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By Kim Vij

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...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: LOVE BOOKS, Summer Reading

By Kim Vij

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 ... Read more...

Filed Under: Arts, Kids Activities Tagged With: After School Activities, Art, grade school, Japan

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Teach My Child to Be Environmentally Friendly

Environmentally Friendly Activities for Your Family at Home

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 ... Read more...

Filed Under: Gardening Tagged With: Amanda, Eco Living, Kids in the Garden, Reading Comprehension

By Kim Vij

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 Wood As 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 ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Alphabet, Kim, Summer Reading, Virtual Book Club, Virtual Book Club for Kids

By Kim Vij

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: ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: grade school, LOVE BOOKS, Preschool

By Kim Vij

Spoon by Amy Krouse Rosenthal

Book Activity Ideas Inspired by the Book 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 ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Literacy Connections, LOVE BOOKS, Summer Reading

By Kim Vij

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, ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Kim, Natural Playscape, Outdoor Fun, PLAY, Summer Reading

By Kim Vij

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

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 ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Ducks, LOVE BOOKS, Summer Reading

By Kim Vij

Creating Hope with your Child

Discover heartfelt moments and practical tips in this inspiring collection of parenting stories focused on intentional, purposeful living with your children. Our Snapshot of Parenting with Purpose is about a whole group of creative bloggers who decided to join together to support and make a difference by forming a team, created by MaryAnne of Mama Smiles,  to support the American Cancer Society’s lifesaving work in research, education, advocacy, and patient services.  There is more HOPE ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: A Better Me, Breast Cancer Awareness, Health, Hope, Kim, Parenting with Purpose, snapshots

By Kim Vij

Don and Audrey Wood Books and Activities

Don and Audrey Woods Books and Activities for Kids - Author Study

Discover the magic of Audrey Wood's children's books with fun facts, top titles, and story summaries perfect for kids ages 4–8. Author Study for Audrey Wood Audrey Wood is a beloved children’s author known for her playful, imaginative stories and memorable characters. She has written over 50 picture books, many of them in collaboration with her husband, illustrator Don Wood, and her son Bruce Wood. Her books are filled with humor, rhythm, and colorful illustrations that make them ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Author Study, Kim, Virtual Book Club for Kids

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