Start the School Year Off Right: 10+ Backpacks Donated in GCM Supply Drive
Back-to-school. For some it’s a happy return to normalcy, for others it marks the end of summer freedom. But there is more than that. There is also that costly school…
Who’s Missing? – Exploring diversity in your home library.
Here is one way you can take a small, but powerful action in your own home that will have a direct and positive impact on your kids. Build a diverse…
your outdoor classroom: what are the parts of a plant?
Head outside and pick flowers! Spend some time identifying the various parts of a plant for a quick outdoor lesson.
a,b,c sing with me
Did you know that making music with your little one helps build their language skills? Research shows that music helps children decode sounds, words, and speech patterns, and it also…
featured recipe: herbed potato salad
In The Edible Schoolyard Garden and Cooking School, we inspire kids of all ages (including adults) to eat more veggies! With this recipe, you can employ three key strategies we use regularly to encourage kids to try and enjoy more seasonal produce!
work together to recycle crayons
Crayon recycling is a fun project for ages 4 and older to help reuse all the mixed crayon nubs you might have laying around.
4 ways to sharpen your preschooler’s math skills
Adding math to your preschooler’s already busy schedule doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Here are ideas to incorporate math into your daily routine.
your outdoor classroom: hiking as a family
With such a dramatic change in your families’ daily routines since the ‘stay at home’ order was issued, families are seeking creative ways to fill their days. For no cost, you and your kids can go hiking and maintain social distancing.
21 free children’s books to enjoy online
The best way to set your child up for success is to get them to read. Here’s a list of 21 books that will make your child’s imagination run wild.