Learning about Shapes at the Guggenheim

Learning about Shapes at the Guggenheim

The Guggenheim might not seem like the most little kid friendly field trip idea, but we had a blast exploring shapes on our visit. The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, often called The Guggenheim, is an art museum located in the Upper East Side neighborhood of Manhattan, 

Learning about Japanese Taiko Drumming with Kids

Learning about Japanese Taiko Drumming with Kids

The sound of Japanese Taiko Drumming is unmistakable. It sounds like thunder and yet instead of heading away, you feel drawn to come closer. The first time we heard taiko drumming we were at the New York Botanic Gardens in the Bronx. We were walking 

Butterfly Unit for Preschoolers

Butterfly Unit for Preschoolers

How to meet a butterfly He had been sitting patiently for at least 15 minutes with his tiny finger outstretched. He was doing everything right but there was no butterfly. We were in a butterfly exhibit and my impatient, active 3 year old had been 

Explore More Where You Are Right Now

Explore More Where You Are Right Now

I’ve been fighting off some serious wanderlust. When I scroll through Instagram places like Bora Bora and Iceland and Scotland and Thailand are constantly tempting me. Then I hear about my friends plans to move abroad, go on a safari, RV around the country and 

What You Want to Know About Torrey Pines with Kids

What You Want to Know About Torrey Pines with Kids

The moment you arrive at Torrey Pines State Reserve it is pretty obvious why this hike makes it onto so many Best San Diego Hikes for Kids and Best San Diego Attractions for Kids lists. It is gorgeous! And this isn’t even close to the best 

5 Things Kids Will Love about the Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch

5 Things Kids Will Love about the Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch

“Do we have to go to the Flower Fields? It’s going to be so boring just watching you take a million trillion photos,” they whine from the backseat. Whining is what my 6 year old twins appear to be majoring in this year. “Yup!” I cheerfully reply. 

How to Go for a Fairy Hunt

How to Go for a Fairy Hunt

We were looking for fairies and the quiet was intense. The forest and trail was empty that day except for me and my two 3 year olds. Occasionally it was interrupted by one of them shouting or running or singing, but when they were quiet 

Hike at Mission Trails Regional Park with Kids

Hike at Mission Trails Regional Park with Kids

You can feel their excitement as my twins scamper off down the trail ahead of us. Even though we have been outside a LOT since we moved to San Diego almost two months ago, this is the first time we’ve been able to get out 

10+ Field Trips to Bring STEM Topics to Life

10+ Field Trips to Bring STEM Topics to Life

There are lots of great ways to bring STEM topics to life for your kids or students. You can do experiments, you can read great STEM books, you can investigate with tools and real materials. read also: What We love about STEM Reads However, I 

10 Things to Bring on a Field Trip

10 Things to Bring on a Field Trip

It’s field trip time! But before you buckle up, start walking or climb aboard the bus – you have a to pack a bag. So what do you bring on a field trip to make sure your kids are interested, engaged and learning? Does it