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July 11, 2023July 11, 2023 simplyoutrageousyouth Accelerated Fun Learning, DIY projects, family activity, hands-on learning, math

10 Fun Ways to Boost Your Kids’ Math Skills This Summer!

Summer is here, and it’s time to have fun while keeping your math skills sharp! Math is all around us, and with a little creativity, you can turn everyday activities into exciting opportunities to practice and improve your math abilities. So, let’s explore 10 fun ways to boost your math skills this summer and discover the joy of numbers!

Math in the Kitchen: Cooking and baking are perfect for practicing math. Follow recipes, measure ingredients, and calculate cooking times. You’ll improve your fraction and measurement skills while enjoying delicious treats!
Math Games: Challenge your family and friends to math games like Sudoku, chess, or card games. These activities help develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and logical reasoning skills.
Math in Nature: Take a nature walk and observe the math all around you. Count flowers, measure tree heights, or spot geometric shapes in the environment. Math is everywhere in nature!
Math at the Store: Turn grocery shopping into a math adventure. Compare prices, calculate discounts, and estimate your total bill. Practice mental math and see how much money you can save!
Math Movie Night: Watch movies or documentaries that feature math concepts. Films like “Hidden Figures” or “A Beautiful Mind” inspire curiosity about math and its real-world applications.
Math Art: Combine your artistic side with math by creating geometric patterns, tessellations, or symmetrical artwork. Explore symmetry, angles, and shapes while expressing your creativity.
Math Puzzles: Challenge yourself with math puzzles and riddles. Solve crosswords, Sudoku, or brain teasers to enhance your problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills.
Math Journaling: Keep a math journal where you can jot down math problems, observations, or interesting patterns you encounter. Reflect on your thinking and track your progress over time.
Math Online Resources: Explore math websites and apps that offer interactive games and exercises. Websites like Khan Academy or Math Playground provide engaging math activities suitable for your grade level.
Math Volunteer: Consider volunteering for math-related activities in your community. Tutoring younger students or assisting in math camps not only helps others but also reinforces your own math skills.

Math doesn’t have to be boring! This summer, embrace the joy of numbers and boost your math skills through these fun activities. From cooking and nature walks to games and puzzles, there are endless opportunities to practice math in exciting ways. So, embark on a math-filled adventure, and watch your math skills soar to new heights! Have fun with these 10 ways to boost your kids’ math skills this summer.

June 21, 2023June 21, 2023 simplyoutrageousyouth Accelerated Fun Learning, DIY projects, family activity, field trips

10 Ways to Prevent Summer Learning Loss for Kids

Summer break is an exciting time for kids to relax, have fun, and explore new adventures. However, it’s important to remember that taking a break from school doesn’t mean we should take a break from learning altogether. Studies have shown that children can lose valuable knowledge and skills during the summer months if they don’t actively engage in learning activities. To help prevent summer learning loss, here are ten simple and enjoyable ways for kids to keep their minds sharp and active during the summer break.

Visit the Local Library:

The library is a treasure trove of knowledge and adventure! Make it a habit to visit the library regularly. Explore a variety of books, magazines, and educational resources. Choose books that spark your interest and allow your imagination to soar. Reading improves vocabulary and comprehension skills and keeps your brain active and engaged.

Create a Summer Reading List:

Challenge yourself to read a certain number of books during the summer break. Make a list of interesting titles or ask for recommendations from friends, family, or your teacher. Set aside dedicated reading time daily to dive into different worlds and learn about new topics.

Join a Summer Camp:

Summer camps offer a fantastic opportunity to learn and have fun with other kids with similar interests. Look for camps focusing on subjects you enjoy, such as science, art, sports, or technology. These camps often provide hands-on activities and interactive experiences, making learning enjoyable and memorable.

Embrace Educational Apps and Websites:

Technology can be a helpful tool for learning during the summer. Explore educational apps and websites that offer interactive games and activities related to various subjects like math, science, and language arts. These resources make learning feel like play, allowing you to strengthen your skills while having fun.

Keep a Journal:

Maintaining a journal is a great way to document your summer experiences while improving writing skills. Write about daily adventures, vacations, thoughts, and ideas. Practice using new words, describing events, and expressing your emotions. You’ll become a better writer and have a wonderful keepsake to cherish in the future.

Explore Science and Nature:

The summer season provides numerous opportunities to explore the wonders of science and nature. Observe the plants, insects, and animals around you. Visit local parks, nature trails, or botanical gardens to learn about the environment. Conduct simple science experiments at home using household items, and see firsthand how science works around you.

