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Continue reading →: Hanami Cherry Blossom Mini Spring Nature Study IdeasIt is officially spring, and the cherry blossoms are beginning to bloom across San Francisco. Visiting the Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park to see the blossoms has become a yearly tradition for our family. This year, we decided to take that tradition a step further by pairing our…
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Continue reading →: How to See the Cherry Blossoms in the Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate ParkThe cherry blossoms at the Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park are in full bloom right now. I was especially excited to visit because I just finished a Hanami Cherry Blossom Unit Study with my kids, and it felt so meaningful to experience it together in the garden. We…
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Continue reading →: 5 Reasons to Celebrate Pi Day at the Exploratorium San FranciscoToday is Pi Day! Since living in San Francisco, celebrating Pi Day at the Exploratorium has become a family tradition. Every March 14th, the Exploratorium hosts a huge Pi Day party filled with music, demonstrations, and hands-on activities. You can truly feel the curiosity and excitement in the air. Between…
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Continue reading →: 8 Pi Day Activities for Elementary SchoolIntroduce your elementary students to the concept of pi on Pi Day (March 14th). I’ve been celebrating Pi Day with my middle schooler for the last seven years—both at home and at the Exploratorium in San Francisco—so I wanted to share some of our favorite Pi Day activities for elementary-aged…
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Continue reading →: 7 Pi Day Activities for Middle SchoolersI love Pi Day! I was in 8th grade when my math teacher first taught our class about Pi Day. He hosted a “pi” potluck, and we took a break from our regular curriculum to read Sir Cumference and the Dragon of Pi and calculate pi using various household objects.…
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Continue reading →: Best Time to See the Queen Wilhelmina Tulip Garden in San Francisco (March 2026)My kids and I spent a lovely morning in Golden Gate Park on Tuesday, March 3rd, and are excited to report that the best time to see the tulips in the Queen Wilhelmina Tulip Garden in 2026 is right now! There is really no time to waste. We walked past…
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Continue reading →: How to Get Free and Discounted Tickets to the Bay Area Discovery Museum Free Day in SausalitoThe Bay Area Discovery Museum Free Day is one of the best family deals in the Bay Area. Next week, Wednesday, March 4th, 2026, the Bay Area Discovery Museum in Sausalito is hosting its Free First Wednesday event for Bay Area families. It is such a special opportunity to visit…
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Continue reading →: 6 Things to Do in Chinatown San Francisco with KidsLooking for what to do in San Francisco’s Chinatown neighborhood? Read about our family’s five favorite things to do in Chinatown San Francisco. Gong Hei Fat Choi! Chinese New Year begins on the 17th, and San Francisco is already buzzing with celebration. Our local Costco is stocked with popular Chinese…
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Continue reading →: 7 Things to Do Before a Warriors Game – Chase Center TipsLooking for what to do before a Warriors game? From public art and waterfront parks to easy places to eat and practical Chase Center tips, Mission Bay, San Francisco offers plenty to explore before tip-off. Whether you’re visiting Chase Center for the first time or you’re a local looking to…
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Continue reading →: The Science of Groundhog Day – Groundhog Day Mini Unit Lesson & BookHappy Groundhog Day! Groundhog Day marks the midpoint between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. The longer days have been a welcome shift for our family. Here in San Francisco, it almost feels warmer and sunnier now than it did last summer, though I am sure Karl the Fog…
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