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Easy Father’s Day Craft

Easy Father's Day Craft for Kids

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 linksEasy Father's Day Craft for Kids to Make Supplies NeededInstructions Grab a big sheet of ... Read more...

Filed Under: Arts Tagged With: Art projects, Creative Crafting, Father's Day, grade school, Kim, Preschool, Summer

By Kim Vij

Washington, D.C. Virtual Field Trip for Kids

Let's go to our nation's capital on this Washington, D.C. Virtual Field Trip for Kids! Get prepared to fully immerse yourself in U.S. History as you explore Washington, D.C.

Let's go to our nation's capital on this Washington, D.C. Virtual Field Trip for Kids! Get prepared to fully immerse yourself in U.S. History as you explore Washington, D.C. Which popular Washington, D.C. destination will you explore first? TIP: Use this Table of Content to help you navigate which locations you want to take a virtual tour of. Explore 30+ Virtual Field Trips for KidsWashington DC Virtual Field Trip for KidsAre you planning a trip to Washington, D.C. with your child? You might be ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Travel Tagged With: Election Day, grade school, Patriotism, Travel, Virtual Field Trip, Washington DC

By Kim Vij

How to Discuss Memorial Day with Kids

Memorial Day Activities for 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 by General John ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: 4th of July, America, grade school, Kim, Memorial Day, Patriotism, Preschool

By Kim Vij

Exploring Food History and Culture with The Traveling Taco

The Traveling Taco Book Review

Discover the surprising history and global roots of favorite foods in The Traveling Taco by Mia Wenjen. A fun, fact-filled picture book perfect for curious kids, food lovers, and families who enjoy learning through reading.Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. I received a copy of this book to review, all opinions expressed are my own. The Traveling Taco Book Review Did you know many well-known dishes are food immigrants? The Al Pastor Taco traveled from Lebanon ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Reading Tagged With: After School Activities, Book Review, Cooking with Kids, Diverse Books, Diversity, grade school, Multicultural Children's Book Day, Read Your World, Recipes

By Kim Vij

Easy Mother’s Day Craft

Easy Mother's Day Craft

Mother’s Day can be an exciting holiday for kids to celebrate. They have so much fun creating something special for their Mom. This easy mother's day craft can create a special piece of art perfect to share with mom.Here’s a fun art project for Mother’s Day that is sure to be a big hit!Here's fun way to show a MOM how colorful and special she is to you. We're making a resist paint art project using a little help from one of our favorite stories.Perfect for a quick Mother's Day Craft to do with ... Read more...

Filed Under: Arts Tagged With: Art projects, Gift Ideas, grade school, Mother's Day, mouse, Mouse Count, Preschool, School Ages, Toddler, Virtual Book Club for Kids

By Kim Vij

40 Acts of Kindness for Mother’s Day

40 Nice Things to Do for Your Mom for Mother's Day

Are you looking for a Mother's Day Gift Idea? Here's a gift that can be made easily but that will bring a HUGE smile to Mom's face and warm her HEART! Here are 40 nice things to do for your mom as a kid... First, go to my DIY Flower Bouget for Mother's Day Tutorial to follow step by step guide. Once you've made your flowers it's time to add Acts of Kindness to the stems. Acts of Kindness for Mother's DayHere are several ideas that will be a hit with Moms everywhere. These ideas include all ... Read more...

Filed Under: Arts Tagged With: Creative Crafting, grade school, Kim, Mother's Day, Preschool, Random Acts of Kindness

By Kim Vij

Printable Mother’s Day Poem and Craft

Printable Mothers Day Poem for Kids

Create a special keepsake with this rainbow themed Mother's Day Poem and Craft idea!Do you have a special Mom that you would like to wish Happy Mother's Day too? Create a rainbow with crayons, paint, torn paper or even watercolors and print out this Mothers Day Poem. Better yet have your children read it to Mom.Mother's Day Poem for PreschoolersPrint this adorable Mother's Day Poem for Preschool.Here's are the many reason why "My MOM is a Rainbow."Print your own My Mom is a Rainbow Poem ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: grade school, Mother's Day, Preschool, Rainbow, Spring

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DIY Flower Bouquet for Mother’s Day

Handmade Painted Paper Mother's Day Flower Arrangement

Want to help your child make a thoughtful present for someone special? Looking for a unique gift that combines creativity with acts of kindness? This creative DIY Flower Bouquet for Mother's Day Craft contains good deeds that can literally be tied up with a bow! In this article I’ll show you how to create an “acts of kindness” bouquet with your kids. It’s the perfect gift for Mother’s Day, a birthday, teacher appreciation or anytime someone special needs a lift.Look below for a ... Read more...

Filed Under: Arts Tagged With: Art projects, Flowers, Gift Ideas, Kim, Mother's Day, Spring, Teacher Gift Ideas

By Kim Vij

May Activities for Kids After School {Free Activity Calendar}

May Activity Calendar 2025

Looking for ideas for May? Explore this month a collection of May Activities for Kids to enjoy after school as the school year comes to an end. Plus we’ve included a free May activity calendar just for you! May Activities for Kids May each year seems to become a very busy time of year when you have kids in school. Do you agree? The month kicks off with Mother's Day and Teacher Appreciation. Then, as it comes to an en,d you've started wanting to plan out end of school year parties, gifts for ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: After School Activities, grade school, May, Monthly Planner, Preschool, Spring

By Kim Vij

May Books for Kids

A collection of the best May books for kids.

The ultimate collection of May Books for Kids! Discover the wonders of May through enchanting children's picture books that celebrate growth, renewal, and the beauty of nature, offering young readers tales of springtime, gardening, Mother's Day, insects, butterflies, and outdoor exploration.Let's explore these books in May...May Books for Kids Books with themes related to growth, renewal, nature, and exploration would be wonderful choices to read to young children during the month of May. Here ... Read more...

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

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