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09/10/2026

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08/11/2026

Check out our new blog!

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07/29/2026

Sponge Sailboats – Creative Crafting Fun! ⛵🌊
Turn a sponge into a sailboat and a bin of water into an ocean. This month’s Smarter Child Magazine shows kids how to build their own mini sailboat using a sponge, construction paper, and a wooden skewer.
Once it’s built, let the experimenting begin. Try different sail shapes and sizes, and see which design helps the boat move fastest across the water.
Explore this month’s issue for the full how-to and more summer craft ideas.

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07/22/2026

Layered Jello Snack – Science Meets Summer Fun! 💙
Ever wonder why layered Jello stays separate instead of mixing together? This month’s Smarter Child Magazine turns that question into a kitchen science experiment kids can eat.
Layer blue and red Jello with Cool Whip in between, and let your child discover density, color, and texture in real time. It’s a simple, hands-on way to bring STEAM learning into snack time.
Explore this month’s issue for the full recipe and more summer science ideas.

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07/20/2026

“Not a Box” – Imagination + Storytelling 📚
What can a cardboard box become? In this month’s featured book, “Not a Box” by Antoinette Portis, a simple box turns into a race car, a mountain, or a rocket ship, anything a child can dream up. It’s a story built entirely around open-ended, imaginative play.
Ask your child what they see when they look at an everyday object. You might be surprised how much storytelling and creativity comes from something as simple as a box.
Explore this month’s issue for more ways to spark imagination at home.

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07/14/2026

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06/30/2026

Summer fun is in full swing! ☀️ Make the most of those sunny days while keeping your child safe. From sunscreen tips to poolside safety, discover easy ways to protect your little one this season. Stay safe, stay happy!

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06/28/2026

This sunscreen painting activity is a creative way to combine art and science 🎨☀️! Kids will explore how sunscreen protects against UV rays while creating a surprise design revealed by the sun.
Materials:
- Black construction paper
- Sunscreen (any SPF)
- Paper plate
- Paintbrush
- Sunny outdoor space

Instructions:
1. Take black construction paper outside on a sunny day.
2. Squeeze sunscreen onto a paper plate. Use a paintbrush to “paint” a design onto the paper using sunscreen.
3. Place the paper in direct sunlight.
4. Use something to hold down the paper to avoid it blowing away.
5. Leave it outside for a few hours.
6. Bring the paper inside and observe how the sun lightened the uncovered areas while the sunscreen-protected design remains darker.

06/26/2026

Boat Snack ⛵– Creative Cooking Fun!

June’s Smarter Child Magazine turns snack time into a hands-on summer adventure:
Build a boat-shaped snack using fresh veggies and simple ingredients
Let kids assemble their creations while building confidence and following steps
Explore creativity, healthy choices, and fine motor skills through food play
Little chefs + big imagination = learning you can taste!

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06/26/2026

Water Can Be by Laura Purdie Salas helps introduce children to the many ways water moves, feels, and changes 💧. There is simple poetic language and soft illustrations that gently guide young readers through each idea. The book shows water as a source of play, comfort, and discovery.

Whether it’s splashing, flowing, or gently falling from the sky ☁️, the story invites preschoolers to explore water using their senses and build early curiosity about nature. It’s a lovely way for families to connect sensory experiences with language and learning 📚.