Costumes and pretend play are a great kids activity to make books come to life. They can pretend to be the characters in the story: acting out the events in the book or creating their own story with the characters. These interactions with the text build vocabulary and literacy connections.This post contains affiliate links to books.This month, the virtual book club is reading books by Julia Donaldson. Our house adores the Gruffalo and we have made a Gruffalo Apron for ... Read more...
Easy Muffin Recipes for Kids to Make
Head to the kitchen to enjoy these easy muffin recipes for kids to make! A recipe collection of 30 muffin recipes your child will LOVE! Easy Muffin Recipes for Kids One of the first things you can have your child make in the kitchen with you is muffins. Typically they are simple recipes and require just a little bit of stirring. Bake for a short period and then the MAGIC happens and you can enjoy a delicious muffin together. Why teach young children to bake muffins?Tips for Helping Young ... Read more...
Exploring Courage, Resilience, and Knowledge: Book Reviews for Read Your Word 2025
Children’s books have the power to inspire, educate, and empower young readers by introducing them to stories of courage, resilience, and discovery. In this collection of book reviews for Read Your World 2025, we explore stories that celebrate perseverance, cultural identity, scientific curiosity, and the strength found in community.Let's see what are the latest releases of multicultural children's books... Disclosure: I received the following books to review as a gift as a Book Review ... Read more...
How to Make a Gruffalo Dress Up Apron for Creative Storytelling
Make this super cute Gruffalo inspired dress up apron for Halloween or pretend play and learning. When you interact with a story through re-telling, children develop stronger vocabulary and understanding of the characters and plot - strengthening their reading!Learn how to make this Gruffalo Dress up Apron to surprise your favorite Gruffalo fan!Aha ahoWhose APRON is this and how did it go?I am so glad you asked because I wanted to share.It is so cute - why not make a pair?Amazon affiliate links ... Read more...
Mouse Counting Activity Inspired by the book Mouse Count
Here's a playful way to recreate the story Mouse Count with your child and sneak in a little mouse count activity with math too using everyday items. This adorable book Mouse Count by Ellen Stoll Walsh creates an opportunity to learn about counting and also working together as a team.This post contains affiliate links to amazon For this activity Ellen Stoll Walsh for our featured book activities for Virtual Book Club for Kids. She's the author of several book but we've selected three ... Read more...
If You Give a Moose a Muffin Activities
Explore fun and educational activities for kids based on the children's book If You Give a Moose a Muffin. It includes muffin-themed literacy, math, and art projects, along with muffin recipes.Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Read more about these links in my disclosure policy.If You Give a Moose a Muffin ActivitiesMuffins are one of our favorite recipes for our Little Hands That Cook with Books Series. It just ... Read more...
Mouse Count Activities for Kids
Create a mouse craft with your child inspired by one of our favorite picture books, Mouse Count! This activity focuses on fine motor skills and retelling the story as you create it. Amazon affiliate links used Let's have a little fun with a snake and some mice! I invite you to join along with the book Mouse Count by Ellen Stohl Walsh. She has written a few adorable Mouse Books which I think are essential to any children to read! Counting, Colors, Shapes they are the perfect addition ... Read more...
Ladybug Science with Kids
Tips for exploring science with ladybugs with your child. Here's how to find moments to teach your child about nature through a ladybug science project. Do you make time for the little moments of science in your daily routine with kids? As parents, there are opportunities around us for science if we give ourselves the time to discover them. Here’s how our family discovered a little more about Ladybugs with a chance discovery. Our tips for exploring science with ladybugs with your child. ... Read more...
The Grouchy Ladybug Activities
A collection of ladybug themed crafts, activities, and books for your child to explore inspired by the book The Grouchy Ladybug by Eric Carle. Has your child seen a ladybug? Here's a playful way to engage with ladybugs and ladybug themed books for your child. Plus some fun The Grouchy Ladybug printables to sneak a little learning into your ladybug fun.Disclosure: This post contains Amazon Affiliate Links. The Grouchy Ladybug Activities for PreschoolLadybug Craft for Retelling Story The story ... Read more...
Host a Ladybug Theme Playdate
Host a Ladybug Theme Playdate for your preschooler and their friends. Select a ladybug craft, learning activity, and book. Prepare your stations and have fun!Great for ages 3-7.Note: The links to blog articles pictured from our blogging friends have an * Affiliate links to products are also included in this post.Lady Bug Theme Playdate CraftMake a super cute paper plate ladybug craft *.Housing a Forest has her kids paint the paper plates first, but we've found that using a red plate ... Read more...
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