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Winter Virtual Field Trips for Kids

Winter scenes of snow covered mountain, sledding, ice castles and evergreen trees for winter virtual field trip for Kids

Explore iconic winter scenes and experience of snow-covered mountains, sledding, ice castles, evergreen trees, and more with this ultimate collection of Winter virtual field trips for kids. Where will you take a virtual field trip first this winter? Winter Virtual Field Trips for Kids There are so many amazing places to see and experience during the winter months throughout the world. Depending on where you live, sometimes you just may never have the chance to see it so here's ... Read more...

Filed Under: Cultural Education, Science, Travel Tagged With: Christmas, grade school, Preschool, Snow, Virtual Field Trip, Winter

By Kim Vij

Easy Winter Science Activities with Ice and Snow for Kids

Winter Science Activities for Kids with Snow and Ice

Winter is here!  It's the perfect time to explore winter science activities with your child as the temperatures drop below freezing or even a little help with your freezer. Here are several playful ways to explore science with ice and snow with your child. There's no doubt that winter has arrived in the US, based on the temperatures the past week.   We were lucky enough to sneak away from Florida for the holidays to the Rocky Mountains in Colorado and enjoy our own ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Science, STEM Tagged With: Kim, School Ages, science, STEM, Winter

By Kim Vij

Looking for Signs of Winter with Kids

Winter journal for kids featuring ways to look for signs of winter sampled in images like icicles, snowflakes, snowman and more

Use our Winter Observation Journal with your child and go out to search for the signs of Winter with your kids. Whether your neighborhood is covered in snow or not there are little signs to look for as the season changes. What signs of winter will you discover together? This is the time of year when we get a little jealous of everyone else with snow. Here in the south, closer to the equator, we will probably never see it with our children.  However, it's ... Read more...

Filed Under: Science, STEM Tagged With: grade school, Preschool, printable, School Ages, Science Fun, Senses, Snow, STEM, Winter

By Kim Vij

Planning January Activities and Games for After School

january activities for school ages

Create time in your after school schedule this year with these January Activities and Games for kids. It's a fresh start to the new year for your child. It's officially time to plan out some after school activities for them. As we look to the new year we begin to set goals and one of them for me is to spend more focused time with my daughters after school with the activities we choose.Will you join me on this goal in the new year?   January Themes for School Ages For this ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: After School Activities, grade school, January, Kim, Monthly Planner, Preschool, School Ages, Winter

By Kim Vij

January Books for Your Preschooler

January Books for Kids

We're excited to announce our featured selection of books and themes for January. Take a look and print out your January books list for your preschooler or toddler. This book list includes hands-on fun with themed weeks inspired by these popular children's books for winter. This post contains affiliate links to Amazon for easy book shopping.  January Books for Your Preschooler This month we'll feature 4 books and 4 themes inspired by Winter and January holidays. Are you ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Reading Tagged With: Book Lists, January, Random Acts of Kindness, Snow, Snowflakes, snowmen, Virtual Book Club for Kids, Winter, Winter Animals

By Kim Vij

New Year’s Interview for Kids

new years eve activities for Kids

As the year comes to an end you plan to welcome the new year, it's always fun to do a new year's interview with your child. A special keepsake for years to come for you and your child. Welcome the new year with this fun family tradition. New Year's Interview for Your Kids Here's a printable new year's interview which also includes a coloring sheet for 2026 and a 2026 word of the year printable. Plus a special Remembering 2025, a month-by-month recap of this past year. 5 ... Read more...

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: grade school, New Years, New years eve, Preschool, Winter

By Kim Vij

100 Christmas Books Every Child Should Read Before They Turn 10

The Ultimate List of Christmas Books for Kids!

