent after school adventure for us and 

Spider Web Hunt with FREE Printable

Spider Web Hunt with FREE Printable

Spiders are everywhere. Spooky spiders are being hung to haunt houses. Cute ones are decorating lawns and being crafted in preschool classrooms. The ones in my backyard are hopefully helpful de-bugging my yard. This hunt is designed to look more carefully at spiders and the 

Fall Nature Walk with Toddlers and Preschoolers

Fall Nature Walk with Toddlers and Preschoolers

Around the time the leaves start turning their brilliant Fall colors is a wonderful time to take toddlers and preschoolers for a Fall Nature Walk. Below are some ideas to get them curious, engaged and excited about Fall and observing the changes it brings. affiliate 

Neighborhood Walk and Scavenger Hunt

Neighborhood Walk and Scavenger Hunt

Once again we are new to the neighborhood. Moving isn’t new to my kids, but that doesn’t really make it any easier. Everything seems new. Everything seems different. affiliate links may be included below. My kids keep turning into the wrong driveway on the way 

15 Fun Learning Activities for the Beach

15 Fun Learning Activities for the Beach

It is impossible to not smile while I watch my kids scamper in the waves. The sun warms my shoulders as I sit back in the sand. They run towards the waves and then away when a big one comes crashing into the shore. They 

Pond Walk Field Trip

Pond Walk Field Trip

Some of our very best mornings have started with a walk to the pond. When we lived in Mississippi there was a pond in our neighborhood and it was a frequent destination for a field trip during the week. These walks took many forms. We would