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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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Women's History Month Books For Kids

What a time to be alive as a woman! We have come so far as a gender but we still have a ways to go. This year's theme for International Women's Day, on March 8th, was #endthebias. While much of this is targeted towards the workplace I strongly believe that the eradication of gender bias begins at home. It starts with how we empower our girl child and also how we equitably treat children of the different genders. While these may be big topics to discuss with children - there's nothing like a good children's book to break it down and make it palatable for them. So here it is - a list of children's books that celebrate the accomplishments and importance of women:

1. A is for Awesome


2. Dream Big Little One & Think Big Little One

3. Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History

4. The Story of Ruby Bridges

5. She Persisted (Book Series)

6. Little Feminist Board Book Set




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