13 idyllic, organic family farm stay vacations around the world
You may have never considered vacationing on a farm, but did you know farm stays are available the world over?...
10+ easy science experiments that will inspire and astonish kids of all ages
If you have a budding scientist on your hands, you no doubt appreciate watching their wide-eyed discovery of the...
7 global trends in education we wish would make their way to U.S schools
New trends in education are always cropping up as countries compete to foster and produce the smartest, most promising...
20 educational and FUN sensory table activities for kids!
Children (and even adults) learn best and retain more vital information when all of their senses are active and...
6 ways to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day with your kids
1. Volunteer. “Everybody can be great. Because anybody can serve.” King worked tirelessly for a number of causes...
British experts rally together to protect youth from the "toxic nature" of modern childhood
Forty British experts, ranging from neuroscientists to educators to writers, have written a public letter urging...
Tuition-free school for girls in Liberia provides education, healthcare & support to help the country rebuild
In Liberia, school costs average between $12 and $200 a year, but in a country where the average yearly income...
Report: Child care is unaffordable in 49 out of 50 states in America
Child care now costs more than rent in many states, and the newly released Child Care Aware report has found that...
Anglerfish toy teaches kids about anatomy as it turns inside out to reveal its innards
Curiosity and an active imagination are among out favorite kid qualities, and we adore toys that encourage new...
WonderSphere is a sealed mobile chamber that enables hospitalized children to interact with nature
Wonder Connection founder, outdoors lover, and science teacher Katie Stoudemire volunteered at children's hospitals...
Forward-thinking Finnish school combines the country's educational ethos with modern, nature-inspired design
Entire walls of glass windows allow for a view of the outside world and make the main building appear to be more...
6 non-materialistic, experiential presents that are great for kids!
1. Endangered/Rescued/Orphaned Animal Sponsorship Kids of all ages love animals, especially ones that they don’t...
Sign the petition to help Standing Rock Youth take a stand against the building of the Dakota Access Pipeline
In this time of Thanksgiving, we express our gratitude for family, friends, and the gifts from the natural world...
Oregon voters approve guaranteed outdoor school
Almost 90% of sixth graders in Oregon used to attend a week-long outdoor school program, but due to budget cuts...
Finland will become the world's first country to get rid of all traditional school subjects
Despite the fact that Finland consistently ranks as one of the highest-scoring countries in international assessments...
New, more accurate world map wins prestigious design award in Japan
The map that we studiously memorized during grade school was actually based on a cartographer's projections from...
Wonderlab featuring 50 "mind-blowing" hands-on, interactive exhibits opens at The Science Museum of London
First and foremost, Wonderlab makes everything seem fun, interesting, and kid-friendly -- all attributes which...
Kids who read a book to their barber at this Michigan barbershop get a discount on their haircut
Barbershops have a long-held tradition for being a gathering space, a place for neighbors and friends to hang out...
Ten things you DON'T need to buy for your new baby
"How can one tiny baby possibly need all of this stuff?" It's a question new parents usually ask themselves as...
London's School 21 teaches students the art of speaking - resulting in eloquent, confident, empathetic kids
In addition to typical core academic curriculum: reading, writing, math -- students at London's School 21 practice...
'Secret Code' is a personalized children's book starring your daughter as the coding hero
Before we tell you about this awesome new customizable kids book, we're going to throw a few facts at you: 4% of...
Finland's unconventional and effective educational approach focuses on equality over excellence
Ah, Finland, you have so much going for you: a ranking as the number one place in the world to be a parent, extensive...
Family home in Japan is transformed into a serene kindergarten via a new "skin" placed on top
Kentaro and Tamaki Nara wanted the school they created to feel like "a second home" to students, which makes sense:...
Ingenious teacher uses LEGOs to make math fun & understandable for kids
Awesome educator Alycia Zimmerman of New York City is using her students’ favorite plastic blocks to help them...
Mom helps her kids learn the elements by making periodic table Battleship
If playing games together is a beloved activity in your family, we've got a suggestion that will put a little chemistry...
Kindergarten in Japan is made from recycled marine shipping containers to teach kids about sustainability
HIBINOSEKKEI+Youji no Shiro HIBINOSEKKEI+Youji no Shiro is a Japanese Architectural Firm that specializes in creating...
Free, fabulous, educational fun is at your fingertips with Mr. Printables
My Paper World - Wild Green My Paper World -Wild Green collection is Mr P.'s first set of scenery papers in their ‘Nature’...
Women in Science book celebrates 50 fearless female pioneers who changed the world
Encouraging girls and women to explore the world of STEM is a high priority in creating a gender equilibrium in...
Baltimore school deals with conflict by sending kids to the Mindful Moment Room instead of the principal's office
What if elementary school kids began each day with a mindfulness breathing exercise, had the option of taking yoga...
Heroic man sets up makeshift school under a bridge in New Delhi to educate India's underprivileged children
In many places throughout the world, going to school takes a backseat to more pressing necessities (such as helping...