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Dandelion Activities for Kids!

Dandelions are one of the best plants for hands-on learning because children can explore science, art, cooking, gardening, and even math using a plant that grows almost everywhere. Here are some fun ideas for kids ages 3-10. 🌼 Dandelion Science Activities 1. Observe the Dandelion Life Cycle Gather dandelions at different stages: Bud Yellow flower Closed flower White seed head Loose seeds Have children arrange them in order and draw each stage. 2. Seed Flight Experiment Ask: How far can a dandelion seed travel? Does wind speed matter? Try blowing seeds gently and then with a fan. Measure distances and graph the results. 3. Pollinator Watch Sit near blooming dandelions and count: Bees Butterflies Flies Beetles Discuss why pollinators visit flowers. 4. Root Investigation Carefully dig up a dandelion and examine its long taproot. Questions: Why might a deep root help the plant survive? How does it help the soil? 5. Dandelion Dissection Pull apart a yell...
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Children's Books That Highlight the Black Experience (0-5) yrs)

Black History Month isn’t the only time we read books that celebrate Black children, Black families, Black History and Black Excellence, to our children.

So as the month comes to an end, here are 7 such books I enjoy reading with my children right throughout the year. ❣️


1. Baby Goes To Market

Such a unique and vibrant story set in an African market. It teaches about kindness, community, African delicacies and customs and even counting.














2. Bippity Bop Barbershop














3. Dream Big Little One

Simple sentences about extraordinary black women who have made significant contributions to science, politics and the arts to name a few career  fields.


4. Full Full Of Love 

This book paints a picture of an intergenerational black family gathering for Sunday dinner. It's such a warm and inviting story. 


5. I Love My Hair












6. When God Made You

Such lovely poetry celebrating the black child and children in general. It's definitely one that both children and parents enjoy.



7. Whose Knees Are These?




What books that celebrate Black children, Black families, Black History and Black Excellence, do you enjoy reading to your children? 


You can share your favourites in the comments below.

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