🎨 Why Learning Needs Fun Breaks

Kids are natural learners — but even the most curious child can get overwhelmed if every lesson feels like a test. That’s why I design my books to break up learning with fun.

A page of facts about the praying mantis might be followed by a coloring page. A safety note about which bugs to handle comes next to a maze or puzzle. This rhythm keeps kids engaged.

Here’s why it works:

• 🧠 Better Memory: Switching between learning and play helps the brain refresh and store information.
• 😀 Less Pressure: Kids feel free to explore instead of worrying about “getting it right.”
• 🌱 Natural Curiosity: Fun activities spark questions, which turn into real learning moments.

When learning is mixed with joy, kids don’t see it as schoolwork — they see it as adventure. That’s the secret to keeping lessons exciting without burning out young minds.

Every book in the Now I Know What a ___ Is! series is built this way: real science, fun activities, and a flow that keeps curiosity alive. And remember — each book also helps grow community gardens and the Mushroom House Project. 🌿📚

— Donald V. Dunham

The Hermit Author Who Turns Books into Gardens