We took this Montessori-inspired leaf classification activity out to the local trails to extend the learning and heighten our environmental awareness.
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Reopening: Reserve Your Time for Bay Area Discovery Museum
The Bay Area Discovery Museum in Sausalito is a super fun hands-on science museum campus with activities that will entertain, educate, and get the ya-yas out. Reopening this month.
Now Open: Reserve Your Tickets for the Oakland Zoo
The Oakland Zoo is now open by reservation with lots of animals and the gondola ready to enjoy. No indoor places or playgrounds though, so manage expectations.
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Chabot Space & Science Center Closed Through June 2021
Chabot Space & Science Center plans to be physically closed through June, 2021 with many other ways to keep connected.
Lawrence Hall of Science Closed Through June 2021
We were saddened and surprised to learn that The Lawrence will remain closed to the public until at least June 2021
Reopened: Safari West in Santa Rosa
I took my family to Safari West in Santa Rosa to spend the morning on a safari vehicle tour. Super fun! I suggest this trip for tall four-year olds and older for a unique day trip.
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Stargazing With Kids & Seeking Out the Elusive Milky Way
You don’t need a telescope to see the Milky Way and stargaze. Just a sense of adventure to escape the light pollution and some coffee to stay up late.
Kiwi Crate Projects Are Pretty Incredible
Kiwi Crate makes “seriously fun” art and engineering projects on a subscription basis for ages 0-8, 9-13, and 14+. My five-year old loves it.
Oakland A’s Fun & Learning at Home with Stomper
If you live with a young baseball player, check out the Oakland A’s Stomper Home Fun Page for some fun, games, and learning.
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MEL Science Amazing Chemistry Sets for Kids Sizzle & Change Colors
Get up to three legit amazing science experiments for kids — that sizzle, foam, flame, & change colors — delivered to your door each month.
