Cold weather got you cooped up inside with your kids? That usually means they’ve got some energy to burn! Maybe mom and dad do too!? Pull up one of these great Dance Songs for Kids from Preschool inspirations on your TV or iPad and have a family dance party!! Music has been shown to stimulate…
Wondering where there are good sledding hills nearby? Head to one of these local spots for a great day of family fun! ❄️🛷 * Behind Jacques Elementary School in Milford (small hill with a quick walk back to the top…good for little ones), 9 Elm St., Milford * Carnival Hill in Wilton (large hill with…
Our Journey from too boring to too busy to just right. When we first moved to Milford I loved the small-town vibe. I dragged my toddler to all of the different activities I could find. Fast forward to this past fall, after having my second son we were in a total rut. Some weeks we…
Are you looking for budget friendly holiday gift ideas for your little nature lover? Check out this great list with included links that will help inspire their creativity and sense of adventure, while encouraging outdoor play and connection with nature…Budget friendly gift ideas for kids who love nature from Get the Kids Outside.
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…
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…
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…
Are you looking for ways to create a special Valentine’s Day with your kids? Holidays offer ideal opportunities to create traditions with your family that your kids will remember for life, and possibly continue with their own family one day. Try some of these fun and easy ideas from Macaroni Kids for Celebrating Valentine’s Day…
Whether you’re five or seventy-five, you’re never too old to celebrate International Lego Day. Patented on January 28, 1958 these iconic plastic ‘bricks’ have been a childhood favorite ever since. The name Lego originates from the Danish words “LEg GOdt” which translate to “play well”. The addition of the toddler friendly Duplo line was launched…
Peabody Mill Environmental Center in Amherst is hosting a monthly series of “I Love Nature!” classes geared toward children, ages 3-6, and their caregivers. Participants will learn about all the fun and amazing things that can be found in the woods around us and explore different habitats. Each session includes a story and discussion time,…