Many grandparents today are hearing more and more about homeschooling. Maybe your grandchildren are already being homeschooled. Maybe your adult children are considering it. Or maybe you're simply curious about what homeschooling actually looks like in today's world. On June 10th, yours truly will be joining @Anna Murrietta for a thoughtful conversation about homeschooling, learning at home, and the important role grandparents can play along the way. Together we'll explore: 🌿 How homeschooling works in today's world 🌿 The unique role grandparents can play in a homeschool journey 🌿 Simple ways grandparents can support learning at home without becoming the teacher 🌿 Creative ideas that strengthen both learning and connection 🌿 How everyday moments can become meaningful learning opportunities One of the questions we'll be exploring is: ✨ How does homeschooling really work... and where do grandparents fit in? Whether your grandchildren are already being homeschooled, considering homeschooling, or you're simply curious about how learning at home works, this conversation will offer practical insight, encouragement, and fresh ideas for staying connected and involved. 📅 June 10, 2026 🕛 12:00 PM Pacific Event 🔗 Conversation with Mary Nunaley This conversation isn't just about education. It's about relationships, connection, and discovering new ways to support your grandchildren as they learn, grow, and explore the world around them. We hope you'll join us.

Earlier, I asked if you had ever played 20 Questions. Today’s activity builds on that idea. What I love about this game is you can play it anywhere. For the full version, be sure to visit The Play Lab #Day 3: The Mystery Object Challenge. The Play Lab unlocks at Level 2. Here’s the short version for you: The Mystery Object Challenge Good problem solvers do not just guess. They ask better questions. In this mission, one person secretly chooses a mystery object while everyone else tries to identify it by asking questions, gathering clues, and narrowing down the possibilities. Gather Your Gear 5–10 small household objects A bag, box, towel, or pillowcase Paper Pencil Optional: timer Object ideas: spoon key coin toy car sock button hairbrush marker block small cup puzzle piece clothespin Steps 1. Choose one person to be the “case keeper.” 2.The case keeper secretly selects one mystery object and hides it in a bag, box, towel, or pillowcase. 3. Everyone else asks yes-or-no questions to figure out what the object is. Examples: Is it hard? Is it something we use in the kitchen? Is it smaller than my hand? Is it made of metal? Can you wear it? Does it make noise? After each answer, pause and think about what the clue tells you. Keep asking questions until someone is ready to make a guess. Reveal the object and talk about which questions helped the most.

As we head into a new month, I wanted to take a moment to celebrate some of the people who help make Connected Through Play what it is. A special congratulations to @Jen Staniforth , who finished May at the top of our community leaderboard. Thank you for your participation, encouragement, and willingness to jump into conversations. I’d also like to recognize a few members who have been showing up, sharing ideas, asking thoughtful questions, trying activities, and helping make this a welcoming place for families: @Brenda Chilstrom @Celia Kibler @Evelene Sterling @Natasha Bryant @Heather Wilson @Gus Gray @Anna Murrietta @Ramona Zihlke @Daniel Cavaretta The truth is, a community like this isn’t built by one person. It’s built by people sharing experiences, trying little things at home, joining conversations, and encouraging one another along the way. Whether you’ve posted every week, commented on a discussion, quietly read along, or tried an activity with your family, you’ve helped shape this community. Thank you for being part of Connected Through Play. I’m glad you’re here. I’d love to hear from everyone: What was your favorite moment, activity, conversation, or discovery from the community this month?

I’m in the AI Storytelling community and working on ideas for our about page. Which video do you prefer:

To make things easier to find in the future, click Classroom, then Curious Kitchen Lab. All experiments from this week can be found in the Mix, Bubble, and Bake unit. Get ready to have some fun because it’s slime time. A little mess, simple cleanup, and a whole lot of fun. Word of advice, this is best done outside or in the kitchen, and away from carpet. #Day 3: Magic Oobleck Come share the adventure in the comments. Did the kids like this? What did you learn? Was it fun?