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The Treehouse
It’s been said, “Play is the highest form of research.” Here in our "Treehouse," we see no better way to “research” America than through play! The treehouse is the essence of childhood activity. While not every kid has one, the spirit of the treehouse lives on in every kid-friendly craft or game. When learning is play-based, you show them that learning is fun and learning about America is exciting! So climb up!
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Rachel Gerli
Aug 18, 20204 min read
Join Us in the Treehouse: Experiencing America All-Hands-on-Deck!
Beyond the nursery rhyme -- a simple origami paper craft and an appreciation for life’s experimental journey, beginning at childhood and...
Britt Riner
4 min read
Guess Who? I bet you won’t guess this . . .
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Primerrily Crew Contributor
2 min read
Board Game Afternoon
When weather turns and plans change, here's why we suggest ad-libbing into a board game afternoon! This last Sunday afternoon, the kids...
Britt Riner
2 min read
Make it A Declaration Party Like No Other
Here's a kid-friendly, easy, and meaningful way to celebrate the 4th! Pool parties, hot dogs, and watermelon? Check, check, check! A...
Allison Lee Pillinger Choi
4 min read
A USA Birthday: The Mother of All Patriotic Holidays!
While fireworks are absolutely fantastic, we love incorporating just a bit more to make the meaning of the holiday truly fly. . . . Our...
Allison Lee Pillinger Choi
3 min read
“I Spy” Symbolism on Memorial Day
Memorial Day, like all American holidays, is rich in tradition, history, and symbolism. Unfortunately, some of these can get lost or...
Primerrily Crew Contributor
5 min read
Keeping Kids Bright with EverBright Magazine
We're excited to introduce Primerrily families to EverBright Kids Magazine. Some of your kids may already be subscribers, so for those...
Britt Riner
8 min read
Want to Build a Strong Society? Celebrate a Family Birthday!
Do you remember doing analogies in your Language Arts classes? Here’s one we’d love you to consider: Strong foundation : Strong structure...
Allison Lee Pillinger Choi
5 min read
Treehouse Trivia: 30 Second (Patriotic) Mysteries For Kids
Our kids are having a blast solving the “mysteries” found in 30 Second Mysteries by Spinner Books! And to be very honest, we’re also...
Allison Lee Pillinger Choi
2 min read
Animaniacs Throwback: Sprinkle Some of Your Childhood Into Your Child
We’re reminiscing about some good old-fashioned cartoons. . . and by “old” we mean 90’s! Those were the days when mobile phones were the...
Allison Lee Pillinger Choi
3 min read
Yankee Doodle Dandy: More than a Patriotic Song
How Yankee Doodle turned teasing and taunts on its head... and made a fabulous hat for the occasion! “Yankee Doodle Dandy'' is a favorite...
Allison Lee Pillinger Choi
6 min read
When Schools Teach Greta Thunberg Before Teaching George and Teddy
How I balanced the conversation with my kids using real lessons on respecting our environment, using conservative principles of...
Britt Riner
4 min read
5 Easy Ways to Celebrate Presidents’ Day
Some people get the day off work, some get the day off school, but what is Presidents’ Day really all about? Well, being the United...
Rachel Gerli
5 min read
On Disney+: 6 Pixar “Shorts” to Love as a Family
If you can spare 5-10 minutes, you can escape to a magical world created by the creative masterminds at Pixar. These short films (and our...
Rachel Gerli
3 min read
Try These 3 Valentine Traditions to Make a More Meaningful Holiday
February marks a season of love with Valentine's Day landing right in the heart of the month. Like any holiday, Primerrily celebrates in...
Britt Riner
4 min read
Why Not Write Your Parent a (Grown-Up) Valentine?
In this Primerrily Treehouse piece, we invite you to join your kids, elbow-to-elbow, with markers, craft paper, scissors, and glue for a...
A.J. Grey
3 min read
What to Watch This Christmas? The Classics.
We’ve written about ways to make memorable moments with your kids this holiday season -- for instance, curling up with classic musicals....
Britt Riner
2 min read
Christmas Activity: Putting the Young in Touch With The "Young at Heart"
One of the secrets to living a long life is staying young at heart. Sadly, it’s some of these “older kids” who are having the toughest...
Britt Riner
3 min read
Go Beyond “Secret Santa”: Try “Primerrily Poinsettia”
We’ve all enjoyed the Secret Santa or White Elephant gift exchange. Those holiday pastimes can be fun, but they also can be a waste of...
Gabriel Wander
4 min read
My New Birthday Tradition: Showing My Kids the Value of Time Over Treasure
“What do you want for your birthday?” my wife asked. I knew if I didn’t tell her something, I’d forgo any say in my 44th birthday...
Allison Lee Pillinger Choi
3 min read
"Gifted" Gifting: Jigsaw Puzzles with Patriotic Purpose
This holiday season, we're not only celebrating together, we're also solving together! We love these gifts of jigsaw puzzles. And not...
Britt Riner
5 min read
How to Help Your Kids do the Marie Kondo To Care for Others
Since the 2014 release of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, author Marie Kondo has helped declutter millions of closets, kitchens,...
Allison Lee Pillinger Choi
3 min read
Making a Selfless Act of Charity Also a Self-serving Purpose
Between school, after-school activities, social time, meal time, and of course down time, it can seem challenging to make time for...
Britt Riner
7 min read
10 Things to Do and Say on Veterans Day
Veterans Day: We know it’s an important day, but we can often feel at a loss for how to celebrate it. Don’t worry, Primerrily is here to...
Britt Riner
3 min read
Too Much Halloween Candy Lingering into November? Do this!
If you feel like your house has too much Halloween candy in it, you're not alone -- and that’s a good thing! Primerrily has a plan to...
Britt Riner
4 min read
5 Ways to Make Voting a FUN Memory (and Inspire a Future Voter!)
Make voting a fun and happy occasion for your kids. Doing this will make the moment memorable, and it will inspire a future voter!...
Britt Riner
2 min read
What Tastes Better Than Pumpkin Pie?
. . . One that has gratitude “baked” into it. My kids aren’t quite at the ages at which I feel comfortable letting them have at it when...
Rachel Gerli
3 min read
5 Ways to Make Birthdays More Meaningful - Even in Quarantine
Kids don’t ask for much in the way of a happy birthday celebration: cake (check), balloons (check), presents (check). Easy, right? But as...
Britt Riner
3 min read
Weave Story, History, and Delight: Making Baskets
In an earlier post, we explained how books can spark great ideas and actions. The Boxcar Children series has proven that true for us. A...
Rachel Gerli
1 min read
Crafternoon Activity: Feel Better, Mr. President
No matter your level of support for the President, we've been presented with a teachable moment to show compassion and civility in the...
Allison Lee Pillinger Choi
2 min read
Halloween Costumes in the American Spirit
Our favorite costumes to incorporate Americana into your kids’ Halloween. Ideas here are for ready-made purchase or DIY inspiration!
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