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Free PrintablesGive Thanks Kit Includes Thanksgiving Activity Pages, Jokes, Coloring Page, and More
We have several Thanksgiving activity pages in our Give Thanks Kit. You'll find a jokes pages, a fill-in-the-blank sheet about the day, and thankful cards.
ParentingChasing Childhood Is a Documentary Everyone Needs to See This Year
Let Grow is featured in the recent documentary, Chasing Childhood. This Q&A with one of the directors looks at how childhood has changed over time.
Free PrintablesFree November Calendar Encourages Kids to Help Others
For this month's calendar, we're encouraging kids to find ways to help others! We're calling it the Help Others Challenge. It's the perfect time to …
Free PrintablesFree Fall Writing Kit and Journal Pages
Our fall writing kit will helps kids capture what's happening in their lives. It has fall-themed writing prompts and open-ended questions like: How is this …
NewsFree October Calendar Encourages Kids to Explore Their Neighborhood
This free October Calendar will encourage kids to get outside and explore their neighborhood this month. It's a great way to discover what's around you.
Education & SchoolsLet Grow’s Educational Podcast Takes a Fresh Look at Social-Emotional Learning
We have a new educational podcast at Let Grow, "Capable and Confident Kids," featuring innovative educators and leaders across the country. Join Let Grow's vice …
ParentingWe Love Dax Shepard’s Easygoing Approach to Parenting
Let Grow’s president, Lenore Skenazy, was on Dax Shepard’s podcast, Armchair Expert, recently. And we learned a lot of great things about his parenting style. …
Free PrintablesThese Free Respect Posters Are Perfect for Schools and Classrooms
These free respect posters will help set a positive and respectful tone for your classroom. There are four total. Download them today!
Education & SchoolsFree Independence Kit—Encourage Kids to Step Up and Do More Things on Their Own!
This free curriculum will keeps kids active and learning even when they're not in school Get the Let Grow Independence Kit now.
ParentingOn the Let Grow Podcast This Week: Are Kids in Other Countries More Independent?
The Let Grow podcast is here. Supervision Not Required is a podcast featuring our president, Lenore Skenazy. She tackles topics like the importance of play, …
ParentingCheck Out the Creative Winners of Our Cardboard Contest
Check out our cardboard contest winners. Our team voted (it was tough!) and these are the top cardboard creations that came out on top.
NewsAdults Who Were Raised by Helicopter Parents Speak Out: “We Are Not Okay”
The question was simple enough: What do kids with helicopter parents look like as adults? User Mecha_G recently posted this on reddit, and it quickly …
Free PrintablesThis Adulting Chart Will Help Teens Get Ready for the Real World
This adulting chart is perfect for teens who are about to be on their own. Give your teen a list of things they should learn how to do.
ContestsParentingEnter the Summer Cardboard Challenge, and Your Child Could Win $500!
The summer cardboard challenge is here! Kids who create something out of cardboard will have the chance to win the top prize of $500!
Free PrintablesFree Summer Writing Kit and Journal Pages
This summer writing kit encourages kids to write about what they're thinking, feeling, and seeing. It's a great way to capture what's going on right now.
Free PrintablesFree August Calendar Will Encourage Kids to Be Responsible
This free August calendar will encourage kids to be more responsible and try things on their own. Get this and more calendars from Let Grow.
ParentingDIY Bird Feeders Kids Can Make on Their Own
Check out these DIY bird feeders that kids can make entirely on their own. The projects only need a few supplies each. Then add seed!
Free PrintablesCelebrate Your Love of Reading with These Free Printable Bookmarks
Get these free printable bookmarks from Let Grow. We have messages like Read at Your Own Speed and Treat Yo' Shelves. Celebrate reading with us!
Free PrintablesGet the Let Them Play Kit to Encourage Unstructured Play and Independence
Get our Let Them Play Kit to encourage kids to do more free and unstructured play. It's a great resource for play groups, neighborhoods, schools, and more.
Free Printables20 Fun Backyard Games on Free Printable Cards
These fun backyard games are available as printable cards. They are some of the most classic childhood games that all kids should learn how to play.
