Many parents are concerned about summer slide. With the long summer, if kids don’t touch academic subjects the whole summer, they may forget many they learned during the school year. Since 4th of July is a big holiday during summer, I am putting together some fun July 4th themed math printable worksheets for kids from preschool, to kindergarten to grade 5. All are free, and all you need is to print them out. Free Fourth of July Math Worksheets for… Read more

Thinking from a different perspective is a critical thinking skill that is essential for kids to learn computer coding. In fact, it is essential to many jobs. There are many ways to help kids develop the skill. Today we share a coding game we developed that can get you started on training kids the critical skill of thinking from a different perspective. Today’s game is an extension of the Hot Dog Coding Game. The story behind the game is the… Read more

We shared many plant science activities, such as ideas of seed science experiments for kids and flower science experiments for kids. Today we will share some simple science experiments with bugs and insects that kids will love. Easy Science Activities for Kids to Learn Insects The easiest to do is a bug search walking in the park or just in your backyard. You can set up a goal to find certain types of bugs, like cricket. Once you find any… Read more

How can coding game improve kids executive functions? As I mentioned in the article 5 Crucial Skills Kids Need for Computer Coding, breaking down a big task into smaller manageable pieces is an important skill for any coders and programmers. It is called decompose. An important aspect of executive function is organization skill to streamline and to finish a project. Many studies have found that kids who can’t finish projects on time are not lazy. Instead, they have poor executive… Read more

I used to write computer codes all the time. It was part of the job, although I had no formal programming training. I took an entry-level class from a local college, and after that I pretty much learned on the job. To my surprise, I became one of the best programmers in my group, and became a go-to person when someone needed help on program codes. I loved coding. I know it is important for today’s children to learn coding… Read more

We shared some cool science experiments for kids to SEE sound, today we continue our science exploration on the five senses with kids. We will study about the sense of taste with fun science experiments today. Why we can taste different flavors? Is tongue the only part of our body can taste different flavors? Let’s find out. Science Experiments for kids to Explore Tastes Before any science experiments, let’s learn what is taste? How can you taste the food? For… Read more

Nature is the best classroom. There are so much we can learn just being outside in the nature. I am always excited by the idea that we have so many apps that can help us learn while we are out that we don’t have to carry those thick books with us. We recently shared 10 bird identification apps. We also have 10 apps about bugs for kids. Today we share plant identification apps. Plant Identification Apps Leaf Snap: a free… Read more

During summer break, kids like to stay up late. If you are up to it, you may try some of these fun science activities after it is dark. In fact there are so many fun science activities you can do with kids at night. Here are some simple ideas. Have fun with science after dark. Science after Dark – Fun science activities for kids at night Stargazing: On a clear summer night, go out and spend time looking at the… Read more

Ordered pairs and the coordinate plane is an important foundation for so many higher-level math studies. It lays the groundwork for many topics in geometry and algebra, such as the Pythagorean theorem, the distance between two points, and slopes of linear functions. It also helps kids understand the coding game we designed. It is a math area that seems easy but takes practice to be good at. This LEGO movie coordinate plane game gives kids a hands-on opportunity to practice… Read more

Math is every where in our life, even when you are outdoors. You can easily find things outdoor that are mathematical, or you can bring math outside. Kids will enjoy the fresh air, and more than likely they will learn better when they are relaxed and are doing things they like. Here are some fun outdoor math activities for kids. 13 Fun Outdoor Math Activities for kids Do you know how to estimate the height of a tree without reaching… Read more

We shared ideas of seed science experiments for kids and plant science a while ago. Today we will share flower science experiments you can do in your backyard or in your kitchen with kids. They are great gardening projects for the summer, also great activities for Mother’s day. With the wonderful display effect of most experiments, they are also great school science fair project ideas. Amazing Flower Science Projects for Kids Dissect flower parts and make a flower parts card… Read more

Today we share fun science experiment ideas for kids with pine cones. Have you tried using pine cones for weather forecast? Do you know why pine cones can predict the weather? Besides weather forecasts, there are more interesting activities you can do with kids with pine cones and learn science. Science Experiments with Pine Cones for Kids There are many amazing science activities about pine cones. These experiments can be done easily at home, some are simple that a preschooler… Read more

Today we share some cool science activities for kids to learn about the sun. Kids will learn about solar power, sunlight and invisible light, and how the earth is related to the sun. You may also interested in some interesting ideas of science activities for kids to learn about the moon. Fun Science Experiments for Kids to Learn About The Sun Simple activity to learn about day and night, and how earth rotate around the sun. This light box looks… Read more

We love YouTube science videos for kids. They make it easier to understand the hard science concepts. Not all science videos are great, so I listed out the good one I came across, like these YouTube Science Channels for Kids. In this post, I list some great science videos about human body systems, anatomy and physiology. I separate them by target age groups. Human Body Science Video for Kids Age 5 to 10 Human Body Anatomy: with the help of… Read more