Today’s craft was inspired by our favorite family vacation spot – the beach! While the craft is easy to do and great for building fine motor skills, if you use a large sheet of paper (like we did), it can take quite a while to finish. For younger artists, try cutting the piece …
Since we vacation in a New Jersey beach town with a fabulous boardwalk, there are plenty of opportunities for souvenir shopping. With souvenir shopping comes plenty of discussions about how much things cost. The children save their money for souvenirs throughout the year, so it’s the perfect time to talk with them about budgeting and …
I was introduced to it when I was a child and kept the worn, well-read copy with me throughout college. It’s the story of a young boy who uses a kite to catch a star and, in the process, learns a lot about life, love, and hope. When we go to the shore each year, …
It’s our favorite week of the entire year. Despite being “done” school, we always seem to sneak learning into our trip. One of the ways we do it is by playing a game to try and identify the tracks and prints we see on the beach. Who was on the beach? The best time to …