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Pinkalicious Sensory Alphabet Activity

Pinkalicious Inspired Alphabet Game for Kids

Create a Pinkalicious Alphabet Game for your preschooler. With just 3 simple supplies your child will be seeing Pink in no time! Are you ready for some Pink Fun? This post contains affiliate links to Amazon for easy online shopping.  Pinkalicious Alphabet Game for Kids This month we're featuring the adorable Pinkalicious book as our featured Virtual Book Club for Kids book. You could even make it a week long event and highlight some of the other books by these authors, ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Alphabet, Book Activities, grade school, Preschool, Virtual Book Club for Kids

By Kim Vij

ABC Fun Busy Bag with Straws

Make Your own ABC Manipulatives for Busy Bag

A hands-on activity for learning the letters of the alphabet with simple items from around your home. Just grab some colorful smoothie straws and foam letters to create this ABC Fun busy bag! Here's how... Busy Bags are one of the easiest ways to help your child build the skills they will need for school at home in a hands on way!  You can focus on a variety of topics and skills using everyday objects.  The best part is that they are prepared and ready for play anytime for your ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Activities for Preschoolers, Alphabet, Busy Bag, Kim, Kindergarten, Preschool, Toddler

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Requesting a Change in Your Child’s Classroom Placement

Requesting a Change of Classroom for Your Child

This year, it happened. We needed to request a change in my child’s classroom placement. Thankfully, the change was requested in a timely manner and the transition to a new classroom was seamless. Requesting a change in your child’s classroom placement can be tough, here are some ideas to help get started. Affiliate links to products Requesting a Change in Your Child’s Classroom Placement My daughter went from dreading to looking forward to her day at school. As a parent, I ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Amanda, Back to School, End of School Year, First Day of School, grade school, Parenting, Parenting with Purpose, Teacher Request

By Kim Vij

Back to School STEM Activities

back to school themed stem activities for kids

Get into that creative mindset with your child as they head back to school with these 20 Back to School STEM activities for kids. Explore hands on fun with science, technology, engineering, and math to start off a new school year. STEM fun for the first day of school! Back to School STEM Activities These Back to School STEM Activities are themed with school supplies like pencils, crayons and more traditional themes like buses and apples for a warm welcome into the school ... Read more...

Filed Under: STEM Tagged With: Back to School, grade school, Preschool, School Supplies, STEM

By Kim Vij

Pencil Themed Clothespins for Back to School Literacy Fun

Back to School Pencil Themed Clothespins and Games

This school year kick off the fun with spelling words and sight words with a little twist. Create these adorable pencil themed clothespins for back to school literacy games for your beginning reader. They are so easy even the kids can paint them!  Here's how to make and play! Pencil Themed Clothespins This time of year is always a fun time to spark your child's love of learning and school. Playing games inspired by back to school supplies help you kick off the ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Games, Reading Tagged With: Back to School, grade school, handwriting, pencils, Preschool, School, School Supplies, Sight Words, Teacher Gift Ideas, writing

By Kim Vij

16 Adorable First Day of School Books

Featured books for the first day of school books.

Get ready for your child's first day at school with these adorable picture books. These first day of school books are a great way to start your school year. Read together as your child shares in those first day jitters and excitement to help them be prepared for their teacher, school and new classmates. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links for easy shopping on Amazon. CLICK ON the images of each book to learn more and BUY. First Day of School Books for Kids Grab this ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Back to School, Book List, First Day of School, grade school, Preschool, Virtual Book Club for Kids

By Kim Vij

First Day of School Magic Dust

First Day of School Magic Dust with jar full of star sequins and glitter

Create your own first day of school magic dust to help prepare your child for their first day of school and the big emotions that come along with this special day. A first day of school poem that will make this day extra special. As you prepare for your child to go to school for the very first time it can be very exciting but it’s also an anxious time for both parents and your little ones. It’s a great opportunity to talk about feelings and what we do when we feel a certain ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Back to School, First Day of School, grade school, Parenting, Preschool, Video

By Kim Vij

Wemberly Worried: Helping Your Child with Back to School Worries

How to help your child with back to school worries using the story Wemberly Worried by Kevin Henkes

Tips for helping your child through the big and little emotions of starting a new school year. The children's book Wemberly Worried helps your child with back to school worries with these activities. Helping children with feelings of anxiety is a part of parenthood and childhood. We hug them in the dark and when they hear scary noises. We hold their hand as we go to new places and while meeting new people. We talk with them about their fears and worries and even show our children there are ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Back to School, First Day of School, grade school, Kevin Henkes, Kim, Literacy, Preschool, Virtual Book Club for Kids

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How Does Your Child’s Kindergarten Supply List Compare?

Kindergarten Supply List with items highlighted for a child's backpack

It's back to school time which means you're going to see your first Kindergarten supply list. Did you expect it to be that big? We have already started our back to school shopping. Luckily, our school has just published their school supply list for all the grade levels. As a teacher, I looked forward to all these supplies coming in. As a parent, I see this list with new perspectives. How does your school's kindergarten supply list compare? How Does Your Child's ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Amanda, Back to School, First Day of School, grade school, School Supplies

By Kim Vij

9 Back to School Tips For A Busy Family

Back to School Tips for a Busy Family

The First Day of School is just around the corner are you ready? Here are 9 must read back to school tips for your busy family. The first week of school will be a breeze with these helpful ideas for organizing your family for back to school. It's hard to believe that the summer is almost over and it's time to start getting our kids ready for school. We've been busy cherishing our summer memories but reality hit me as I walked through the Back to School Section at Target that school is ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Back to School, First Day of School, Parenting

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