Celebrate Holi with your child with these fun songs about holi for kids. A fun way to learn about the story of Holi Festival with your child with songs, videos and books and how people around the world celebrate holi!I've found a special Holi book that your child will love for this festival!Learning about various traditions in other cultures is one thing I encourage all families to do with their children. It helps us to grow and appreciate the diversity that exists in the ... Read more...
Holi Fun to Welcome Spring
Celebrating holi with kids? Here are fun ways to introduce this festival of color to your child plus a few special craft ideas too including a holi t-shirt.Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links.DIY Holi T-Shirt for KidsWe prepared for our Holi Color Fun this year by making our own Holi T-shirts. This way we can continue to wear them and remind us of all of our Colorful Fun for Holi.It was literally made in just a few minutes but turned out to be a big hit with both ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more...
How to Teach My Child How to Wash their Hands
This is my Public Service Announcement to all parents, teachers, and care-givers. EVERYONE I know is getting sick.Yes, the kids and grown-ups are literally wheezing, blowing, and coughing. They are getting fevers and puking.It is down right miserable for everyone.I want YOU to be and stay healthy.One of the best and most effective ways to combat illnesses is to teach children to wash their hands effectively. Squirting hand gel DOES NOT COUNT AS HAND WASHING.We must take ... Read more...
Ladybug Science Experiment
Ladybug Science Experiment! Created by kids for kids. A great way to help your garden and challenge your thinking. Let's find out what color ladybugs really do prefer.Disclosure: This post contains Amazon Affiliate LinksMy kids love science experiments. When we saw a bag of 1,000 ladybugs at our local garden store, the kids said, "These would be great for the aphids in our garden AND, we could do a science experiment."Ladybug Science Experiment What kind of science ... Read more...
Raise a Praying Mantis | Activities for Kids to Explore Life Cycles
Learning about life cycles of animals and plants help kids connect with the natural world, develop a deeper understanding of science, and strengthen their vocabulary.Try these activities with children as you examine the life cycle of a praying mantis in your home or classroom.Disclosure: This post contains Amazon Affiliate LinksLife Cycle of a Praying Mantis for KidsObserve the Life Cycle of a Praying Mantis:My child is fascinated with the life cycle of a butterfly. We ... Read more...
Gruffalo Themed Shape Animals Inspired by Author Julia Donaldson
Exploring shapes with young children can be such fun when you involve a few animal friends from The Gruffalo. Using playful shapes let's explore the characters in the book created by Julia Donaldson to create Gruffalo Themed Shape Animals.This post contains affiliate links to AmazonOne popular children's book is called The Gruffalo, It is a playful story based on an old Chinese folktale of a fox and a tiger.Julia creates an imaginative mouse who walks through the woods ... Read more...
Cloud Themed Spelling Word Game with ABC Beads
It's time for a cloud themed spelling word game! Here's a playful way to get your child practicing their spelling words AND having fun with weather at the same time. Print out your spelling words and grab a few bags of ABC Beads at your local craft store and it's time to PLAY!Disclosure: This post contains Amazon Affiliate links.This spelling game was inspired by the book Little Cloud by Eric Carle as part of our Weekly Virtual Book Club for Kids.Little Cloud ... Read more...
