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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

By Kim Vij

Making Heart Shaped Pretzel Candy for Valentine’s Day with Kids

Heart Shaped Candy Treats Using Pretzels and White Chocolate Candy Pieces with Sprinkles

Create a delicious heart shaped treat for kids this Valentine's Day by using just a few ingredients. Enjoy a yummy chocolate treat you've created for someone you love. Plus these holiday shaped pretzels are perfect to make for Valentine's Day Treats for school or a playdate with friends. Here's how to make these heart shaped pretzel candy treats! Heart Shaped Pretzel Candy Recipe Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links to Amazon  Supplies & Ingredients To ... Read more...

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

By Kim Vij

Heart Shaped Breadsticks Recipe

Heart Shaped Breadsticks for Valentine's Day for Kids

Here's how to make heart-shaped breadsticks for Valentine's Day using pre-made dough. It includes a lesson about the Grains Group and activities related to grains for kids. Making food in the shape of hearts for Valentines day is a hit with most kids. Here's an idea for creating heart shaped bread with kids. We've shared these with my child's class and it's a big hit and an easy way to stay away from sugary sweets that we typically see at holiday parties. Making Heart Shape Breadsticks ... Read more...

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

By Kim Vij

25 Ways to Say I Love you to your Spouse

Are you looking for a creative way to celebrate Valentines' Day with your Spouse when you have kids? Here are 25 Ways to say "I Love You" to your husband this year with special gifts from the heart. I've included a printable checklist of ideas to do for your Valentine. Truthfully...every day we all should try to find ways to show our love in our relationships but oftentimes life keeps us busy, jobs, houses and then we add children to the mix and it gets even busier. However, it's ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Marriage, Valentine's Day

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