Abby and Alana visit the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden to discover that plants have lots of ways to collect, direct and absorb water!

Abby and Braelyn visit the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden to discover the parts of a flower and the important role flowers play in pollination!

The subject of art is vast, providing many ways for a child (or an adult, for that matter) to express themselves. Kids are creative by nature, and can take ideas and run with them. But sometimes the challenge is to simply come up with something new and different. Here are a few suggestions to spark imagination and help kids find their creative voices.

Playing in the water is a standard summer pastime, but it can also be an opportunity to conduct fun experiments and enjoy Iowa's outdoors! Learn, play and explore with us and water all summer long!

Whether in person or from a distance, connecting with others is vital for little ones. What can they do to be good friends and citizens? Learn, play and explore with us and others all summer long!