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Kid Friendly San Diego

Kid Friendly San Diego

In January 2018 we moved to San Diego, California with our two kids! We were so excited to explore our new sunny hometown. From the ocean to farmers’ markets to hiking trails and beyond there is SO much to do in San Diego with Kids. 

How to Have a Whale Watching Adventure with Kids

How to Have a Whale Watching Adventure with Kids

Whale watching was one of my very first adventures as a kid. My mom loves to tell the story about me trying to jump off the boat into the ocean to swim with the whales. It’s one of many Erin trying to escape into the 

New Mexico National Parks Road Trip with Kids

New Mexico National Parks Road Trip with Kids

New Mexico is a land of plateaus and mesas, of vibrant colors and gorgeous landscapes, of delicious food and amazing national parks. It was also the destination of our spring trip in 2023. We left San Diego, CA and drove straight east across Arizona and 

Ireland Unit for Upper Elementary

Ireland Unit for Upper Elementary

Ireland is a gorgeous and fun country to visit. I’ve been lucky enough to visit twice and would love to go back with my kids. In the states, around St. Patrick’s Day, it is normal to see lots of green and pots of gold and 

Ancient Egypt: Middle School Ancient History

Ancient Egypt: Middle School Ancient History

Ancient Egypt was one of the first major civilizations. In our Middle School Ancient History learning we briefly talked about other early civilizations, like Mesopotamia and how they impacted history. After that, we moved on to mummies and pyramids and pharaohs. affiliate links are included 

Top Tips for Tide Pooling with Kids

Top Tips for Tide Pooling with Kids

Tide pooling is one of our favorite winter adventures. Here in Southern California, December through early Spring is when we see the lowest low tides. These extra low tides are ideal for tide pooling. Creatures and their habitats are exposed during these low tide times 

Geology Unit for Upper Elementary School

Geology Unit for Upper Elementary School

Rocks are the things I find everywhere. My kids stash rocks in the pockets around their seats in the car. I find rocks in the pockets of all of my coats from my kids asking me to “please save this!” when they find a special 

The First Humans Unit: Middle School World History

The First Humans Unit: Middle School World History

Middle School World History. Wow. That’s crazy to say. I never in a million years when I was getting my teaching license, when I was homeschooling preschool for my twins, when I sent them off to Kindergarten, never did I think I would be teaching 

Butterflying in San Diego

Butterflying in San Diego

Butterflying isn’t the first thing that pops in my head when I think about Fall activities. To me, Fall has always been more about leaf peeping, pumpkin picking, and apple farms. That all changed last year when we read CITIZEN SCIENTISTS. affiliate links are included 

Ideas for Learning about Fish: A Look at Emergent Curriculum

Ideas for Learning about Fish: A Look at Emergent Curriculum

Swimming back and forth in the tank in our schoolroom is Mr. Weasley. He’s a beta fish we recently adopted from some friends who are moving. He’s bright orange which is probably the most exciting thing about him, because honestly he spends most of his 

In Depth Look at Balboa Park in San Diego for Families

In Depth Look at Balboa Park in San Diego for Families

Balboa Park sits in the heart of San Diego, just east of downtown. As accurately stated on their website, Balboa Park is “Where culture, science, and nature collide.” It is home to the world famous San Diego Zoo, but also numerous museums, gardens, and trails. It