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10 Beloved Children’s Books About Kindness You’ll Adore

Last updated March 8, 2022 Leave a Comment Filed Under: Everything Else, Parenting

a child reads a children's book about kindness with their stuffed animals

Inside: Raise kind kids with these engaging children's books about kindness. Grab one (or five) to enjoy with your family or classroom. “Who does this belong to?” I said as I pulled a stuffed owl from the back of a cubby. Most of the kids had gone home. Someone … [Read more...] about 10 Beloved Children’s Books About Kindness You’ll Adore

25+ Super Fun Insect Activities for Preschoolers

Last updated April 14, 2022 Leave a Comment Filed Under: Hands On Learning

Inside: 25+ exciting insect activities for preschoolers. Arts & crafts, songs, observation activities, printables, and more! Build skills and foster a sense of wonder in the natural world. I leaned back and gazed up at the sky. Hundreds of monarch butterflies soared above … [Read more...] about 25+ Super Fun Insect Activities for Preschoolers

Farm Animal Picture Card Activities that will Delight Your Kids {Printable}

Last updated June 16, 2020 Leave a Comment Filed Under: Hands On Learning

Inside: Free printable farm animal picture cards and real animal sounds for fun and learning. These farm animal activities for preschoolers support listening, matching, pre-literacy, and empathy skills. “Auntie, do pigs really say oink?” I suppressed a giggle and looked … [Read more...] about Farm Animal Picture Card Activities that will Delight Your Kids {Printable}

5 Beautiful Children’s Books About Death & Loss

Last updated March 8, 2022 Leave a Comment Filed Under: Parenting

Inside: Favorite secular children's books about death to help you navigate tough conversations with your kids. “Mama, am I going to die someday?” My 4-yr-old looked up at me, his brow wrinkled in concern. My heart sank and my eyes grew cloudy. I wasn’t ready for this … [Read more...] about 5 Beautiful Children’s Books About Death & Loss

30+ of the Best Fall Art Activities for Preschoolers

Last updated January 15, 2020 Leave a Comment Filed Under: Art

Fall art activities for preschoolers

Inside: Engage the senses with these handpicked fall art activities for preschoolers including process art, open-ended projects, and simple crafts.  "Mama, I'm so cold," my 4-year-old whined as he climbed into my lap. It took a few seconds for my sleep-deprived brain to … [Read more...] about 30+ of the Best Fall Art Activities for Preschoolers

How to Enjoy Preschool Music and Movement at Home With Your Kids

Last updated June 19, 2021 Leave a Comment Filed Under: Music

a mom enjoys music and movement with her child

Inside: Simple preschool music and movement activities to enjoy with your kids. Support language, motor, and social-emotional skills while you bond as a family. Music has a magical way of making you feel good. It calms you, lifts your mood, and brings you closer to those you … [Read more...] about How to Enjoy Preschool Music and Movement at Home With Your Kids

How to Make a Ladybug Habitat and Why Your Kids Need One {Printable}

Last updated April 14, 2022 6 Comments Filed Under: Hands On Learning

A boy smiles at his ladybug habitat.

Inside: How to make a ladybug habitat to teach your kids about nature, empathy, and life - plus a Free 5 Little Ladybugs Printable. “Do we have to let them go today?” My son moaned. He had taken good care of the ladybugs - feeding them, picking fresh plants for their … [Read more...] about How to Make a Ladybug Habitat and Why Your Kids Need One {Printable}

10 Tips for Reducing Waste at Art Time

Last updated June 19, 2021 Leave a Comment Filed Under: Art

a child paints

It's no secret - kids can use a ton of materials when their creative juices get flowing. Reams of paper, puddles of glue, entire shakers of glitter... It can be mind boggling how fast they go! While we don't want to discourage children by setting too many limits, we must … [Read more...] about 10 Tips for Reducing Waste at Art Time

20 Water Activities for Preschoolers to Delight In

Last updated July 1, 2021 1 Comment Filed Under: Hands On Learning

a preschooler pours water into a cup

Inside: Twenty engaging water activities for preschoolers. Spark imagination, stimulate the senses, and bring on the summertime fun! Summer is here with its hot days, family time, and kids who - at some point - get bored. Keep them cool and engaged with these twenty fun water … [Read more...] about 20 Water Activities for Preschoolers to Delight In

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