STEAM, Play and Project Based Learning
I spent endless hours as a kid creating complicated contraptions with my Erector® sets, testing the boundaries of physics building elaborate sand castles at the beach, and conducting experiments with my small chemistry kit I received…
Learning Begins When the Fun Starts
Sometimes all it takes is a game to help kids learn easier. All work and no play isn’t always the best way to help your child learn. Wouldn’t it be nice to just play for a…
Helping Your Kids Develop a Love of Learning
Helping your kids develop a love of learning is one of the most important things you can do as a parent. What better way to do that than with an activity that kids naturally love, like…
Prepping Your Kids for the Classroom
The Summer Slide. There are many ways to tackle it to ensure your kids are prepped for the upcoming school year. SimplyFun Playologist Julie Harrison shares her tried and true method for getting her kids ready…
How Games Can Help Kids Transition Back to School
It’s that time again! Summer is winding down, and you and your children are getting ready for the new school year. Your children’s summer may have included play dates, camp, and maybe a family vacation. Regardless…
How Play Helps Us Explore the World
Exploring the world in fun ways is a mission in our home. Like all explorers, we require tools. And no, I’m not talking about maps, a compass or a computer. Our tools are games. When we…