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The World's Biggest Coin: The Big Nickel We recently took a trip to see the World's biggest coin which is made of nickel but what is nickel and why is it important? Keep reading to learn more... Nickel: The Everyday Element Helping Build Our Modern World When children learn about the elements, they often hear about oxygen, gold, iron, or carbon. But hidden in many everyday objects is an element that quietly helps power our world: nickel . Nickel is a silvery-white metal found naturally in the Earth. It is strong, resistant to rust, and extremely useful. From coins to kitchen tools, batteries to stainless steel, nickel helps make many of the things families use every day possible. Teaching elementary-aged children, nickel offers a wonderful opportunity to connect science, geography, technology, environmental studies, and everyday life . What Is Nickel? Nickel is a chemical element with the symbol Ni and atomic number 28 on the periodic table. It belongs to the group of m...

52+ Fun Weekend Activities - Winter Edition!

Here'sa list of fun family activities whether you're venturing outside in the winter snow/cold or hunkering down inside with the heat. You're welcome! 🙃


1. Build a snowman in the backyard.

2. Have a snowball fight.

3. Go sledding or tubing at a snow hill.

4. Make hot cocoa and cozy up for a family movie marathon.




5. Bake cookies together.

6. Visit a local indoor playground.

Mario Uno - lots of rules but lots of fun!

7. Have a family game night with board games or card games.

8. Create DIY bird feeders and hang them outside for the birds who are tolerating winter.

9. Go on a nature hike and look for winter wildlife.

10. Visit a nearby museum or science center.

11. Have an indoor picnic in the living room.

12. Make homemade pizza together.

13. Decorate the house with homemade winter crafts.

14. Go ice skating at a local rink.

15. Have a family dance party in the living room.

16. Visit a local petting zoo or farm (to see how animals are surviving winter.)

17. Go bowling as a family.

18. Have a treasure hunt indoors with clues and prizes.

19. Build a fort out of blankets and pillows.

20. Host a family talent show.

21. Visit a nearby aquarium.

22. Have a family karaoke night.

23. Go on a scavenger hunt in the neighborhood.

24. Have a family photo shoot outdoors.

25. Play indoor mini-golf at home.

26. Make homemade slime together.

27. Have a family paint night.

28. Visit a local library for storytime or to borrow books.

29. Have a pajama day and stay in your jammies all day.

30. Make homemade ice cream together.

31. Visit an indoor trampoline park.

32. Have a themed dinner night where everyone dresses up.

33. Create a family time capsule.

34. Visit a greenhouse or garden center.

35. Have a DIY spa day at home with homemade facemasks and nail painting.

36. Go indoor rock climbing as a family.

37. Visit an indoor water park.

38. Have a family cooking competition.

39. Create a family scrapbook.

40. Visit a local indoor amusement park or arcade.

41. Have a family dance off or workout session.

42. Visit an indoor sports complex for activities like soccer or basketball.

43. Go on a virtual tour of a museum or landmark.

44. Have a family storytelling session.

45. Make homemade popcorn and have a movie marathon.

46. Visit an indoor ice skating rink.

47. Have a family DIY science experiment day.

48. Visit a nearby indoor play center.

49. Have a family book club where everyone reads the same book and discusses it.

50. Go on a virtual reality adventure together.

51. Have a family DIY home improvement project.

52. Visit an art studio and create some art

53. Checkout some Christmas lights at a park, zoo, town center or in the most lit communities!

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