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10 Ways to Travel the WORLD with your Family

There are SO many places that our family would like to visit around the globe; China, Australia, Greece, the list is endless. This summer, although we would LOVE the opportunity to actually travel the world with our children, we are spending time traveling to other countries through Art, Music, Literature, Local Travel and even in our Playtime.  As parents, we are providing our children opportunities to travel the globe, without actually traveling there!Traveling the World Activities for ... Read more...

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How Can a Box Help your Child Explore, Create, Story Tell and Connect?

Explore fun ways to create, explore, read and connect with your child using BabbaCo box delivery kits for learning at home. How do you get your child to Create, Explore, Read and Connect to new things? Babbaco invited us to review their Babbabox and see how easily learning can happen with a very special box delivered to your door!  Disclosure: We received the Babbaco Boxes for review from but the thoughts and opinions are entirely our own!Create + Explore + Story Tell + Connect All 3 ... Read more...

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Books, Books, Books! Check out more from our Summer Love Books Exchange!

Here's the last group to share their adventures in READING during the Summer Love Books Exchange! We are so impressed with the variety of BOOKS and ACTIVITIES that have been shared all summer long! Did you see what Make, Do, & Friend, Taming the Goblin, Growing Book By Book, The Vincent Family, No Doubt Learning, Enchanted Homeschooling Mom, Adventures in Reading with Kids, Here Come The Girls, Domestic Goddesque , Creekside Learning, Mommy and Me Book Club,& The Educators' Spin On It ... Read more...

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Exploring the Great Artists: Katsushika Hokusai and Block Printing

Explore how to make Ukiyo-e Inspired Prints with your child inspired by the famous Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai. Here's a fun activity to do with your kids! It's print making, by reusing items such as Styrofoam trays.Since we're learning about Japan with our Around the World in 12 Dishes we decided to learn about a famous Japanese Artist.We discovered  Katsushika Hokusai from his famous piece The Great Wave off Kanagawa. My daughter actually remembers seeing it in one of the ... Read more...

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Teach My Child to Be Environmentally Friendly

How can I Teach My Child to Be Environmentally Friendly? Use reusable bags, compost, recycle, garden and MORE!  With these simple life changes, your kids will become more aware of the world around them and the waste they produce (and can reuse).  Not only do kids become more aware of their environment, but they develop responsibilities for their belongings and save your family money.Being green is a way of life for us. In order to teach my child to be environmentally friendly, we as a ... Read more...

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Alphabet Fun with Audrey Wood & Bruce Wood

Have fun with the letters of the alphabet with these colorful books by Audrey Wood. A handful of letter games to go Alphabet Mystery Book and Alphabet Adventure to teach your preschooler the letters of the alphabet. Let's get our alphabet fun started! Disclosure: This post contains Amazon Affiliate links. Alphabet Books by Audrey WoodAs a mom and a teacher I'm always looking for ways for my children to learn their letters in a fun and creative way.  Audrey Wood and her son Bruce ... Read more...

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Love Books Summer Exchange: What Was in Your Book Box?

Join the Love Books Summer Exchange and discover how families connect through reading, crafts, and fun! See what was inside our surprise book box and get inspired to start your own book-themed summer tradition.We've ALL sent our Summer Love Book Packages. Did you see what everyone received in their BOXES?  We've shared a few books and activities on our site from the exchange. Now it's time for a few more great books and activities for your child from our exchanges.Disclosure: This post ... Read more...

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Spoon by Amy Krouse Rosenthal

Discover engaging, hands-on activities inspired by Spoon by Amy Krouse Rosenthal. Perfect for parents and educators to teach kids about self-acceptance and individuality through creative play with spoons.What would your children think if a box full of spoons, art supplies, a book and even a special snack arrived at your front door one hot Summer Day? It means only one thing, you're participating in our Summer Love Books Exchange. Here's how it works: You pick one of your favorite books, come up ... Read more...

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Building Your Child’s Imagination Outside

Discover fun and practical tips for building your child's imagination through everyday play, storytelling, and creative activities. Spark creativity and foster lifelong learning!Did you know READING and WRITING start with IMAGINATION?It’s CREATING something NEW from something OLD that builds IMAGINATION!READING is just that, taking LETTERS to create SOUNDS and then joining them together to form a WORD that represents a REAL object. In order for your child to read and write, they need an active ... Read more...

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How to Create a Love Books Box for Kids: Easy Ideas for a Fun Book Exchange

Discover how to create a fun love books box for kids, complete with a themed book, engaging activities, and mailing tips for a memorable book exchange experience.I can't tell you how much fun we've been having with our Summer Love Books Exchange.  In this post, I’ll walk you through what we included in our themed book box, ideas for fun add-ins, and tips for mailing it off with care. Sending a Book Box There’s something magical about opening a package in the mail—especially when it holds the ... Read more...

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