39+ Slightly Scary Shows for Kids to Watch this Halloween
My son loves scary stories. At age eight, we hesitantly introduced him to my favorite childhood scary books – Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. He was…
Rock Climbing with Kids Stone Moves
Activities for kids are boundless in a Metroplex like Houston. But, finding ones that cater to both the parent and child are less common. Stone Moves is an…
Nine Unconventional Schools in Houston
Most of us are familiar with the expectations surrounded by the term ‘school.’ We picture a brick and mortar building, children sorted by age, a fair amount of…
45+ Tips & Games for Teaching Place Value
Teaching place value takes abstract thinking and concepts to hands-on fundamentals that children need to build their entire mathematical understanding. For some kids it is easy to pick…
Guide for Back to School Houston 2023-2024
It is time for back to school, Houston! This time can be some of the most exciting and stressful times of the year. Especially these days when every…
13+ Fantastic FREE Summer Reading Programs your Kids will Love!
Summer is coming and that means a lot of downtime. Motivate the kids with some of these summer reading programs! There’s a program for every kid, from bookworm to reluctant reader.
Spring Break Camps for Houston Kids Who Want Big Fun!
Houston Spring Break Camps for Kids – School is out, what are the kids going to do? Here are some great options to keep them busy!
Houston Winter Camps for Kids who Won’t Stop for the Cold!
Winter break is here! Once the holiday portion is over and the toys are discarded it may be time to let the kids burn off some energy. Or,…
Sleeping in a Castle in Texas (Yes, You Can Stay Here!)
Castles are cool. And, that we have one in our backyard is extra awesome. From Houston, you can arrive at the drawbridge of Newman’s Castle, in Bellville, Texas,…
Camp Olympia | Texas’ Favorite Summer Camp for Over 50 Years
The Outdoor Education Center (OEC) at Camp Olympia is a way to bring your students’ STEM learning into a real-world hands-on environment. Situated in the Piney Woods of East Texas on Lake Livingston, the Outdoor Education Center at Camp Olympia is a beautiful, unique learning environment that both students and teachers rave about.