Plan Field Trips:

Organize field trips with family and friends to museums, historical sites, or cultural events in your community. These outings expose you to new experiences and help you develop a broader world perspective. While having fun, you’ll also learn about history, art, culture, and other exciting topics.

Start a Hobby:

Use the summer break to explore a hobby that interests you. It could be playing a musical instrument, painting, cooking, gardening, or any other activity that sparks your creativity and curiosity. Hobbies provide opportunities for learning, problem-solving, and self-expression, helping you develop new skills and discover hidden talents.

Play Educational Games:

Engage with your family and friends in educational board games, puzzles, or brain-teasers. These games challenge your critical thinking, problem-solving, and strategizing abilities while having a blast. You can also create educational games or quiz competitions to share with others.

Stay Curious and Ask Questions:

One of the best ways to prevent summer learning loss is by staying curious and asking questions about the world around you. Be inquisitive and seek answers through books, the internet, or discussions with knowledgeable individuals. Remember, learning is a lifelong journey; every question you ask is an opportunity to expand your knowledge.

Summer break should be a time of fun and relaxation, but that doesn’t mean we should neglect our intellectual growth. By incorporating these ten simple strategies into your summer routine, you can prevent learning loss and discover new passions and interests. Remember, learning can be enjoyable and exciting, so make the most of your summer by keeping your mind active and engaged.

May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 simplyoutrageousyouth DIY projects, hands-on learning, Interactive Activity for Students, Kids, Science, STEM Projects for kids

Mystery Message Science Activity For Kids

We love a fun and quick science activity for kids!

In fact, I have one for you today.

It called the Mystery Message.

Your child will write a message that no one can see.

Then either the child or parent will reveal the answer through STEM magic.

Below is what’s needed for this experiment

Below is a video showing you step-by-step how to set up the Mystery Message.

The video comes from my son’s YouTube channel, Corban’s Fun Learning Adventures.

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That’s all for today.

Enjoy this fun science activity for kids.

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December 15, 2021January 4, 2022 simplyoutrageousyouth Accelerated Fun Learning, DIY projects, hands-on learning, Interactive Activity for Students, Science

How To Make Colorful Balls of Ice for Kids | Fun Activity Kids

The holidays are here and kids will be home from school. During their down time, why not expose them to STEM projects that will be fun and educational? We have a fun activity for you today. We will show you how to make Colorful Balls of Ice. This project is also called Colorful Snow Globes.

All you need is three items ….

Water

Food Coloring

Balloons

Kids will learn what the powerful combination of water, balloons, and food coloring can make.

They will also learn about two states of water which are solid (ice) and liquid (water).

My son loves choosing different colors for his snow globes. The best part about this activity is melting the big ball of ice. You can do this with salt (which takes longer) or warm water.

Have your children make multiple Snow Globes and see who can melt them the fastest.

Below is video showing you how to make the colorful balls of ice. It comes from my son’s YouTube channel, Corban’s Fun Learning Adventures. Please like the video and subscribe if you find the content helpful.

Have fun learning how to make Colorful Balls of Ice.

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November 17, 2021November 17, 2021 simplyoutrageousyouth Accelerated Fun Learning, DIY projects, hands-on learning, Interactive Activity for Students, Kids, play, preschoolers, Science

Easy STEM Activity for Elementary Students | DIY Flying Cups

Winter time will be coming soon! Many children will not be going outside as much because of the cold weather. No worries! There are a lot of fun science experiments and DIY STEM projects children can do indoors. However, we wanted show you, before it gets too cold, a fun activity your child can do outside. It is the FLYING CUPS, which is an easy STEM activity for elementary students.

Below is what you need for this activity…

Plastic cups

Tape

Rubber Bands

Your child will be building a cup launcher that will spin in the air. Kids can observe how the flyer is moving away from them, but the cups are spinning towards them. We call this a bottom spin, which causes air behind the cups. This is why the flyer moves up and forward. Scientists call this the Magnus Effect. The technical term for this STEM toy is Magnum Flyer.

Below is a video that will you how to build this flyer step-by-step.

The video comes from my son’s YouTube channel, Corban’s Fun Learning Adventures. Please share, like, and subscribe if you find the activities on the channel helpful.

Have fun with this easy STEM activity for elementary students!

November 10, 2021November 10, 2021 simplyoutrageousyouth Accelerated Fun Learning, DIY projects, Science

Make An Inflatable Turkey for the Holidays | Fast and Easy Holiday Activity for Kids

The holidays are approaching quickly. It seems like yesterday was the start of a new year. This is the time to cherish and celebrate the one’s you love. Another great aspect of the holidays is the opportunity to do fun activities. Today we will show you how to do an easy holiday activity for kids.

It is called the Inflatable Turkey. Last year, we made an inflatable turkey using a chemical reaction.

