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By Kim Vij

Must-Read Picture Books to Celebrate Black History Month

Black History Month Books for Kids with read alouds and activities

Explore these must-read picture books for Black History Month with your child. This selection of books for Black History Month features stories about civil rights icons, societal changemakers, and books about important moments and movements. Black History Month educates youth, celebrates African American achievements, and promotes diversity and inclusion. Discussing African American history helps children understand the past and be inspired by influential figures. It's a valuable ... Read more...

Filed Under: Cultural Education, Reading Tagged With: Black History Month, Diverse Books, grade school, Multicultural Children's Book Day, Preschool, Virtual Book Club for Kids

By Kim Vij

Fortune Cookies for Everyone by Mia Wenjen — Book Review + Activities

Fortune Cookies for Everyone by Mia Wenjen

Discover Fortune Cookies for Everyone by Mia Wenjen—a thoughtful picture book review exploring food history, Japanese American culture, and learning activities for kids. Fortune Cookies for Everyone! isn’t just a picture book about a treat — it’s a bridge into history, identity, and cultural storytelling. Through the gentle voice of Grandma Miyako and her grandchildren’s curiosity, Mia Wenjen shares the surprising Japanese origins of the fortune cookie and the stories of people who ... Read more...

Filed Under: Cultural Education, Reading, Recipes Tagged With: Diversity, Japan, Multicultural Children's Book Day, Read Your World

By Kim Vij

Random Acts of Kindness Calendar for Kids

Random Acts of Kindness For Kids includes printable calendar

Spread Kindness all year long with this printable Random Acts of Kindness calendar for kids! 4 weeks of heartfelt ways to pay it forward to family, friends, and your community together. Random Acts of Kindness Calendar for Kids The Science of Kindness has proven that kindness is good for our health and well-being. Kindness is a powerful thing. It can change the world, one act at a time. There are so many reasons why it is important to do random acts of kindness with ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Parenting Tagged With: After School Activities, Community Outreach, grade school, Kindness, Kindness Elves, Parenting, Preschool, Random Acts of Kindness, Valentine's Day, Volunteering

By Kim Vij

Origin by Nat Cardozo: A Powerful Children’s Book Honoring Indigenous Peoples and Our Connection to Earth

Origin by Nat Cardozo: A Powerful Children’s Book Honoring Indigenous Peoples and Our Connection to Earth

A thoughtful book review of Origin by Nat Cardozo, celebrating Indigenous Peoples cultures, biodiversity, and our shared connection to the Earth, plus a meaningful book extension activity for kids. Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I received this book as Book Reviewer for Read Your World. A Beautiful and Powerful Children’s Book Some books quietly teach, while others invite you to slow down, look ... Read more...

Filed Under: Cultural Education, Reading Tagged With: Diversity, Indigenous Peoples, Multicultural Children's Book Day, Read Your World

By Kim Vij

How to Make Easy Heart Shaped Pancakes with Kids

heart shaped pancakes

Create a special Valentine's Day breakfast with these easy heart shaped pancakes. They are colorful, fun and easy to make with your child. Here's how... This post contains amazon affiliate links.  Valentine's Day is just around the corner and here's a special way to show your love with heart shaped pancakes. This week is LOVE week at the weekly Virtual Book Club for Kids.  I thought it would be such fun to plan a special Valentine's Day Breakfast to go along with our featured ... Read more...

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Book Activity, Cooking with Kids, grade school, pancakes, Preschool, Recipes, Valentine's Day, Virtual Book Club for Kids

By Kim Vij

Usha and the Big Digger – A Night Sky Story About Seeing Things Differently

Usha and the Big Digger Written by Amitha Jagannath Knight Illustrated bySandhya Prabhat

Usha and the Big Digger is a playful, thoughtful picture book that explores perspective, imagination, and early math concepts through a sweet story about siblings, cousins, and the night sky. Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I received this book as a book reviewer with Read Your World. Usha and the Big Digger - Book Review What happens when children look at the same thing—but see ... Read more...

Filed Under: Math, Reading, STEM Tagged With: Multicultural Children's Book Day, Read Your World, Space, stars, STEM

By Kim Vij

Heart Shaped Recipes for Kids for Valentine’s Day

Heart Shaped Recipes for Kids for Valentine's Day

Making heart-shaped foods for kids on Valentine's Day is a delightful and heartwarming way to celebrate the holiday and show love and appreciation. Here's our favorite heart shaped recipes to try with your child this Valentine's Day. Happy Valentine's Day! Making food for someone else is a way of expressing your love, especially when it's shaped like a heart! Seeing your kids' faces light up when they receive heart-shaped treats is priceless. The joy and happiness it brings to them make ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Recipes Tagged With: Kim, Little Hands That Cook, Preschool, Recipes, Valentine's Day

By Kim Vij

Rus and Moose: A Gentle Road-Trip Story About Friendship and Discovery

Rus and Moose by Chuchu Wang with book cover

A thoughtful review of Rus and Moose by Chuchu Wang, highlighting its beautiful illustrations, gentle road-trip story, and themes of friendship, travel, and trucking. Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I received this book as Book Reviewer for Read Your World. Rus and Moose by Chuchu Wang is a gentle road-trip picture book that immediately pulls you in with its artwork. The illustrations are so inviting ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Diversity, forest, Multicultural Children's Book Day, Read Your World, Virtual Field Trip

By Kim Vij

How to Make Heart Shaped Cake Balls for Valentine’s Day

How to make Heart Shaped Cake Balls for Valentines' Day Candy Treat

Do you love cake balls? Valentine's Day is coming soon and here's a fun way how to make heart shaped cake balls for someone special. The best part is that your kids can help make them too! Here's the easy recipe for heart shaped cake balls.  Disclosure: Affiliate links used in this post to Amazon.   Heart Shaped Cake Balls Recipe Make these adorable heart shaped cake balls for a loved one or even classmates this Valentine's Day.  All you need are a few supplies ... Read more...

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Hearts, Recipes, Valentine's Day

By The Educators Spin On It

7 Songs for Teaching Kindness

kindness songs

Remembering to be kind is important for young learners. Using songs to teach kindness can encourage more thoughtful behaviors toward others We encourage you to weave songs about sharing, helping others, using kind words, and being a friend throughout your daily activities. Here are 7 songs for Teaching Kindness What I Am, A Sesame Street Song by Will.i.am What I am is HELPFUL!!!" Children's Song for Developing Manners and Character by Tiny Grads Being honest ... Read more...

Filed Under: Arts Tagged With: Kindness, Music, Parenting, Preschool, Random Acts of Kindness

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