Free PrintablesGet Outside This Month with Inspiration from Our Free July Calendar
The July Calendar has the theme, Get Outside. It encourages kids to explore the great outdoors and their neighborhoods all on their own.
Free PrintablesKids Can Make Their Own Adventures with This Summer Printable Kit
This summer printable kit has lots of ideas for keeping kids busy and entertained...on their own. It comes with games, a challenge page, and more.
Free PrintablesRecognize the #1 Dad in Your Life with Dad Jokes, a Card, and More
You'll love sharing the dad jokes featured in this Celebrate Dad Kit. We also have a coloring page, printable card, and more.
Free PrintablesGet a FREE June Calendar with Prompts to Promote Creativity
We've been putting out a new calendar each month to encourage independence, and for the June calendar, we're focusing on creativity. Here are some of …
Free PrintablesGet the I’m Bored Kit to Keep Your Kids Busy and Entertained
"I'm bored!" As parents, we've all heard it—and probably more than once. Your child is bored, and somehow they've decided it's your responsibility to remedy …
ParentingThe Winners of the Independence Challenge Show the Amazing Way Kids Are Stepping Up Right Now
We know kids are awesome, amazing, and astonishingly capable. Yet, the entries in the Let Grow Independence Challenge still impressed and surprised us. Through essay, …
ParentingSeeing Kids Helping Out Was a Highlight of the Independence Challenge
Sheltering in place has been a challenging time for many families. So many people have had to figure out new ways to do things, leading …
ParentingKids Learned How to Sew and Make Masks During the Independence Challenge
Sewing skills aren't just a thing of the past. Not only do kids who try sewing learn a valuable skill that they'll be able to …
ParentingKids’ Cooking Skills Were on Display During the Independence Challenge
The kitchen is a great place for kids to practice being independent. It doesn't matter whether it's learning to make scrambled eggs or mastering eggs …
NewsSurvey Says: Boredom and Free Time Lead to Happy Kids and Proud Parents
Kids are doing A-OK during this challenging time. At least that’s what we learned in our national survey, released this week. We surveyed nearly 800 …
Free PrintablesOur Celebrate Mom Kit Will Make Your Mom Feel Truly Special
Need a gift for your mom? We have you covered! In our Celebrate Mom Kit, we've included printable Mother's Day cards and so much more. …
Free PrintablesGet Growing with Our May Calendar and Gardening Ideas
It's a great month to be outside digging in the dirt! Following up on our April calendar, which centered on the Love Your Planet Challenge, …
Free PrintablesFREE Chore Chart Printables with Poster, Bookmark, and More
Encourage responsibility with these free chore chart printables. We have a poster, bookmark, and color-as-you-go option. Just print and go.
Free Printables12 Thank You Notes for Teachers That Really Capture Real Life Right Now
For many, it's been a struggle. Kids learning at home and parents trying to work at home is not an easy combination. Thankfully, teachers are …
NewsEnter the Let Grow Independence Challenge By Showing Off Your Child’s Independence
We want to know how your kids are stepping up to be more independent right now. This is why we've created the Let Grow Independence …
Free PrintablesCreate Your Own Science Experiment with Our Free Paper Airplane Printable
Paper airplanes are filled with hands-on learning opportunities. They make great science experiments for kids as they figure out the best way to construct a …
News18 Happy, Uplifting, and Positive Ideas to Help You Get through Quarantine
It's easy to focus on all the things you can't do right now. The list is long, and it's especially frustrating when you're missing out …
Free PrintablesLove Your Planet and Celebrate Earth Month with This Free April Calendar
Take the Love Your Planet Challenge with our FREE April calendar. This calendar has ideas and challenge for kids to be more green.
ParentingBoard Games Give Us the Distraction and Quality Family Time We All Need Right Now
Playing board games helps reduce stress and encourage social-emotional learning. Take a look at some of the best board games chosen by Let Grow staff.