This year’s turkey is much easier to do. Your child will use their breathe to inflate the turkey.

Below is what’s needed for this activity…

Below is a video showing you step-by-step how to do it. It comes from my son’s YouTube channel, Corban’s Fun Learning Adventures. Please like, share, and subscribe if you find the content helpful.

Have fun with this fun and easy holiday activity for kids.

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June 9, 2021September 22, 2021 simplyoutrageousyouth Accelerated Fun Learning, DIY projects, hands-on learning, Interactive Activity for Students, nature, Science

We Grew Our Own Ladybugs! | Fun Educational Project for Kids

A few weeks ago, my son and I grew butterflies. It was a magical experience. They came to us as caterpillars and we let them go at Painted Lady Butterflies. My son, Cory, loved the project so much, he wanted to learn the lifecycle of another animal. After doing a search, we found that we could grow ladybugs. We found that this is definitely a fun educational project for kids.

Watch the short video below to see our process for growing ladybugs

We used the Insect Lore Ladybug Land kit for this project. It was interesting to learn the lifecycle of ladybugs. The soon to be ladybugs arrived as larvae. About a week later they turned into pupae. Then one morning we work up and saw them as ladybugs. After feeding and observing them for a few days, we released them into the world.

We encourage you to try this fun educational project for kids. If you are looking for fun things to do with kids at home, then this is the activity for you. This fun STEM project can be done by preschoolers and up. It is a wonderful insect activity that your children will never forget.

Fun Educational Project for Kids

Below is a short video showing you how we grew the ladybugs. It comes from my son’s YouTube channel, Corban’s Fun Learning Adventures. Please subscribe if you like what you see.

Have fun with this project!

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April 28, 2021April 28, 2021 simplyoutrageousyouth Accelerated Fun Learning, DIY projects, hands-on learning, Interactive Activity for Students, Science

Explosive Lunch Bag for Kids | Fun Science Experiment to do at Home

Science explosions are my son’s favorite type of activity. You may assume that we saw this activity in a science book or the Internet. However, we read about this activity while reading the Weird School book series by Dan Gutman. My son, Cory, loves reading these books. Once he saw we could make a lunch bag explode, he looked at me and said, “We gotta do it!” This is definitely a fun science experiment to do at home.

The great thing about this activity is you most likely have all the ingredients in your home. Below is what we used….

2 Gallon Ziplock Bag (you can use 1 gallon as well)

Food Coloring

Vinegar

Baking Soda

It is best to do this science experiment outside. Also, you should wear old clothes along with science gloves and goggles.

While doing this experiment, your child will learn about how acids (vinegar) and bases (baking soda) react to one another. Vinegar and baking soda combine to make carbon dioxide which is a gas.

Don’t be surprised if your child wants to do this activity again.

In the short video below, we show you how to set up the experiment. The video comes from my son’s YouTube Channel, Corban’s Fun Learning Adventures. Please subscribe if you like what you see.

Try this today! It will be a fun science experiment to do at home!

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March 31, 2021April 12, 2021 simplyoutrageousyouth Accelerated Fun Learning, Brain Power, colors, DIY projects, Science

Fun Rain Experiment – Easy Science Experiment for Kids

Spring is here and it brings lots of showers. I have the perfect activity to help your kids understand why rains falls. They will create a rain cloud! This is an easy science experiment for kids at home.

This activity requires household materials. Below is what you will need….

We first saw this easy science experiment for kids at our local science center. This demonstration helped my son, Cory, learn how rain is formed. It is fun and easy to do. This is an activity that you can repeat with easy clean up.

Below is a video my son created to show you how to do this experiment. It comes from his YouTube channel, Corban’s Fun Learning Adventures. It is full of science experiments, learning games, and DIY projects. Please subscribe if you like what you see.

Have fun with this activity!

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March 24, 2021April 12, 2021 simplyoutrageousyouth Accelerated Fun Learning, DIY projects, Science

How to Make your Own Bouncy Balls for Kids

Most of the kids I know love bouncy balls, including my son, Cory. About two weeks, my son and I were trying to find a fun DIY project to do on a cold day. When Cory found out he could make a bouncy ball from scratch, he became excited. We found what was needed for this project and got started immediately. In this post, we will show you how to make your own bouncy balls.

You need the following for this project…

Once you make the bouncy ball, you will be amazed at how soft it is. You will also love the fact that your child can immediately play with something they made from household ingredients. I believe this is the best type of DIY project.

The video below shows you how to make a Bouncy Ball from scratch. It comes from my son’s YouTube channel, Corban’s Fun Learning Adventures. Please subscribe if you like what you see. Below is the video.