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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.
Parenting20 Basic Life Skills Your Teenager Should Have
Your teen is an adult now, but how are their life skills for adults? Take a look at some of the things your teen should know how to do on their own.
ParentingMake Your Own Cardboard TV—All You Need Is a Box
It's easy to make a cardboard TV. All you need is an empty box and a few other supplies. This is a great project for kids to make their own fun.
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!
ParentingLearning How to Tie-Dye Proved to Be a Great Life Lesson
Learning how to tie dye has truly withstood the test of time. This DIY project is great for kids of all ages and is a great lesson in patience and failure.
ParentingThis DIY Fairy Garden Is the Perfect Gardening Project for Kids
This DIY fairy garden is easy for kids to do on their own. You just need a birdbath, plants, and DIY fairy furniture you make out of sticks.
Get IndependentWhat Is Unstructured Play, and How Does It Look?
The best parenting advice I ever received came from a mom whose son went to toddler music class with mine. She had tried to replace …
ParentingMy 4 Year Old is on a Hiking Challenge, and She’s Learning So Much from the Great Outdoors
Abby has been hiking since 18 months, and she'll soon hit 500 miles. See how this hiking challenge has brought her confidence and independence.
Parenting12 Amazing Things Kids Can Do with Sticks
If you've ever gone on a nature walk with a kid, you know that they love to pick up stuff along the way. In fact, …
Education & SchoolsShould We Still Be Teaching Kids How to Read and Use Maps?
The other day I was on a work trip in Los Angeles and had to traverse four different interstates, take 10 back roads, and skirt …
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.
Education & SchoolsOur Students Are Struggling with Social Media and Anxiety—and Adults Are the Ones to Blame
While teaching a lesson on stress the other day in class, I posed a question to my 7th graders: “Do you think you have more …
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.
ParentingDon’t Make Your Kid Go to College
Alternatives to college shouldn't be seen as a negative. By giving teens choices, they're much more likely to be happy, successful adults.
Education & SchoolsStudent-Led Conferences Should Be Available at All Schools
Student-led conferences can be a powerful way to get kids involved with their own school experience. Here's how to make them work at your school.
ParentingRoman’s Cooking Corner Is the Little Bit of Messy We All Need
Roman's Cooking Corner shows the magic that can happen when you let kids be kids. This toddler reminds us that messy can be a good thing.
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.
Education & SchoolsP.E. Class Needs Less Structure and More Free Play
P.E. class doesn't have to be regimented and structured. Learn how this P.E. teacher used free play to transform his classes.
Education & SchoolsIt’s Not Enough to Teach Kids How to Be Independent If We Don’t Let Them Put it into Practice
Yes, we can teach our kids how to be independent. But then we have to actually step back and let them put it into practice.
ParentingIndependence Should Be Part of Special Needs Parenting
Learn how to encourage independence and give kids more freedom in special needs parenting.
ParentingPublic Spaces Offer Great Teachable Moments, So Let’s Get Kids Off the Screens
Build soft skills and find great teachable moments when you're in public with your little one. Here are seven great scenarios.
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 …
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.
20 Basic Life Skills Your Teenager Should Have
Your teen is an adult now, but how are their life skills for adults? Take a look at some of the things your teen should know how to do on their own.
Make Your Own Cardboard TV—All You Need Is a Box
It's easy to make a cardboard TV. All you need is an empty box and a few other supplies. This is a great project for kids to make their own fun.
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!
Learning How to Tie-Dye Proved to Be a Great Life Lesson
Learning how to tie dye has truly withstood the test of time. This DIY project is great for kids of all ages and is a great lesson in patience and failure.
This DIY Fairy Garden Is the Perfect Gardening Project for Kids
This DIY fairy garden is easy for kids to do on their own. You just need a birdbath, plants, and DIY fairy furniture you make out of sticks.
What Is Unstructured Play, and How Does It Look?
The best parenting advice I ever received came from a mom whose son went to toddler music class with mine. She had tried to replace …
My 4 Year Old is on a Hiking Challenge, and She’s Learning So Much from the Great Outdoors
Abby has been hiking since 18 months, and she'll soon hit 500 miles. See how this hiking challenge has brought her confidence and independence.
12 Amazing Things Kids Can Do with Sticks
If you've ever gone on a nature walk with a kid, you know that they love to pick up stuff along the way. In fact, …
Should We Still Be Teaching Kids How to Read and Use Maps?
The other day I was on a work trip in Los Angeles and had to traverse four different interstates, take 10 back roads, and skirt …
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.
Our Students Are Struggling with Social Media and Anxiety—and Adults Are the Ones to Blame
While teaching a lesson on stress the other day in class, I posed a question to my 7th graders: “Do you think you have more …
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.
Don’t Make Your Kid Go to College
Alternatives to college shouldn't be seen as a negative. By giving teens choices, they're much more likely to be happy, successful adults.
Student-Led Conferences Should Be Available at All Schools
Student-led conferences can be a powerful way to get kids involved with their own school experience. Here's how to make them work at your school.
Roman’s Cooking Corner Is the Little Bit of Messy We All Need
Roman's Cooking Corner shows the magic that can happen when you let kids be kids. This toddler reminds us that messy can be a good thing.
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.
P.E. Class Needs Less Structure and More Free Play
P.E. class doesn't have to be regimented and structured. Learn how this P.E. teacher used free play to transform his classes.
It’s Not Enough to Teach Kids How to Be Independent If We Don’t Let Them Put it into Practice
Yes, we can teach our kids how to be independent. But then we have to actually step back and let them put it into practice.
Independence Should Be Part of Special Needs Parenting
Learn how to encourage independence and give kids more freedom in special needs parenting.
Public Spaces Offer Great Teachable Moments, So Let’s Get Kids Off the Screens
Build soft skills and find great teachable moments when you're in public with your little one. Here are seven great scenarios.
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 …