News5 Things You Can Do When There’s Mass Hysteria and Panic
The coronavirus is leading to panic in the United States and around the world. Take a look at what you can do now to calm down and stay rational.
Free PrintablesMake Your Own Neighborhood Map with Our FREE Printables
You can make a neighborhood map with these free templates from Let Grow. These pages include a worksheet, a blank map, and a map with a grid.
ParentingLearn How to Make Beeswax Food Wraps
Learn how to make beeswax wraps using just a few supplies. This is a great project kids can do on their own, and it's a good way to save on using plastic.
Parenting7 DIY Snow Experiments Kids Can Do on Their Own
Looking for DIY snow experiments? Get a recipe for making snow, try your hand at snow ice cream, and even learn how to make your own DIY snow globe.
Free PrintablesGet the Let Grow Kid Card to Celebrate Childhood Independence
Here at Let Grow, we are big supporters of kids exploring on their own. This is why we created the Let Grow Kid Card. This …
Free PrintablesFREE Printable Thank You Cards to Encourage the Art of Saying Thanks
Gratitude is free, and so are these thank you cards.
Free PrintablesEncourage a #LetThem Approach in Your Home and Classroom with This Free Poster
We want to encourage independence in kids with this free #LetThem printable poster. Get it for free for your home or classroom.
ParentingYou Can Have Cake in 2 Minutes with This Mug Cake Recipe
You'll have instant access to cake with this mug cake recipe. Kids cake make this recipe completely on their own, and it came from 9-year-old, Lauren.
Free PrintablesFREE Poster of Things to Say Instead of “Be Careful!”
We often say "Be careful!" without even thinking about it. Here are 12 great alternatives of things to say instead of "Be careful."
NewsMyth-Busting with Let Grow
Today’s parents are bombarded with more information, advice, and “cautionary tale” news stories than ever before. From viral Facebook posts to breaking news, it seems …
NewsLet Grow Takes a Look at the Truth About Crime Statistics
When you think about crime statistics now compared to when you were a kid, do you automatically assume things are worse these days? It’s easy …
ParentingSet Teenagers Free: How to Promote Teen Independence
Kerry McDonald is a senior education fellow at the Foundation for Economic Education. She's also the author of Unschooled: Raising Curious, Well-Educated Children Outside the …
ParentingInstead of Teaching Kids Soccer, Just Let Them Play
Youth soccer is one of the biggest activities in America, and yet in recent years, participation numbers have been dropping. The New York Times notes …
Give Thanks Kit Includes Thanksgiving Activity Pages, Jokes, Coloring Page, and More
We have several Thanksgiving activity pages in our Give Thanks Kit. You'll find a jokes pages, a fill-in-the-blank sheet about the day, and thankful cards.
Chasing Childhood Is a Documentary Everyone Needs to See This Year
Let Grow is featured in the recent documentary, Chasing Childhood. This Q&A with one of the directors looks at how childhood has changed over time.
Free November Calendar Encourages Kids to Help Others
For this month's calendar, we're encouraging kids to find ways to help others! We're calling it the Help Others Challenge. It's the perfect time to …
Free Fall Writing Kit and Journal Pages
Our fall writing kit will helps kids capture what's happening in their lives. It has fall-themed writing prompts and open-ended questions like: How is this …
Free October Calendar Encourages Kids to Explore Their Neighborhood
This free October Calendar will encourage kids to get outside and explore their neighborhood this month. It's a great way to discover what's around you.
Let Grow’s Educational Podcast Takes a Fresh Look at Social-Emotional Learning
We have a new educational podcast at Let Grow, "Capable and Confident Kids," featuring innovative educators and leaders across the country. Join Let Grow's vice …
We Love Dax Shepard’s Easygoing Approach to Parenting
Let Grow’s president, Lenore Skenazy, was on Dax Shepard’s podcast, Armchair Expert, recently. And we learned a lot of great things about his parenting style. …
These Free Respect Posters Are Perfect for Schools and Classrooms
These free respect posters will help set a positive and respectful tone for your classroom. There are four total. Download them today!
Free Independence Kit—Encourage Kids to Step Up and Do More Things on Their Own!
