This summer, our family checked off a major bucket list item: a visit to Epic Universe, Universal Orlando’s newest theme park. And while the park delivered on dragon rides, jaw-dropping design, and total Nintendo immersion, I couldn’t help but look for opportunities to sneak in a little learning along the way. True to Thoughtfully Sustainable...| Thoughtfully Sustainable
This summer, our family set off on our very first visit to Islands of Adventure at Universal Orlando—and let’s just say, we were instantly hooked. Between flying through the sky with superheroes, dodging dinosaurs in Jurassic Park, and getting soaked in Toon Lagoon, the day was packed with energy, excitement, and (unbeknownst to the kids)...| Thoughtfully Sustainable
Planning a trip to Universal Studios Orlando with kids? Discover how our family blended the magic of the Wizarding World, Minion mayhem, and movie thrills with hands-on STEM and sustainability learning using free, easy-to-use educational apps and good old fashioned observations. This post contains an affiliate link. If you choose to make a purchase, thank...| Thoughtfully Sustainable
If you’re a parent or educator looking to sneak a little STEM learning into your family’s next adventure (without anyone noticing it’s educational), you’re in the right place. With two totally free, kid-friendly apps—Decibel X and Phyphox—you can transform noisy coasters, splashing slides, and even stroller-pushing walks into fascinating hands-on experiments in physics and sound....| Thoughtfully Sustainable
Written parent-to-parent, iced coffee in hand, with just enough geeky detail to keep the kids curious and the grown-ups sane, these recommendations will turn a Universal Orlando vacation into real world lessons in sustainability and STEM. First, A Note on Sustainability at Universal Orlando Universal Orlando isn’t just thrills and butterbeer. The resort now runs...| Thoughtfully Sustainable
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