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Beary Awesome Ways to Make Reading Fun in the Summer
Categories DIYEducationalParenting

Beary Awesome Ways to Make Reading Fun in the Summer

Author Jaclyn Uloth Posted on August 1, 2021December 30, 2024 5,131 Views 1 Like

Summer break is almost over, and between distance learning and in-person learning and all the challenges that the past year has presented, you’re still trying to figure out how to keep your little one on track. It’s easy to fall into the habit of screentime and summertime laziness, especially when it is hot outside. Luckily, we have rounded up some of our favorite fun ways to keep your child interested in reading and learning this summer. Keep reading for more on making reading fun, plus a fun Panda-themed DIY you can incorporate!

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Geminid Meteor Shower – Learning and DIY Fun for Kids!

Author Jaclyn Uloth Posted on December 13, 2020December 23, 2020 7,301 Views 0 Likes

This weekend, our sky will be putting on a spectacular show – the Geminid Meteor Shower! With everything 2020 has been, this beautiful display is a wonderful reminder that no matter what’s going on in the world, Mother Nature is always a wonderful and amazing thing to marvel at. Get your little one excited for […]

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Keeping Kids Busy in Quarantine, Still!

Author Jaclyn Uloth Posted on June 6, 2020June 6, 2020 5,168 Views 0 Likes

Welcome to whatever week of quarantine it is we’re on (we’ve lost track), where you may feel like you have pulled every single rabbit out of your hat and your children have crafted every craft humanly possible. We get it – it’s easy to feel gung-ho at the beginning of quarantine when it comes to […]

Categories DIYEducationalRecipe

Hold On to the Last of Summer with DIY Coconut Water Popsicles!

Author Jaclyn Uloth Posted on September 19, 2019September 19, 2019 5,435 Views 0 Likes

Halloween decorations are out in the stores, the days are getting shorter and there is a little bit of crisp in the air. You might have even started reaching for your jacket when you leave the house! Fall is definitely around the corner, but hey, summer isn’t officially over until next week and we are […]

Categories EducationalParenting

Ways to Spice Up Your Classroom or Playroom

Author Jaclyn Uloth Posted on September 11, 2019September 13, 2019 7,445 Views 0 Likes

The back-to-school season is now in full swing, and you may be finding that you still need to find some ways to spice up your classroom or – if you’re not a teacher – sprucing up your child’s play or learning area. According to ScienceDirect, a heavily-decorated classroom will overload children with too much visual […]

Categories DIYEducationalPrintable

Learning with a DIY Lemonade Stand!

Author Jaclyn Uloth Posted on August 29, 2019August 29, 2019 6,266 Views 1 Like

Even though the back-to-school buzz has already begun and the school supplies are already on the shelves, we are here embrace the last little bit of summer! One of the best age-old pastimes of summer is having a lemonade stand, and for some wonderful reason, kids absolutely love it. So, why not create your own […]

Categories DIYEducationalGames

Make Reading Fun with our DIY Magic Wand Reading Pointer

Author Jaclyn Uloth Posted on August 8, 2019August 9, 2019 7,854 Views 0 Likes

Making reading fun and interesting, especially during the summer months, can seem like a challenge for many parents. As much fun and important as it is to play outside and enjoy summer, it is also important to make sure their reading skills are still sharp come fall. According to NWEA, students lose nearly 20 percent […]

Categories DIYEducationalGames

Go Out of This World with DIY Planets!

Author Jaclyn Uloth Posted on July 30, 2019August 9, 2019 7,473 Views 1 Like

Here in the smack-dab middle of summer, it’s always a welcomed break from the sweaty outdoors to have a fun, cool nighttime activity. While it’s still nice enough to lay around outside, why not take some time to teach your little ones all about space? Our DIY Planets are so fun and easy to make, […]

Categories DIYEducationalGames

Learn About Insects With Our DIY Ladybugs!

Author Jaclyn Uloth Posted on July 22, 2019August 9, 2019 5,795 Views 1 Like

Who doesn’t love ladybugs? These adorable, friendly insects are adored by everyone, especially children. While we love them so much for their colorful, lovable appearance (which, by the way, is so that they look unappetizing to predators!), farmers love them for their endless appetite. What better way to learn about them than with our DIY?

Categories CelebrationsDIYEducationalHoliday

How to Have An Out of This World 4th of July!

Author Jaclyn Uloth Posted on June 30, 2019June 30, 2019 4,741 Views 1 Like

It’s almost hard to believe that the 4th of July is next week! While it’s a great time to unwind, relax with family and celebrate our country, it is also a great opportunity to teach our children about our country’s important milestones. In addition to the Founding Fathers and the Declaration of Independence, the moon […]

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Pacific Play Tents provides industry leading play tents, tunnels, teepees and parachutes that enhance a child’s environment and engage them in imaginative fun. The versatile line includes play houses, tent/tunnel combos, bed tents, beach cabanas and travel chairs, all designed to stimulate the mind’s of our children and to encourage more unplugged play time! Owned by Stansport, the leading outdoor adventure one-stop shop, quality and safety are the focus behind every product.

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Playfully is written by Jaclyn Uloth, a native Southern Californian, writer and digital marketer. As a textbook "right-brainer", Jaclyn loves anything creative and thinks the best part about being a child is the wild imagination that comes with it. She thinks using your hands to create things are some of the best memories of childhood, especially when done with the ones you love most. The messes might be big, but memories are just that much greater.

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