I love that there are so many fun books and products available now to make STEM subjects interesting and exciting for kids. The STEM projects that I remember from childhood are the hands on activities that showed me instead of told me. So I am always excited to try out new products with my daughter that allow her to experience STEM subjects in a fun and engaging way. That’s why I’m thrilled to share our experience with KiwiCo and tell you why it is the best STEM subscription box for kids!
Celebrate Earth Day with These Books about Nature!
Throughout my childhood, I have lots of memories of service projects spent gathering recyclables, cleaning parks, or planting trees and flowers. These early experiences with environmentalism have stuck with me. I am thrilled that my daughter has already taken an interest in the topic. Some of this inspiration is based on some of her favorite books. Today I decided to share some of our favorite children’s books about nature and environmentalism, to help you start the conversation with your family.
Celebrating Mother’s Day with Mama Bunnies!
We have a lot of bunnies in our yard every year, and my daughter and I love to watch them. We talk about how Mama Bunny keeps an eye on her babies and never lets them get too far. So I love when we find adorable books about Mama Bunnies and babies that celebrate the love between a mother and her child. To celebrate Mother’s Day, and the love between mothers and children, we decided to gather some of our favorite books about bunnies and love. We also created a fun piece of bunny artwork together to go with them!
Celebrate the Seasons!
I love living in a place that gets to experience all of the seasons. Sometimes we may feel that winter fades directly into summer, and we are usually looking forward to the next season. But I appreciate the different weather that we do get to see. So to celebrate all of the beautiful seasons and the wonderful changes that happen every few months, I decided to gather some of our favorite new children’s books about seasons. We also decided to commemorate our favorite parts of each season with individual handprint paintings that can be combined to make one large piece!
The Best Books & Activities for Kids Who Love STEM!
The current push to get kids interested and involved in the STEM subjects means that there are tons of awesome STEM children’s books and products available now! We have read a lot of books about science, math, and technology, and paired them with all kinds of fun activities. This list combines some of my favorite posts to give you the best STEM books and activities for kids!
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Like This? Read This! Books to Read Based on Your Favorite Shows
There are sometimes when I think my Netflix subscription is just an expensive way for me to binge watch my favorite shows repeatedly. Honestly at this point I should have just bought The Office on DVD. I would have saved a ton of money by now. But we go back to our favorites for a reason. Because it is comforting to fall back into old patterns and revisit old themes. With that in mind, when looking for a new book to jump into, it can be helpful to look back to the things you already enjoy. Take a look at the list below to see what book matches up to your favorite show.
Learning about the Water Cycle with Little Raindrop!
April means Spring time is finally upon us. So whether we are splashing in the puddles, enjoying the sunshine, or wandering through the garden, it is the perfect time of year to learn about nature. Today we had the opportunity to check out an adorable new book about the water cycle, and how it affects the world around us. We also paired it with some fun water cycle activities that can also help kids with fine motor skills and counting.
Construction Books for Kids!
What is it about vehicles and trucks that keeps a child’s interest? Most kids are fascinated by construction vehicles of all kinds. Whenever there is work done on our street and there are bulldozers or trucks outside, my daughter is glued to the window watching everything they are doing. Luckily there are lots of wonderful children’s books about construction vehicles and trucks to teach them about the different machines and the jobs that they do.
Learning about Holi with Kids!
Holi is an Indian festival of colors that celebrates the triumph of good over evil, forgetting resentments and welcoming new beginnings. The festival includes lots of singing and dancing, and is well known for the vibrantly colored powders that people throw while celebrating. I am always interested in learning about holidays and traditions from other countries and cultures, and now I get to share them with my daughter as well. Today we are sharing a beautiful children’s book about Holi and creating some fun Holi crafts with all the bright colors!
Girl Power Series: Women in STEM
Welcome to Day 5 of my Girl Power Books series! I have had so much fun sharing some of our favorite books about strong women and girls. If you have missed previous days, check out the other links here!
I wanted to finish the week with some new favorite books about women in STEM. I have previously shared books about women in STEM and I am always on the look out for more! From mathematicians to scientists, these remarkable women made a mark on the world with their incredible discoveries and accomplishments. Give your kids someone new to look up to with these trailblazing women!
