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Warming Up – Spring Activities for Kids

The calendar has now flipped over into the Spring season, meaning it’s time to create some fun crafts and activities with your kids. It’s the time of year when kids start to go outside more, learn about nature, and have fun. Here are a few ideas to get kids excited about the Spring season. Make a Bird Feeder – This may seem like a lot of work, but it’s actually an easy way to get kids interested in birds. First, cut an

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Fun Activities for Kids on Valentine’s Day

February has arrived, and that means another Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. While some kids may be celebrating for the first time, others may be looking for some fun activities to show their love for this special day. We have a few things you can do with your kids to get them interested in Valentine’s Day. Fake Stained-Glass Heart Designs – Start with a white sheet of paper. Then mix glue with black paint and create a heart design on

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Stopping the Boredom: Fun Activities for Kids This Winter

Cold, clouds, and rain can put a damper on your activities this winter, but there is plenty you can do to stop the winter blues! We have come up with a few fun things you can do to help entertain and educate your kids. Make Your Own Winter Snow Globe – Start by finding a mason jar, or an airtight glass container. Then, add some water and have the kids add some glitter or bright plastic pieces. They can even add in

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Fall Activities 2024

Finding Fall Activities For Kids And Families

There’s a chill in the air, and that means the season is changing from summer to fall. With the cooler weather, it’s time to think about some fun activities to do both indoors and outdoors. We have put together a list of ideas you can choose from to get kids excited about the fall season. Fall Stained Glass Window – This unique activity will get kids involved and leave a lasting reminder of the fall season. First, have kids gather a bunch

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Summer Learning: Seasons Around the World

We finally find ourselves in that time of year that kids everywhere dread – the return of the school year. Throughout this Summer Learning series, we’ve aimed to incorporate continued education into your child care. Learning is such a vital part of early development, and we hope you’ve found these topics interesting and fun to teach children about! To round out the series, we’re covering seasons around the world to explore the geography and cultural significance of seasons on our diverse planet.

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Back-to-School Activities for Kids

It’s that time of year again when Summer break ends, and kids are heading back to school. Even if you are provider, you can get into the school spirit. We have a few activities you can share with your kids to make starting school more fun, and to get them excited to learn. School Scavenger Hunt – There are many ways to get kids excited about starting school, including a scavenger hunt. Place school supplies around the room and have kids go

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Summer Learning: History of Summer Snacks

The beautiful, warm summer months are in full swing. Swimming, popsicles, camping, and more marks a great summer. This year, we also want to make learning a staple of the summer! In June, we started our Summer Learning series on the Imagine Institute’s blog. This month, we’re continuing our series of fun topics you can incorporate into your child care in an educational capacity.   For July, we’re covering the history and invention of favorite summer snacks. Take a look! The Popsicle WHO

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Summer Learning: Nature in the Pacific Northwest

Summer is officially upon us, and school is out of session for the next few months. But the learning doesn’t need to stop there! Here at the Imagine Institute we wanted to put together a small series of blogs to share some ideas of topics you can cover in your child care to keep the learning going this summer. In this Summer Learning series, we’ll share fun topics of education you can incorporate into your child care this summer and beyond. This

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Celebrate Pride Month with Fun Activities for Kids

June is Pride Month, and it’s a good opportunity to celebrate inclusion and equality with your kids. There are several activities to help kids understand what Pride is about and to promote the spirit of inclusion and representation. We have gathered a few ideas we think you’ll enjoy. Create a Rainbow Collage – Start by grabbing a big piece of paper and using crayons to draw a rainbow right in the center. Then find scraps of colored paper, stickers, glitter, thin wood

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Spring Into New Activities For Kids

The ground is thawing out, and the weather is getting warm. Spring is here, and it’s time to find some seasonal activities for your kids. Whether it’s outside or inside, we have some ideas for you that are fun and entertaining for your group. Cloud Paintings – The weather can change a lot during spring, and that means there are many different types of clouds in the sky. Take your kids outside to identify some of them. They can draw or paint

