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Free Download: Travel Trivia

Free Download: Travel Trivia

Summer – and summer travel – is still a few months away, but that doesn’t mean you can’t explore the world with your child! Researching different countries is a great way to expand your child’s understanding of different cultures and inspire them to dream big. Print the activity sheet below at home or from your […]


Print & Play: Wintertime Bingo

Print & Play: Wintertime Bingo

Here in Maine, we don’t let a little cold weather get us down! Whether your kids are busy building snow forts, sledding, or prefer doing arts and crafts indoors, there’s always something to do. With school vacation week on the horizon, you’re likely planning for a week of no classes and lots of downtime. We’re […]


Free Download: Printable Recipe Cards

Free Download: Printable Recipe Cards

As much as we love getting outdoors in the wintertime, some days the weather is just too intense for sledding or snowball fights. Whether it’s a snow day and your kids are home from school or a blustery winter weekend, indoor-only days call for fun activities, like cooking and baking! Did you know that cooking […]


Free Download: Printable 2022 Memories Activity

Free Download: Printable 2022 Memories Activity

It’s hard to believe that 2023 is almost here! Soon, we’ll be setting our sights on the new year, but wIth the season of memory-making upon us, why not take some time with your little one to look back on your favorite moments from 2022? We’ve created a fun memory activity sheet for you and […]


5 Future Careers to Explore with Nature-Loving Kids

5 Future Careers to Explore with Nature-Loving Kids

Do you have a child who loves to be in nature? Whether they’re a beach bum, love to explore the woods, or are obsessed with animals – there’s a job for that! It’s never too early to inspire your child to dream big – no matter where their interests lie. While kids’ hobbies and interests […]


Free Activity: How Animals Prepare for Winter

Free Activity: How Animals Prepare for Winter

Squirrels gathering acorns, Canada geese flying south… the signs of the season to come are all around us. For humans, preparing for winter may mean pulling out mittens and hats and eating warming foods, like soups and stews, but what about the other species out there? The shift from fall to winter is a busy […]


5 Better-For-You Halloween Treats

5 Better-For-You Halloween Treats

It’s almost time for trick or treat!🎃👻🍂 If the thought of all that Halloween candy is sending shivers down your spine, today we’re sharing ideas for better-for-you Halloween treats to make with your child!  Cooking and baking is a great way for parents and kids to connect in the kitchen and learn together. As you […]


Free Download: Fall Foliage Coloring Page

Free Download: Fall Foliage Coloring Page

Foliage season has arrived in Maine and everywhere you look, trees are bursting with color – red, orange, yellow, and shades of fading green. Leaf peeping is a great way for kids to learn about the different trees that grow across our state. Whether you’re taking a drive through the mountains or a stroll through […]


Future Careers for Your Active & Outdoorsy Kid

Future Careers for Your Active & Outdoorsy Kid

Does your kiddo love being outdoors? There’s a job for that! It’s never too early to inspire your child to dream big – no matter what they love or where their interests lie. Here in Maine, we have an incredible line up of dependable career options that will coincide with your child’s skill set. Let’s […]


Free Download: Goal-Setting Activity for Kids

Free Download: Goal-Setting Activity for Kids

Setting goals can build self-confidence and independence in children. It can also give them a sense of purpose for their actions – but good grades aren’t the only goals to set their sights on! Help your child be a goal getter with our latest FREE printable – a goal-setting worksheet for the school year. Help […]


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