Education
A Wooly, wooly fun activity
Looking for an activity to get your kids thinking this summer? Our friends at the Mammoth Site sent...
Come on Mate, Let’s Play!
If you are a part of the 207 million households that stream Netflix, you may have seen the service’s original miniseries: The Queen’s Gambit.
Pinedale Elementary Earns National Blue Ribbon School Award
Children are the future; that’s why teachers around the Black Hills are dedicated to providing the best possible education for our children. For Pinedale Elementary School in Rapid City, hard work and dedication led to national recognition in 2021.
Play-Based Learning: Let Them Be Kids
Many of us look back on childhood fondly; the “good ol’ days” full of laughter and playing with our friends. While it seems like those times were just for fun, it turns out that we were likely learning more than we realized.
Black Hills Hidden Gems
Here in the Black Hills, we’re blessed with incredible natural and cultural resources. We have museums on everything from geology and paleontology to local and national history. Let us help you discover your next favorite hidden gem!
How to: Play-Based Learning
Play-based learning is a great way to break out of the classroom and have fun. But where do you start? We asked a local teacher for ways to take play-based learning outdoors for some hands-on activities.
How To Become a Foster Parent in South Dakota
Children in need of foster care are often there through no fault of their own. The more fosters...
10 Activities to Teach Your Kids Financial Literacy
Financial literacy is a lifelong skill to teach your kids. Not sure how? Check out our fun activities to teach your kids financial literacy.
Black Hills Homeschooling Resources
Thinking about teaching your kids at home? Check out our list of Black Hills homeschooling resources to get started!
College Smarts: Paying for School
Whether your child is heading off to college in one year or ten, we’ve broken down the finance basics so you’ll know what to expect.