Category Archives: activities with children

An Insect Update

An Insect Update

Wonder where we’ve been lately?  We’ve been overrun with insects!  Really, that isn’t as bad as it sounds – we are loving it! Since the butterfly post a month ago, we have had butterfly eggs which we were able to hatch and raise; reaching almost 50 butterflies!  Those have been busy laying eggs of theirContinue Reading

Painted Lady Butterflies

Painted Lady Butterflies

In our recent studies of Arizona, we learned briefly about some of the butterflies that live here (or stop by for a visit).  I thought it would be a wonderful experience to see some up close and watch them go through the process of metamorphosis.  I have wanted to do this with the kids forContinue Reading

Nurturing Art Appreciation in Children (okay, adults too!)

By Nathan, Age 4 The development of art was one one of the first steps that mankind took on his path to civilization.  Throughout history, great value has been placed on beauty, originality, and creativity.  From cave paintings, shell beads and tattoos to modern day architecture, advertisements and photography, art is all around us, and in fact,Continue Reading