With the coziest time of the year fast approaching, outdoor play is getting harder to pull off. Not with the Wilderness Log Cabin! We’re giving away FIVE of these awesome active play items to some lucky winners. They’re the perfect
September brings with it a range of familiar actions and sensations that herald the back-to-school season. If you’re a teacher, chances are you’re familiar with at least some of the following situations. 1. The air reeks of Lunchables, baby carrots
When it comes to back to school, a soft spot to sit is a must. But it’s not just little ones that need a place to rest as they return from summer — teachers can use all the cozy support
Summertime is a great time to try out some refreshing new snacks on the kids. After a day of running around outside or paddling through the pool, there’s nothing nicer than handing your kid a treat—especially when it’s homemade and
Playing outside used to be an unspoken but universally understood truth of summer. Whether through hop-scotch, basketball or just biking around town, kids saw plenty of sun and exercise each day. Unfortunately, as technology makes indoor play continually more fun,
Summer break is around the corner, and kids will soon bringing recess home with them. Rather than watching the living room become a playground, why not take things outside? After all, today’s kids are spending less time outdoors than most maximum security
“Teaching is not a lost art, but the regard for it is a lost tradition.” – Jacques Barzun We know Teacher Appreciation Week is winding down, and teachers everywhere are counting the apple tchotchkes, iTunes gift cards and other tokens
Much like Mothers’ Day or Earth Day, Teacher Appreciation Week gives the world a brief occasion to recognize something that deserves constant praise. Unfortunately, much of that praise comes in the form of poorly-chosen gifts. We at ECR4Kids are all about learning
April is National Poetry Month! You know what that means—it’s time for grade school teachers everywhere to dust off their copies of Shel Silverstein and Dr. Seuss. As well they should: both poets are great for getting even disinterested students
Springtime is here, and new life is beginning to thrive. But new life requires water, and whence is the earth to get it? From rain, of course! While rain is part of the normal course of plant life, it can