Read More

Warming Up – Spring Activities for Kids

The calendar has now flipped over into the Spring season, meaning it’s time to create some fun crafts and activities with your kids. It’s the time of year when kids start to go outside more, learn about nature, and have fun. Here are a few ideas to get kids excited about the Spring season. Make a Bird Feeder – This may seem like a lot of work, but it’s actually an easy way to get kids interested in birds. First, cut an

Read More

Fun Activities for Kids on Valentine’s Day

February has arrived, and that means another Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. While some kids may be celebrating for the first time, others may be looking for some fun activities to show their love for this special day. We have a few things you can do with your kids to get them interested in Valentine’s Day. Fake Stained-Glass Heart Designs – Start with a white sheet of paper. Then mix glue with black paint and create a heart design on

Read More

Stopping the Boredom: Fun Activities for Kids This Winter

Cold, clouds, and rain can put a damper on your activities this winter, but there is plenty you can do to stop the winter blues! We have come up with a few fun things you can do to help entertain and educate your kids. Make Your Own Winter Snow Globe – Start by finding a mason jar, or an airtight glass container. Then, add some water and have the kids add some glitter or bright plastic pieces. They can even add in

Read More
Fall Activities 2024

Finding Fall Activities For Kids And Families

There’s a chill in the air, and that means the season is changing from summer to fall. With the cooler weather, it’s time to think about some fun activities to do both indoors and outdoors. We have put together a list of ideas you can choose from to get kids excited about the fall season. Fall Stained Glass Window – This unique activity will get kids involved and leave a lasting reminder of the fall season. First, have kids gather a bunch

Read More

Summer Learning: Seasons Around the World

We finally find ourselves in that time of year that kids everywhere dread – the return of the school year. Throughout this Summer Learning series, we’ve aimed to incorporate continued education into your child care. Learning is such a vital part of early development, and we hope you’ve found these topics interesting and fun to teach children about! To round out the series, we’re covering seasons around the world to explore the geography and cultural significance of seasons on our diverse planet.

Read More

Back-to-School Activities for Kids

It’s that time of year again when Summer break ends, and kids are heading back to school. Even if you are provider, you can get into the school spirit. We have a few activities you can share with your kids to make starting school more fun, and to get them excited to learn. School Scavenger Hunt – There are many ways to get kids excited about starting school, including a scavenger hunt. Place school supplies around the room and have kids go

Read More

Summer Learning: History of Summer Snacks

The beautiful, warm summer months are in full swing. Swimming, popsicles, camping, and more marks a great summer. This year, we also want to make learning a staple of the summer! In June, we started our Summer Learning series on the Imagine Institute’s blog. This month, we’re continuing our series of fun topics you can incorporate into your child care in an educational capacity.   For July, we’re covering the history and invention of favorite summer snacks. Take a look! The Popsicle WHO

Read More

Summer Learning: Nature in the Pacific Northwest

Summer is officially upon us, and school is out of session for the next few months. But the learning doesn’t need to stop there! Here at the Imagine Institute we wanted to put together a small series of blogs to share some ideas of topics you can cover in your child care to keep the learning going this summer. In this Summer Learning series, we’ll share fun topics of education you can incorporate into your child care this summer and beyond. This

Read More

Celebrate Pride Month with Fun Activities for Kids

June is Pride Month, and it’s a good opportunity to celebrate inclusion and equality with your kids. There are several activities to help kids understand what Pride is about and to promote the spirit of inclusion and representation. We have gathered a few ideas we think you’ll enjoy. Create a Rainbow Collage – Start by grabbing a big piece of paper and using crayons to draw a rainbow right in the center. Then find scraps of colored paper, stickers, glitter, thin wood

Read More

Spring Into New Activities For Kids

The ground is thawing out, and the weather is getting warm. Spring is here, and it’s time to find some seasonal activities for your kids. Whether it’s outside or inside, we have some ideas for you that are fun and entertaining for your group. Cloud Paintings – The weather can change a lot during spring, and that means there are many different types of clouds in the sky. Take your kids outside to identify some of them. They can draw or paint

Read More