This free curriculum will keeps kids active and learning even when they're not in school Get the Let Grow Independence Kit now.
On the Let Grow Podcast This Week: Are Kids in Other Countries More Independent?
The Let Grow podcast is here. Supervision Not Required is a podcast featuring our president, Lenore Skenazy. She tackles topics like the importance of play, …
Check Out the Creative Winners of Our Cardboard Contest
Check out our cardboard contest winners. Our team voted (it was tough!) and these are the top cardboard creations that came out on top.
Adults Who Were Raised by Helicopter Parents Speak Out: “We Are Not Okay”
The question was simple enough: What do kids with helicopter parents look like as adults? User Mecha_G recently posted this on reddit, and it quickly …
This Adulting Chart Will Help Teens Get Ready for the Real World
This adulting chart is perfect for teens who are about to be on their own. Give your teen a list of things they should learn how to do.
Enter the Summer Cardboard Challenge, and Your Child Could Win $500!
The summer cardboard challenge is here! Kids who create something out of cardboard will have the chance to win the top prize of $500!
Free Summer Writing Kit and Journal Pages
This summer writing kit encourages kids to write about what they're thinking, feeling, and seeing. It's a great way to capture what's going on right now.
Free August Calendar Will Encourage Kids to Be Responsible
This free August calendar will encourage kids to be more responsible and try things on their own. Get this and more calendars from Let Grow.
DIY Bird Feeders Kids Can Make on Their Own
Check out these DIY bird feeders that kids can make entirely on their own. The projects only need a few supplies each. Then add seed!
Celebrate Your Love of Reading with These Free Printable Bookmarks
Get these free printable bookmarks from Let Grow. We have messages like Read at Your Own Speed and Treat Yo' Shelves. Celebrate reading with us!
Get the Let Them Play Kit to Encourage Unstructured Play and Independence
Get our Let Them Play Kit to encourage kids to do more free and unstructured play. It's a great resource for play groups, neighborhoods, schools, and more.
20 Fun Backyard Games on Free Printable Cards
These fun backyard games are available as printable cards. They are some of the most classic childhood games that all kids should learn how to play.
Get Outside This Month with Inspiration from Our Free July Calendar
The July Calendar has the theme, Get Outside. It encourages kids to explore the great outdoors and their neighborhoods all on their own.
Kids Can Make Their Own Adventures with This Summer Printable Kit
This summer printable kit has lots of ideas for keeping kids busy and entertained...on their own. It comes with games, a challenge page, and more.
Recognize the #1 Dad in Your Life with Dad Jokes, a Card, and More
You'll love sharing the dad jokes featured in this Celebrate Dad Kit. We also have a coloring page, printable card, and more.
Get a FREE June Calendar with Prompts to Promote Creativity
We've been putting out a new calendar each month to encourage independence, and for the June calendar, we're focusing on creativity. Here are some of …
Get the I’m Bored Kit to Keep Your Kids Busy and Entertained
"I'm bored!" As parents, we've all heard it—and probably more than once. Your child is bored, and somehow they've decided it's your responsibility to remedy …
The Winners of the Independence Challenge Show the Amazing Way Kids Are Stepping Up Right Now
We know kids are awesome, amazing, and astonishingly capable. Yet, the entries in the Let Grow Independence Challenge still impressed and surprised us. Through essay, …
Seeing Kids Helping Out Was a Highlight of the Independence Challenge
Sheltering in place has been a challenging time for many families. So many people have had to figure out new ways to do things, leading …
Kids Learned How to Sew and Make Masks During the Independence Challenge
Sewing skills aren't just a thing of the past. Not only do kids who try sewing learn a valuable skill that they'll be able to …
Kids’ Cooking Skills Were on Display During the Independence Challenge
The kitchen is a great place for kids to practice being independent. It doesn't matter whether it's learning to make scrambled eggs or mastering eggs …
Survey Says: Boredom and Free Time Lead to Happy Kids and Proud Parents
Kids are doing A-OK during this challenging time. At least that’s what we learned in our national survey, released this week. We surveyed nearly 800 …
Our Celebrate Mom Kit Will Make Your Mom Feel Truly Special
Need a gift for your mom? We have you covered! In our Celebrate Mom Kit, we've included printable Mother's Day cards and so much more. …
Get Growing with Our May Calendar and Gardening Ideas
It's a great month to be outside digging in the dirt! Following up on our April calendar, which centered on the Love Your Planet Challenge, …
FREE Chore Chart Printables with Poster, Bookmark, and More
Encourage responsibility with these free chore chart printables. We have a poster, bookmark, and color-as-you-go option. Just print and go.
