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Top 10 STEM Adventures

Wear your thinking caps this summer and explore the world of STEM! Foster fun learning opportunities with at-home science activities and explore nature, biology, chemistry, and physics in your own backyard. Create a space to experiment at home and inspire new ideas with these must-have STEM kits!   1. Catapult Wars Observe physics in action! …

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5 Ways to Show Teacher Appreciation

Welcome to Teacher Appreciation Week! It’s time to put on your party hats and throw some confetti because we’re all about celebrating the amazing educators who shape the future of our world. We believe that teachers are the ultimate superheroes: they’re our mentors, cheerleaders, and friends. They inspire us to dream big, push ourselves to …

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Restock Your Craft Room with HGU!

Welcome to National Craft Month! This event is amazing every year, and in 2023, we’re kicking things up a notch! Together with CPI, we’re delivering a host of amazing activities to get everyone in the spirit. It’s going to be a seriously craftastic party with #HackTheCraft tutorials every week, giveaways, a live (free!) crafternoon event …

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2023 Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

Valentine’s Day is more than flowers, shiny jewelry, or heart-shaped candy. It is a beautiful day to celebrate the ones you love from the heart – and we think it’s the perfect time to say Homemade is the Best Made! We compiled a list of our favorite things for the most important ones in your …

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12 Days of Creativity with Horizon

The winter holidays may be synonymous with gift-giving, but it’s also an excellent time to roll up your sleeves and get crafty! Spending quality time with family is one of our favorite ways to celebrate, and there is no way better than to make something together. We’ve joined together with our sister site, Craft Project …

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20 Must-Have Holiday Gifts

Are those jingle bells in the distance? ‘Tis the season for twinkling lights, luscious hot cocoa, nippy sleigh rides, and everyone’s favorite: gift-giving. Holiday shopping can be overwhelming, but don’t fret! Enjoy all the delights of the season without any of the drama with our curated list of 20 must-have kits and stocking stuffers. Make …

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5 Non-Candy Halloween Treats

Orange as a pumpkin, black as a cat, Halloween is coming, and we’ve got goodies for that! One of the best parts of fright night is the trick-or-treating, but what happens when the sweets are all gone?! Try a different approach to the treats you give away this Spooktober — swap out the candy for equally …

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6 Edutainment Activities

We’ve all heard the phrase “learn through play,” but it’s often associated with toys and activities designed specifically for educational purposes. STEM toys are great, but can you still get the benefits of edutainment (that’s the term for educational entertainment) with other types of kids’ toys? The answer is YES, and we’ve rounded up 6 …

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5 Super-Fun Outdoor Activities

Tired of hearing “I’m bored” or “There’s nothing to do”? Yep, we hear you. There’s no better way to beat the summer break blues than by going outside for a little fun in the sun! The great outdoors is an instant mood booster and can help little ones who are feeling cooped up. But what …

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12 Fun Sensory Play Ideas

Everyone knows children learn as they play, but have you ever considered they’re also learning how to learn? Sensory exploration helps youngsters make sense of the world through hands-on discovery—it plays a critical role in development. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite sensory activities to stimulate the senses, strengthen fine motor skills, and encourage …

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