Kids interact with the animals at Lil’ Buckaroo’s Farm. Photo courtesy of Lil’ Buckaroo’s Farm The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in Colorado. For locals, by locals. Stave it off ...

Open-ended activities and games like drawing, storytelling, and coloring encourage creativity and self-expression. A cast of adorable animal characters will guide children through lessons, and our ...

While some of its early hype has died down, the concept of gamification — rewarding mundane tasks by turning them into games — has not only survived, but thoroughly wedged itself into society. It’s ...

Engaging in Pongal craft activities and festive games helps kids learn traditions through fun, creativity, and hands-on ...

Just like adults, it can be easy for kiddos to get sucked into passively watching videos on iPad or TV. But what about more engaging digital experiences that encourage creative and fun learning?

From a developmental perspective, children’s thinking tends to be more concrete and their attention spans shorter than adults’. As such, in teaching children exercises to optimize their mental health, ...

Winter is here along with the sights, sounds and unique elements of the season. We all look forward to December’s winter break and the holiday season, but there can be other cold weather activities we ...

American Songwriter may earn a commission when you purchase through our links. Some people are born knowing how to sing. Others learn in school or church. Others still go their whole lives wishing ...

With the help of local volunteers, many of them teenagers, Blackfoot businessman Cesilio Silveira is working to bring a new ...