Summer Learning

  • Family Fun: C’MON Children’s Museum of Naples, Florida

    We recently traveled to southwest Florida (Naples).  If you’re visiting the Gulf Coast, the C’mon (Children’s Museum of Naples) is right off of Highway 75.  When we first arrived at C’mom, we were amazed by the building!  It’s beautiful and kid friendly.  It also sits on the same property as the North Collier County Regional Park where […]

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  • 10 Tips for visiting Mt. Vernon – with Kids!

      We visited Mt. Vernon on a gorgeous fall day.  Due to the wonderful location of Mt. Vernon, I doubt any day could be bad there! Good to know before you go: 1.  Pack water!  No other food or drinks are allowed or sold on property.  Eat something right before you walk in.  I think […]

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  • The *FREE* ‘we teach’ Summer eBook is here!

    Hooray!  Hot off the presses the  ‘we teach’ summertime learning eBook is here!  Join the group at http://weteachgroup.com for the free 54-page eBook.  It’s full of fun, free, and cool learning activities for your children.The 2012 eBook features: over 30 ideas for summer learning created by ‘we teach’ members unique, creative craft ideas cooking ideas with ready-to-use recipes […]

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  • Colonial Williamsburg for Kids: Top Tips

    Would you like to take a step back in time?  How about when there weren’t any electricity or cars?  That far back?  Well, you’re in luck!  Williamsburg, Virginia is that kind of place. Why should you visit Williamsburg? The first words my 9-year-old said were…  “This is just like Disney World, except educational!” (translation:  Thanks […]

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  • Tips for visiting Jamestown Settlement with Kids

    Pin It In an effort to make 4th grade Virginia History come to life, we headed to Jamestown Settlement.  We read the books, talked to people, and still I got confused when we arrived.  It’s really not that complicated of a place, but here are a few tips to help you: 1.  The Visitor’s Center […]

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  • Summer Fun on a Budget – good for all ages

    Go mom – you’re halfway through summer and need some activities to fill in the last few days? Use things you already have:Photo Scavenger Hunt click hereMy sister said she did this while waiting for an orchestra to start with her kids – how fun! Camp for Toys click hereThis is awesome!  Reminds me of […]

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