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By Kim Vij

Can I Promise My Child Everything Will Be Ok? (And how to talk to them when the world feels unsafe)

Children worry. It's a natural part of growing up. Some children worry more — especially when they don’t seem to grasp consequences. No matter how big or small their worries, it’s vital to talk with them about what’s causing them. As parents, we probably want to tell our kids, “Everything will be OK.” But in today’s climate—with school shootings, public violence, mass shootings, even political assassinations—those words don’t always feel enough. As a mom, we want to believe it, but ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Advocacy, Gun Safety, Parenting, Parenting with Purpose

By Kim Vij

Fall Virtual Field Trips for Kids

Fall Virtual Field Trips for Kids

Change is in the air, can you feel it? Get ready to explore these Fall Virtual Field Trips for Kids! Explore pumpkin patches, fall leaves, apple orchards and more with these kid friendly fall virtual tours. These fall virtual tours will bring to all over the earth to explore all the special opportunities this season shares with us. Fall Virtual Field Trips for Kids Fall is such a fun time of year for raising kids! Many of us are located in places in the country where certain ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Travel Tagged With: After School Activities, Apples, corn maze, Fall, Fall Activities, Farm, grade school, hayride, Leaves, Preschool, Pumpkins, Virtual Field Trip, virtual tours

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Fall STEM Activities for Kids

50+ Fall STEM Activities for Kids

Explore fun and easy Fall STEM Activities for kids with apples, leaves, pumpkins and more! Playful ways to explore science, technology, engineering, and math with your child this fall as the season changes. Which fall STEM activity will you try first? Fall Stem Activities for Kids These hands-on fall activities create an invitation for your kids to explore, test, think, observe, and discover! Through leaves, apples, pumpkins and more get hands-on learning through natural ... Read more...

Filed Under: STEM Tagged With: After School Activities, Fall, grade school, Preschool, STEAM, STEM

By Kim Vij

Fall Activity Bundle for Kids

Fall Activity Bundle for Kids - Includes Fall Calendars, Themed Book List, Reading Challenges, Virtual Field Trips and MORE!

Have fun this fall with this downloadable Fall Activity Bundle for kids. Creative and easy fall-themed activities, crafts, games, books, and virtual tours for you all season long for your child.  Make this fall season unforgettable with our Fall Activity Bundle for parents! Packed with everything you need to enjoy the season with your child, this bundle includes beautifully designed fall calendars, a journal to capture special moments, daily acts of kindness prompts, a reading log, ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: After School Activities, Autumn, Fall, grade school, Monthly Planner, Parenting, Preschool, Printables

By Kim Vij

100+ Adorable Fall Activities for Kids

100 Fall Activities for Kids

Fall is here! Discover 100+ fun and educational fall activities for kids that celebrate the season with crafts, nature walks, learning games, and family-friendly ideas—perfect for home or the classroom. 100+ Fun and Easy Fall Activities for Kids Check out our collection of Fall Activities for crafts, recipes, learning and family fun! A collection of 100+ fall activities for your child to explore as the season changes. Have fun and learn with apples, acorns, pumpkins & ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: Acorn, Apples, Autumn, Costume, Diwali, Fall, Fall Activities, grade school, Halloween, Monthly Planner, Preschool, Pumpkins, Spiders, Thanksgiving, Turkeys

By Kim Vij

Apple STEM Activity for Preschoolers

Apple STEM Activity for Preschoolers

Do you enjoy picking apples in the fall? This apple stem activity for preschoolers will give you hours of fun with this Fall STEM Challenge for your child. Plus you don't even have to drive anywhere! You just need a few inventor materials like recycled cardboard, magnets and a small round object.  Let's get started!   Disclosure: Affiliate links used in this post Apple STEM Activity This apple STEM Activity is going to be one of your child's favorite ... Read more...

Filed Under: STEM Tagged With: After School Activities, Apples, Fall, grade school, Preschool, STEAM, Virtual Book Club for Kids

By Kim Vij

September Activities for Kids

A collection of September Activities for Kids which includes a free monthly activity planner for parents.

A collection of fun and easy September Activities for Kids that includes a free September Calendar! Kick off the school year with your child using September themed crafts, books, and activities that are fun and easy to do with your child. Which September themed activity will you try first? Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Organize your month of September with our free monthly activity guide. Grab ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: After School Activities, Fall, grade school, Monthly Planner, Preschool

By Kim Vij

40 Best Halloween Party Games for Kids

40+ Best Halloween Party Games for Kids

Are you looking for some last minute Halloween Party Games? We've put together a large collection of games that are easy to create and fun to play with your child this Halloween. Pick a theme for your Halloween Games from ghosts or pumpkins to witches and monsters, it's sure to be spooktacular fun! This post contains Amazon Affiliate Links ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Games Tagged With: games for kids, Ghosts, Halloween, Monsters, Pumpkins, witches

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Pumpkin Seed Math Activities for Kids

Pumpkin Seed Math Activities for Kids. Download 4 pumpkin seed math activity printables for kids to count, sort, and explore numbers this fall.

Make math fun this fall with pumpkin seeds! Download our printable pumpkin seed math activities for kids to count, sort, and compare in hands-on ways. Perfect for preschoolers, kindergartners, and early elementary students, these activities turn seasonal fun into meaningful math learning. Fall is here, and pumpkins are everywhere! Did you know that the seeds inside those pumpkins can be more than just a tasty snack? They’re also a perfect hands-on tool for teaching young children math ... Read more...

Filed Under: Math Tagged With: Fall, grade school, Kindergarten, math, Preschool, Pumpkin, Seeds

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A Collection of the Best Fall Books for Kids

A collection of the best fall books for kids to explore the changes in season.

Explore the changes of fall with these fantastic fall books for kids. Red, yellow, and orange leaves come to life as children read stories about this special season full of fun activities. Reading books about fall can be a fun and educational experience for children. It can help them learn about the season, the cycle of life, the importance of relationships, and the power of imagination. Fall is such a beautiful season, and books about fall can help children appreciate the changing ... Read more...

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

By Kim Vij

Looking for Fall with Kids with Fall Journal and Observation Sheet

Fall Journal for Kids. A printable activity to encourage observation skills as your child looks for signs of fall and tracks in their fall journal.

Encourage your child to explore the changes this fall with a fall journal and fall observation sheet. What changes will they discover as you head outside and look for fall? Grab your camera and off we go! A new season is starting to sneak up on us... you can almost see signs of Fall. Even down here in the South too! Teaching Your Child to Observe Nature This Fall Teaching our children to become observers is important and fun. We're going on a walk around our ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Science Tagged With: #learningafterschool, Acorns, Afterschool Express, Autumn, Fall, Fall Activities, Kim, Leaves, Preschool, Printables, Pumpkins, Science Fun, Senses

By Kim Vij

6 Easy Fall Recipes for Kids to Make

6 Easy Fall Recipes for Kids to Make

Head to the kitchen with these delicious fall recipes for kids to make! Tasty and fun recipes your child will have so much fun making together with apples, pumpkin, and more. Here are some delicious fall recipes to make this season with your child… Fall Recipes for Kids to Make One of my favorite things to do with kids is to bring them into the kitchen and bake with them. It's tasty! It's fun! Plus it sneaks in some math, science, and reading. Fall makes these moments even ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Cooking with Kids, Fall, grade school, Little Hands That Cook, Preschool, Recipe

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