by Jaimi Erickson | Oct 18, 2024 | parenting
Lifelong learning is the habit of constantly picking up new skills or knowledge. The big perk? You stay sharp, adaptable, and relevant in today’s fast-paced world. And yet, not everyone is happy about seeking new challenges or sharpening their existing skills. Human...
by Jaimi Erickson | Aug 9, 2024 | parenting
In an age where technology and innovation are more integrated into daily life than ever before, the importance of cultivating critical thinking skills in children cannot be overstated. Engineering toys provide a fun and engaging medium for children to learn these...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jun 10, 2024 | activities
Accidental learning activities are the best. This was one of those. In our preschool time, we accidentally made color wheel color cards and they were all painted by my 2-year-old. You can set this up intentionally to talk about colors, color identification and color...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jan 17, 2024 | activities
Exploring geology for kids is a homeschool geology unit for a range of ages. The activities cover grades kindergarten through middle school. Focusing on hands-on exploration of topics in geology, my children really had fun learning while retaining a lot of knowledge...
by Jaimi Erickson | Sep 13, 2023 | activities
Coral Reef activities and learning about the ocean are fascinating topics for children of all ages. Aquarium visits, trips to the lake, and of course movies like Finding Nemo are staples for those of us with children. Giving our children learning opportunities to...