Enjoy this Vitruvian Man Activity for kids to learn about the famous drawing, shapes, measurements, and proportions. Inspiration – Family Trip to France We were so inspired by the inventions and art of Leonardo da Vinci during our recent visit…
Chateau de Cheverny Coloring Page – Free Printable
Here is a fun activity to teach children about shapes and colors, build those fine motor skills and get children excited to visit a chateau in the Loire Valley – a Chateau de Cheverny coloring page. My family had a…
Nautilus Submarine and Squid Crafts – 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Here are some fun and easy Nautilus Submarine and Squid crafts for kids that will also get them excited by the classic story 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. I have always loved the classic novel 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea…
I Love France – Cork Painting & Free Printable
Here’s a fun and easy cork painting art activity for kids inspired by our recent family trip to France and a fantastic visit to a winery in Bordeaux (with kids too!)…Enjoy this free printable and be inspired to paint it using…
Medieval Warfare – Castle and Catapult Battles
“Attack the Castle! Launch the catapult!” If there is one sure-to-please learning activity or travel activity for my crazy boys, it is anything related to warfare! (I have been promised there is a special place in heaven for Moms of…
Cave Painting for Kids Activity
My family was so excited for our upcoming vacation to the Dordogne river valley region of France. One of the main attractions there are caves with prehistoric drawings, including the famous one at Lascaux cave. To make our trip more educational…
Bordeaux Winery with Kids at Chateau Gaby
Tasting at Chateau Gaby with Kids….Not a disaster! When my husband and I decided to go to France during the school Spring break, there was only one activity that was on his must-do list: visit a winery in the Bordeaux region.…
Chateaus for Kids in the Loire Valley
Chateaus for Kids – an oxymoron? When we left Disney Paris, and drove into the beautiful and serene Loire Valley, and spotted our first Chateau, my husband and I looked at each other and just started laughing. My kids asked…
Best of Paris for Kids – Cite des Enfants
The best experience we had in Paris for our children, was spending an entire day in the beautiful Parc de la Villette. Specifically we loved visiting the Children’s Museum – or the Cite des Enfants. The Cite des Enfants –…
Visit Paris Our Way – Make Paris Fun for Kids
I love Paris – the museums, the food, the fashion, the history. But taking my young kids to Paris? That required a bit of re-calibration. Our family (2 adults and 3 boys ages 5,3, and 1) visited Paris in April.…