Discover a special collection of books for your toddler, preschool and school age child that celebrates diversity and inspires character. Sometimes the greatest lessons can be learned through conversations that you have with your child while reading a book with diverse characters. This collection of books from MVP Kids® has created something very special to enjoy with your child. Disclosure: I received books from MVP Kids® in exchange for sharing about ... Read more...
Easy Father’s Day Craft
Looking for a quick and easy craft for Father's Day? Why not make a special Painted DAD craft! Trust me this is a very easy Father's Day craft your kids will want to share with DAD. Here's what happened when I had both my 2 year old and my 6 year old created their very own artwork for their Daddy. Click here for an easy Mother's Day Craft Idea *This post contains affiliate links Easy Father's Day Craft for Kids to Make Supplies ... Read more...
Edible Sedimentary Sandwiches: A Rock Cycle Activity
A delicious edible sedimentary rock activity to help your preschooler learn about rock formations and layers. Making these edible sedimentary rock sandwich with layers is a great way to visualize how sedimentary rocks are formed. Hi! I am super excited to share our edible (and delicious!) sedimentary rock experiments with y’all today! My name is Carla Mae Jansen, and I recently finished writing A Dinosaur Made Me Sneeze, a picture book about the rock cycle (more on that below!). ... Read more...
Blueberry Activities, Books, And Recipes
Tips for blueberry picking with kids. PLUS 30 Blueberry Recipes to get your little ones into the kitchen for some blueberry fun. A fun twist with Blueberries for our Little Hands that Cook with Books Series! We had so much fun blueberry picking with our families on Mother's Day weekend. The weather was beautiful and the kids were having so much fun as we went on an adventure in a local blueberry farm. Some of my most fondest memories with my children are watching them experience ... Read more...
Ready to Blend Blueberry Smoothie Packs for the Freezer
I need quick and healthy side dishes, drinks, desserts, breakfasts, snacks for my 3 young kids. Ready to blend Blueberry Smoothie Packs for my freezer are a great way to save the summer bounty all year AND feed my family healthy on a budget. Harvesting Blueberries for Freezer Blueberry Smoothie Packs Last week, my three little kiddos and I trooped across town and snuggled into a cave of towering blueberry bushes. The birds chirped. The butterflies fluttered. The blueberries were ... Read more...
How to Discuss Memorial Day with Kids
Memorial Day is a day of remembrance, it's also a time to enjoy the company of family and friends, and celebrate our nation's freedom. Here are some activities for how to discuss Memorial Day with Kids. What is Memorial Day? When your kids ask, "What is Memorial Day?" be prepared to give them the proper answer. Originally called Decoration Day, Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have lost their lives in our nation's service. Memorial Day was officially proclaimed ... Read more...
Kids Gardening; Best Vegetables to Grow with Kids
Now is the time to learn about what are the BEST Vegetables to Grow with Kids this year in your garden. We are excited to share with you the our top picks of vegetables for gardening with kids. Becky of Kid World citizen, master teacher, talented writer and expert in Global Education is our guest writer today. She has a fabulous backyard garden and her kids are willing to try new vegetables for dinner because of it. Best Vegetables to Grow With Kids By Becky, author of Kids World ... Read more...
Travel Through Time with the Popular Magic Tree House Chapter Book Series
Let your kids travel through time to explore the world from the comfort of their own home. Here’s a quick guide to the popular Magic Tree House Chapter Book Series with a list of 54 fun and easy activities to accompany each book. As a mom, I love that my kids feel like Jack and Annie are their friends. I’ve also read the books along with my kids, and can attest that the books deal with some difficult topics at very age appropriate levels. They have adventure and magic, without the ... Read more...
Flower Activities for Preschoolers
Get creative with these fun flower activities for preschoolers this spring! A colorful collection of flower craft ideas and educational activities for learning about flowers for preschoolers. Let's explore flowers for kids! Our featured book for this Virtual Book Club for Kids Flower Theme for preschoolers is Lola Plants a Garden. Have you joined our Virtual Book Club? Lola Plants a Garden by Anna McQuinn In this adorable storybook, Lola wants ... Read more...
Painted Cinder Blocks Fun Garden Project for Kids
Add some wow factor to your patio or balcony with these fun & colorful painted cinder blocks. This is such a wonderful garden project to do with kids and makes a great spring or summer outdoor family activity. We had so much fun making these planters and picking out our flowers. They look amazing on our balcony and bring in some much needed color after all of the cold winter weather. This is a great project for kids of all ages, but because the cinder blocks are quite heavy kids ... Read more...