Children of all ages will delight in this ultimate collection of Christmas books. Cinnamon and evergreen spices waif through the house and little ones are snuggled up next to the tree reading books of Christmas. Disclosure: Affiliate links are included to Amazon in this post.   Selecting the best Christmas book for your child. I know they say, "Don't judge a book by its cover," but I challenge you to do just that.  Think about the stories you want to share with ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Book List, Christmas, grade school, Preschool, Toddler, Virtual Book Club for Kids

By Kim Vij

Christmas Science Activities You Can Do At Home This Holiday Season

20 Christmas Science Activities for Kids

Are you looking for a few fun things to do over the holiday break with your child? Let's explore Christmas Science Activities together! We have two whole weeks off of school for holiday break and one of my goals is to plan for moments for Christmas Science Activities!  Many of us have a little bit more down time over the break with our kids so it makes the perfect time to surprise them with some science fun. Plus with Grandparents around too it can be a fun way for all ages to ... Read more...

Filed Under: Science, STEM Tagged With: Christmas, grade school, Kim, Preschool, science, STEM

By Kim Vij

21 Adorable Fingerprint Ornament Ideas for Kids

fingerprint christmas ornaments for kids featuring mouse, reindeer, train and gingerbread man.

There's something so special about receiving a handmade gift from a child for Christmas. These adorable DIY Fingerprint Ornament Ideas are so easy for your child to make this holiday season. All you need are a few materials and you can create homemade gifts for the whole family! Here's how to make these holiday keepsake ornaments! This post contains affiliate links to Amazon. One of my favorite things about Christmas is looking at the adorable handmade ornaments from over ... Read more...

Filed Under: Arts, Kids Activities Tagged With: Art projects, Christmas, grade school, Ornaments, Preschool

By Kim Vij

Family Fun Ideas for your Next Party

New Year's Eve Family Game Ideas

Discover fun, family-friendly New Year’s Eve party ideas with games, activities, and photo booth props to make your celebration unforgettable for all ages. HAPPY NEW YEAR! We had so much fun celebrating New Year’s this year with my family. My daughter was even old enough to stay up and enjoy in the fun this year. She was so excited! My sister in law was so sweet and brought some photo props for a little photo booth session with everyone. We cracked each other up and laughed so hard. ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Parenting Tagged With: Happy, Kim, New Year, New Years, party, Party Ideas

By Kim Vij

Top Places to Visit in Chicago

Top Places to Visit in Chicago

Where to visit in Chicago? I'm sharing my top picks from this unforgettable city. Is Chicago a place to visit with kids? Those were the questions I was asking myself when my husband asked me if I wanted to come with him to attend the HIMSS conference this spring.  I am amazed at how many fun things there are to do in Chicago with kids. Disclosure: I received 2 complimentary passes from Smart Destinations for this review and have included my affiliate link for ... Read more...

Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: Chicago, GoCityCard, Kim, Places to Travel, Review, Staycation Ideas, Travel, Traveling Ideas

By Kim Vij

Family Review of Langham Place New York on 5th Avenue

Langham Place 5th Avenue New York City

Are you planning a trip to New York City and trying to decide where to stay — especially with your family? We recently had the chance to stay at Langham Place New York on 5th Avenue, and it quickly became one of our favorite hotel experiences in Manhattan. From the warm welcome to the unbeatable location and spacious rooms, here’s our honest review to help you decide if it’s right for your NYC adventure.  Langham Place New York, 5th Avenue We received a night stay as media in ... Read more...

Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: Kim, New York, Places to Travel, Review, Travel

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Family Fun at Eaton Chelsea Hotel in Toronto, Canada

Eaton Chelsea Hotel In Toronto Canada

Are you traveling to Canada? Finding family-friendly places to stay in another country is a little bit more challenging. We found a gem of a hotel in Toronto, Canada which is actually the largest in all of the country! Your kids will thank you for bringing them to this hot spot in Toronto. Chelsea Eaton Hotel We received a night stay as media in exchange for sharing about our experience as Chelsea Eaton Hotel guests. All opinions expressed are my own and my families. Canada's ... Read more...

Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: Canada, Hotel, Kim, Places to Travel, Review, Toronto, Travel

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