Data analysis site Niche recently released a ranking of Houston’s top 30 public elementary schools. The site looked at data from the Department of Education and surveys from both students and parents to compile the ranking. Factors like test scores, teacher quality, school culture, and diversity influenced each school’s placement on the list. Where are […]
Since its opening day in 1992, Space Center Houston (SCH) has seen over 18 million visitors walk through its doors. Within its 250,000-square-foot educational complex, Space Center Houston provides a fun and engaging environment for education. Let your family explore their interests in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. With both permanent and traveling exhibits, there’s […]
You want to feed your child’s imagination, help them learn and grow, and let them explore the shift in seasons. As a supermom, you want a way to do it all at once. Good news! You can. One way to get your kids excited about the fall season while teaching them valuable lessons is with […]
There’s something about the change of season that makes it perfect for creating crafts with the kids. Whether you’re getting ready for fall harvest, Halloween or Thanksgiving, there are plenty of imaginative projects inspired by the season. Looking for some inspiration? Here are three family crafts you can produce during the fall season. Toilet paper […]
Summertime may be a sign of sweet freedom for kids out of school, but as parents, you might struggle to find enough for your kids to do on those long summer days. Are your kids tired of the same summer day camps? Why not give them something to be excited about during the summer? Joy Kids […]
School may be out for the summer, but who says the learning has to stop? Thanks to many fun reading activities and events in Houston, you can help your kid stay ahead of the curve in class — and ensure they have a blast at the same time! Here are a few reading challenges/programs your little ones can […]
Houston summers are without a doubt very hot. As such, it’s often best to keep kids indoors during peak sun hours. This doesn’t mean, however, that your kids have to be stuck inside watching TV. In Houston, there are numerous indoor playgrounds where kids can remain active and have a blast. On a Saturday afternoon, […]
Everyone knows that when you pick your own berries – they just taste better! Now imagine the warm sun coming down on you and your children as you taste the strawberries you’ve just picked – how the warm sticky flavor hangs on lips and fingers. After strawberry picking, one of your little ones mentions they […]
Remember making paper snowflakes when you were a kid? If so, you can now use those same skills to create beautiful window decorations and it is so easy that your kids can help! Instead of using regular paper you’ll start with contact paper. You can get the self-adhesive decorative paper in a variety of colors and patterns online […]
It’s turkey time again. And turkey crafts are all over the place. Here’s one you can use to boost math learning! Supplies Scissors Glue stick Construction paper Googly eyes (or a Sharpie) Template (download free here) Cut out the pieces on the template from construction paper. Glue the pieces onto another piece of construction paper. Use […]
