STEAM summer fun with backyard science

STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. STEAM learning happens naturally everyday as children explore, play, and try new things. But there are many activities that you can do together that promote STEAM learning. Exploration of science, technology, engineering, art and math have many benefits for kids; it inspires creativity, engages all types of…

Easy Kitchen Science: Rubber Bouncy Eggs

The Easter Bunny may be good at hiding eggs, but your kids will think you’re magicians when they see you can make, and bounce, a ‘rubber’ egg! This fun and easy experiment uses only three common kitchen items: white vinegar 1 or 2 eggs a clear plastic or glass jar with a lid For detailed…

New Spring Story Walk

Our partners at Beaver Brook have put up a new story for their Story Walk at the Burns Farm Loop on Mason Road in Milford (right at the intersection with Burns Road).  Check out the newest story walk book; Sheep in a Jeep (in honor of spring and mud season!) Your kids will love this…

Annual Week of the Young Child

The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is once again inviting educators and families to participate in their annual Week of the Young Child (WOYC) April 4 – April 8. Recognized in early childhood classrooms across the US, this annual event aims to raise awareness of the importance of positive, high-quality learning…

St. Patrick’s Day Family Fun!

You don’t have to be Irish to enjoy celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. What started as a religious holiday in Ireland has, over time, become more of a celebration of Irish culture for Irish-Americans. Kids love the fun, festive celebrations! For some fun St. Patrick’s Day facts check out this article from National Geographic Kids and…