As March Madness approaches, coaches are once again under the microscope. With careers, tournament seedings, and championship hopes on the line, the difference between winning and losing often comes down to one factor: free throw shooting.
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We've gathered a wealth of ideas and spotlighted a variety of venues and Editor's Picks in our article entitled 25 Delightful Ideas for your Woodlands-area Spring Break Staycation 2025. Need a few more? It’s yours for the asking! Keep reading!
Get ready for a mini getaway! You’re about to experience the excitement of a hotel staycation—where you can enjoy all the perks of a vacation without leaving town. Staying in a hotel close to home offers a unique adventure that’s especially fun for kids. From pools and room service to mingling with other families, it’s all about the change of pace. So, skip the usual routine this spring break and treat your family to an overnight hotel stay! (Pictured above: Margaritaville)
Spring break is often thought of as a week-long getaway or vacation, but what if you’re a busy mom working a 9-5 job and don’t have time off to enjoy a full spring break getaway? Don’t worry—there are plenty of ways to enjoy quality time with your family in the evenings and at night right here in The Woodlands. Whether you’re looking for a fun-filled night out or just a cozy, relaxing evening, there’s something for every family. So, even if you’re working through the week, Spring Break can still be filled with fun memories!
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The 2025 Woodlands Summer Camp & Swim Directory is the definitive camp guide for families in The Woodlands and surrounding areas. We add new listings weekly beginning February 24! To showcase your Summer Camp or Swim Lessons in the 2025 Directory, CLICK HERE.
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Homeschool Day is coming up at Moody Gardens, Houston’s Downtown Aquarium, The Health Museum, George Ranch Historical Park, and Space Center Houston!
It’s a blessing to be able to leave the house and have fun with other local homeschoolers. And you don’t have to be part of an organized homeschool group or co-op to take advantage of many of the opportunities available throughout the Greater Houston area. Take these upcoming Homeschool Days, for example. All you do is register and show up! If you need a field trip for your little one, with a built-in chance to meet other local homeschooling families, check out the following:
MONTHLY - Next event is February 4, 2025 – Learn Wild! Homeschool Program at Moody Gardens (10:00am)
Enjoy a focused educational experience each month with different combinations of elements to explore a featured attraction, ambassador animal presentations, and documentary movies. Plus, you'll engage with Moody Gardens' Educators in walk-up hands-on activities. MORE DETAILS: https://www.moodygardens.com/plan_event/education/
Upcoming Dates:
- February 4: Building Biomes: Creative Corals
- March 4: Migrating Monarchs: Beautiful Butterflies
- April 1: Living Artwork: Melodious Music
- May 6: Treasure Island: Borneo’s Rainforest
February 5, 2025 – Homeschool Day at Downtown Aquarium (10:00am – 4:00pm)
Homeschool students and their families can enjoy the Aquarium exhibits and amusement rides, participate in optional educational classroom programs, and meet ambassador animals up close! It’s a day of fun that you won’t forget! MORE DETAILS: https://www.aquariumrestaurants.com/downtownAquariumHouston/promos/home-school-day/
February 7, 2025 – Lone Star Flight Museum
Flight Training program, self-guided hangar tours, story time, Build Your Own Glider workshop, presentations, and more.
MORE DETAILS: https://lonestarflight.org/learn/home-school-families-now-boarding/
February 11, 2025 – The Health Museum
The Health Museum offers a specialized homeschool curriculum every second Tuesday of the month, during the school year. Homeschool groups receive a $2 discount per admission. Explore museum exhibits, learn from a Discovery Cart, visit the Debakey Cell Lab (add-on activity).
More details: https://thehealthmuseum.org/programs/homeschool/
Upcoming Dates:
- February 11, 2025
- April 8, 2025
- May 13, 2025
February 13, 2025 – Homeschool Day at George Ranch Historical Park
Tour 4 historic homes, see live blacksmith demonstrations and a cattle demonstration with ranch cowboys, and participate in structured class rotations including a ferry-crossing demo and a one-room schoolhouse lesson. Of course, there’s time for a picnic lunch (pack your own) as your explore 100 years of Texas history.
https://www.georgeranch.org/plan-a-visit/home-schoolers/
MONTHLY - Next Event is February 14, 2025 – Homeschool Day at Space Center Houston
You and your student will learn about space exploration and engage in an unforgettable day of inspiring STEM activities, plus you’ll have an extra hour to explore the center before it’s open to the public. Additional Dates: November 15, 2024; December 13, 2024 .MORE DETAILS: https://spacecenter.org/event/home-school-day/
Upcoming Dates:
- February 14, 2025,
- March 14, 2025
- April 11, 2025
- May 2, 2025
Homeschool Book Recommendation - Homeschool Adventures
Homeschooling gives us the freedom to use the world as our classroom, this book gives you a logical plan for doing so. In this book, Melissa Calapp explains the research behind using adventures as learning, how to get the most out of them, plan them, and overcome excuses not to go. The second half of Homeschool Adventures: Learning Through the Power of Field Trips includes lists of places to go for your circumstance whether that is large families, just teens, children in special circumstances and many more. 
We wish you a great year homeschooling!
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Here's a photo tour of the playground at Gosling Sports Field located at 4055 Marisco Pl in The Woodlands. Maybe you've been here for your child's sports games / tournaments or to visit the playground, but in case you haven't, here's a glance. The playground is simple, yet fun, and the seesaw is suitable for big kids too (and I should know, because I tried it with my teen, and was quite fun for both of us! I might have even had a bit of trouble getting off of it.).
