by Sarah Hicks | Dec 28, 2020 | NCHE Blog, Encouragement, Creative Ideas, Nature, Science
by Guest Contributor Valerie Cox Whether your children realize it or not, science is everywhere in the world around us. From the sunlight waking us up in the morning to how our bodies digest the food we eat, science is a major part of our daily lives. As their...
by Sarah Hicks | Oct 12, 2020 | NCHE Blog, Young Children, Nature
Our family really likes bugs. This year, we sorely missed attending BugFest: the annual North Carolina bug festival. Insects are an important part of most ecosystems. They pollinate flowers and foods, help control harmful pests, and they are the food source for other...