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Sun Science Kit and Caboodle activity Kit

April 22, 2021

Sun Science Kit & Caboodle Activity: In English & en Espanõl

Test ultraviolet (UV) blocker effectiveness using sun-sensitive beads. Collect some objects from around the house to make a Sunprint with the included kit.

Pruebe la eficacia del bloqueador de rayos ultravioleta (UV) utilizando perlas sensibles al sol. Recoja algunos objetos alrededor de la casa para hacer una impresión con el sol y el kit incluido.

Child's hands wearing mittens and holding snow at CMOSC annual Snow Days Event in 2019

Jan 12, 2021

Snow Days STEAM Activities You Can Do At Home

Learn how you can make your own Snow Days event with five fun snow-themed STEAM activities kids can do at home!

family of four cooking Kid-Friendly Holiday Recipes From Around the World

Dec 15, 2020

4 Kid-Friendly Holiday Recipes From Around the World

It may take a little prep work on your part, but time cooking with your child can hold many benefits for both of you. This season, learn more about how…

young child smiling wearing I Voted stickers on his face

Oct 27, 2020

6 Tips to Help Children Understand the Power of Voting

If creating lifelong voting habits in your children is important to you, try these six tips to help them understand the power and importance of their vote.

very happy child playing with colorful toys

Aug 28, 2020

The Value of Play to Reduce Stress in Children

Learn more about how playtime can reduce stress in children and have great benefits on their mental, emotional, and physical health.

mother and daughter at home having a conversation

Jul 6, 2020

7 Tips for Talking to Your Kids About Difficult Subjects

Establishing an open line of communication about tough issues helps younger minds develop deeper understandings, independent opinions, and positive coping skills. These seven tips and strategies can help make talking…

parenting a child during shelter in place

May 26, 2020

Helping Kids Cope While Sheltering in Place

Read on for 14 tips for helping kids cope while sheltering in place.

May 12, 2020

Risk vs. Hazard: The Value of Risk in Playtime For Children

What is "Risk Play"? This method of play allows children to manage themselves and make decisions to face unfamiliar situations - or risks - on their own.

Apr 19, 2020

Step-Aside-Play: A Word from Our Founder

Dear Members and Friends, When my two boys were little, at times the hours seemed to stretch on forever and I was anxious about how to fill them. That was...

Sun Science Kit & Caboodle Activity: In English & en Espanõl

Snow Days STEAM Activities You Can Do At Home

4 Kid-Friendly Holiday Recipes From Around the World

6 Tips to Help Children Understand the Power of Voting

The Value of Play to Reduce Stress in Children

7 Tips for Talking to Your Kids About Difficult Subjects

Helping Kids Cope While Sheltering in Place

Risk vs. Hazard: The Value of Risk in Playtime For Children

Step-Aside-Play: A Word from Our Founder

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