12 Thank You Notes for Teachers That Really Capture Real Life Right Now
For many, it's been a struggle. Kids learning at home and parents trying to work at home is not an easy combination. Thankfully, teachers are …
Enter the Let Grow Independence Challenge By Showing Off Your Child’s Independence
We want to know how your kids are stepping up to be more independent right now. This is why we've created the Let Grow Independence …
Create Your Own Science Experiment with Our Free Paper Airplane Printable
Paper airplanes are filled with hands-on learning opportunities. They make great science experiments for kids as they figure out the best way to construct a …
18 Happy, Uplifting, and Positive Ideas to Help You Get through Quarantine
It's easy to focus on all the things you can't do right now. The list is long, and it's especially frustrating when you're missing out …
Love Your Planet and Celebrate Earth Month with This Free April Calendar
Take the Love Your Planet Challenge with our FREE April calendar. This calendar has ideas and challenge for kids to be more green.
Board Games Give Us the Distraction and Quality Family Time We All Need Right Now
Playing board games helps reduce stress and encourage social-emotional learning. Take a look at some of the best board games chosen by Let Grow staff.
5 Things You Can Do When There’s Mass Hysteria and Panic
The coronavirus is leading to panic in the United States and around the world. Take a look at what you can do now to calm down and stay rational.
Make Your Own Neighborhood Map with Our FREE Printables
You can make a neighborhood map with these free templates from Let Grow. These pages include a worksheet, a blank map, and a map with a grid.
Learn How to Make Beeswax Food Wraps
Learn how to make beeswax wraps using just a few supplies. This is a great project kids can do on their own, and it's a good way to save on using plastic.
7 DIY Snow Experiments Kids Can Do on Their Own
Looking for DIY snow experiments? Get a recipe for making snow, try your hand at snow ice cream, and even learn how to make your own DIY snow globe.
Get the Let Grow Kid Card to Celebrate Childhood Independence
Here at Let Grow, we are big supporters of kids exploring on their own. This is why we created the Let Grow Kid Card. This …
FREE Printable Thank You Cards to Encourage the Art of Saying Thanks
Gratitude is free, and so are these thank you cards.
Encourage a #LetThem Approach in Your Home and Classroom with This Free Poster
We want to encourage independence in kids with this free #LetThem printable poster. Get it for free for your home or classroom.
You Can Have Cake in 2 Minutes with This Mug Cake Recipe
You'll have instant access to cake with this mug cake recipe. Kids cake make this recipe completely on their own, and it came from 9-year-old, Lauren.
FREE Poster of Things to Say Instead of “Be Careful!”
We often say "Be careful!" without even thinking about it. Here are 12 great alternatives of things to say instead of "Be careful."
Myth-Busting with Let Grow
Today’s parents are bombarded with more information, advice, and “cautionary tale” news stories than ever before. From viral Facebook posts to breaking news, it seems …
Let Grow Takes a Look at the Truth About Crime Statistics
When you think about crime statistics now compared to when you were a kid, do you automatically assume things are worse these days? It’s easy …
Set Teenagers Free: How to Promote Teen Independence
Kerry McDonald is a senior education fellow at the Foundation for Economic Education. She's also the author of Unschooled: Raising Curious, Well-Educated Children Outside the …
Instead of Teaching Kids Soccer, Just Let Them Play
Youth soccer is one of the biggest activities in America, and yet in recent years, participation numbers have been dropping. The New York Times notes …