The largest collection of Chinese New Year Books for Kids to welcome the new year with your child. We've selected 30+ books that highlight various traditions of the Chinese New Year. Take a peek into these books to encourage your child to learn about this colorful event also known as the Lunar New Year or the Spring Festival. Disclosure: This post contains Amazon Affiliate links. Chinese New Year Books This collection of Chinese New Year Books was created to expand our ... Read more...
Chinese New Year Activities for Preschool
The Chinese New Year is almost here, get ready to explore with these adorable Chinese New Year Activities for Preschool. Set up these creative learning activities as you explore the Lunar New Year with your preschooler. Plus many ideas were created to use as extensions to these Chinese New Year books! Disclosure: We’ve included Amazon affiliate links in this post. Chinese New Year Activities for Preschool We've put together a collection of activities to do with your child or ... Read more...
Chinese New Year Sensory Bin Ideas
Create a Chinese New Year Sensory Bin as you learn about the Chinese New Year with your child. We've put together a collection of adorable Chinese New Year Sensory Bin Ideas. They are sure to be a big hit! Plus we've included a few fun Chinese New Year Books to go along with the fun. Chinese New Year Sensory Bins We were inspired by the traditional of the Chinese New Year to share with you these 3 adorable Chinese New Year Sensory Bin Ideas. They were shared with us from ... Read more...
Exploring Cultures from Around the World with Kids
Tips for how to explore world cultures with your kids. Discover ways to raise global kids through your local community events. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Exploring Cultures from Around the World with Kids One of the most meaningful lessons you can do with your child after school is to find local events that support other cultures within your community. These hands-on moments can be such a meaningful and memorable experience out of ... Read more...
Exploring Asian Art: Dragon Vase Painting Project for Kids
Connect literature, art, and raising globally aware children with this sweet little dragon vase painting project for kids. This post contains affiliate links READ From a Japanese Samurai helmet to a Iranian Medallion rug, “Adventures in Asian Art, An Afternoon at the Museum,” gives children an introduction to a variety of Asian artwork. Join in the adventure and wander through the museum exhibit halls as you turn each page of the book. Discuss the colors and textures of the art with ... Read more...
Learning about the Moon | Making Moon Bread
A tasty way to learn about the moon with kids! Connect science, literacy and life skills by making moon bread with your child today! Today, the kids and I made moon bread. But the lesson was so much deeper than just whipping the bread together (which you can see in the video). It was learning facts about the moon, reading stories of moon celebrations around the world, and then sitting down at the family table to eat our moon bread and share about the things we had just learned. This ... Read more...
Exploring Northern Lights with Kids through Art and Music
This northern lights art project for kids is so fun and easy as your child learns the science behind why they are formed. Plus we'll use art and music to explore together to create our very own Aurora Borealis. Come join us as we have our first Science Lesson about Sweden. While we explored the globe we discovered that Sweden is located in the Arctic Circle, a great place for watching the Northern Lights. Here's a fun way to learn about Science using both Art and ... Read more...
Roll a Star – Make a Word | Literacy Games for Kids
Make learning to spell fun with this easy game for kids. This roll a star - make a word game connects 1:1 correspondence, fine motor skills, and knowledge of letter sounds into one activity. Play on your own or with a friend. Disclosure: Amazon Affiliate Links within this post. Roll a Star - Make a Word Game | Literacy Games for Kids Learning Objective: Children will build words of varying lengths. Ages: 4+ A strong understanding of letter sounds is essential for this ... Read more...
Apple Star Prints to Create Starry Night by Van Gogh
Create your very own starry night painting inspired by the famous artist Van Gogh using items from around your house, including an apple core! (Disclosure: Affiliate Link to Amazon) I’m always trying to find ways to expose my children to various mediums of art and famous artists and pieces of art. This week we did a quick lesson using this adorable book called Touch the Art: Make Van Gogh’s Bed by Julie Appel and Amy Guglielmo. Touch the Art: Make Van Gogh's Bed I ... Read more...
How to Make Your Own Star Shaped Stamp With Your Child
There's one shape in childhood that kids love its STARS! Let's learn how to make your own star shaped stamp for your child to use for stamping with paint. Are you ready to get stamping with the stars? This post contains affiliate links to Amazon. This art project is sure to be a hit with your little super star. A perfect way to celebrate a special person in their life or perhaps an upcoming patriotic holiday or even a special gold star for Christmas crafts and DIY star ... Read more...
