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Fall Sensory Play with Pumpkins and Water

Pumpkin Water Play Idea for Fall

Pumpkins are such a memorable item from nature for fall. Add to the fun some water, leaves, acorns and now you have your own pumpkin sensory play for your child. Here's how to create this natural sensory play for fall. Amazon links included in this post Pumpkin Sensory Activity for Kids Going on a nature hunt during the fall with kids can be such fun. My daughters thought it would be fun to bring inside a few items we found during a recent outdoor play to ... Read more...

Filed Under: Science Tagged With: Acorns, Book Activities, Fall, grade school, Halloween, Leaves, Preschool, Pumpkins, Sensory, Toddler, Virtual Book Club for Kids

By Kim Vij

Pumpkin Seed Math Activities for Kids

Pumpkin Seed Math Activities for Kids. Download 4 pumpkin seed math activity printables for kids to count, sort, and explore numbers this fall.

Make math fun this fall with pumpkin seeds! Download our printable pumpkin seed math activities for kids to count, sort, and compare in hands-on ways. Perfect for preschoolers, kindergartners, and early elementary students, these activities turn seasonal fun into meaningful math learning. Fall is here, and pumpkins are everywhere! Did you know that the seeds inside those pumpkins can be more than just a tasty snack? They’re also a perfect hands-on tool for teaching young children math ... Read more...

Filed Under: Math Tagged With: Fall, grade school, Kindergarten, math, Preschool, Pumpkin, Seeds

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Make a Collage with Toddlers

Make a Collage with your toddler - better yet, make a few and turn it into a kid-made color word book

Make a collage with toddlers using black and orange this fall. Better yet - make a few and turn your toddler's projects into a kid-made book. How to Make a Collage with Toddlers Does your toddler resist craft projects, but you still want to do tot time lessons with them?  When crafting or having "lessons" with toddlers, I have found that it is best to have open ended projects that allow them to practice age-appropriate skills; ripping, painting, cutting, gluing and sticking. ... Read more...

Filed Under: Arts Tagged With: Amanda, Art projects, Creative Crafting, Fall, Halloween, Literacy, Literacy Connections, Toddler, Tot School

By Kim Vij

Halloween Books Challenge for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Boy with Witch Hat Holding Printable Halloween ebook for Preschoolers and Toddlers with Activities & Books

October is here and it's time for our popular Halloween Books Challenge! Are you ready to join our Spooktacular fun with your kids? Come join us for a week of Halloween Books and Activities for your Toddlers & Preschoolers for just $3.99! Halloween Mini Pack: Simple Halloween Books and Activities for Kids This mini pack is created to make doing this as easy as possible for you. Included in each mini pack are 7 themed Halloween activities including ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Reading Tagged With: bats, Ghosts, Halloween, Monsters, Preschool, Pumpkins, Skeletons, Toddler, witches

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Halloween Playdate (or party) for Toddlers

Halloween Activities for Toddler Party

Take a peek at these Fun Halloween Activities for Toddlers! Fun and easy ideas to host a spooky playdate with your friends and their toddlers and preschoolers. Have you ever left a toddler playdate at someone's house and thought - WOW, that was a ton of fun! We had a great time, my child had a chance to socialize AND learn! Take a peek at these Fun Halloween Crafts for Toddlers Halloween Activities for Toddlers Well, I just did and it was really something worth sharing with all ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: Amanda, Fall, Halloween, Preschool, Toddler, Tot School

By Kim Vij

8 Easy Diwali Crafts for Kids

Easy Diwali Crafts for school

Celebrate the festival of lights this Diwali by getting them involved in a few easy Diwali crafts for kids. We're sharing 8 easy craft ideas with symbols of Diwali including diyas, rangolis, garlands, firecrackers, and more! Disclosure: Amazon Affiliate links are used in this post.  What is Diwali? Why is Diwali celebrated? The Festival of Lights is a holiday celebrated around the world. Diwali is a five-day festival of lights, celebrated by millions of ... Read more...

Filed Under: Cultural Education Tagged With: Bilingual Babies, Diwali, grade school, Multicultural Activities, Preschool, Raising Global Kids

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Rangoli Craft Idea for Kids

Encouraging kids to learn about the world is so much fun with art. Here's a colorful way to explore rangoli designs with kids as you learn about India. Rangoli designs are often used to decorate the entry to homes during Indian festivals including Diwali. Rangoli is one of the most popular art forms in India. Here's how you can make your own Rangoli at home!  Disclosure: This post contains amazon affiliate links Rangoli Design Ideas for Kids Rangolis are special ... Read more...

Filed Under: Cultural Education Tagged With: Diwali, grade school, Holidays, India, Preschool, Raising Global Kids

By Kim Vij

The Best Diwali Books for Kids of all Ages

Diwali Books for Kids

Celebrate Diwali with the best Diwali Books for Kids! This hand-picked collection shares the various traditions of the festival of lights. It's festival season, it's time to share with you the best Diwali Books for Kids! This book collection has grown over the years to be able to share with you the various traditions observed during the festival of lights with kids. Here are my top picks of Diwali children's books for how to explain Diwali to a child to go along with our popular Diwali ... Read more...

Filed Under: Cultural Education, Reading Tagged With: Bilingual Babies, Book List, Diwali, grade school, Hindi, India, Multicultural Activities, Multicultural Children's Book Day, Preschool, Raising Global Kids

By Kim Vij

Learning about Diwali with Kids

Learning About Diwali with Kids

Explore engaging ways for families to teach kids about Diwali through hands-on activities, crafts, cultural experiences, and educational resources that make learning about the Festival of Lights both fun and meaningful. Here's a peek at our family learning about Diwali with our kids. These Diwali activities are simple and informational as you explore the festival of lights with your child. Happy Diwali! Learning about the cultures our parents come from is part of a bilingual family. ... Read more...

Filed Under: Cultural Education Tagged With: Bilingual Babies, Diwali, Fall, grade school, Hindi, India, Kim, Preschool, Printables

By Kim Vij

How to Make Samosas and Mint Chutney with Kids

Indian Samosas on plate

Traveling the globe with kids can be such fun. In this article we're featuring India! Explore how to create Indian recipes with kids including Samosas and Mint Chutney that are easy and delicious. Plus discover a few more ways to learn about India. Are you ready to explore India? Learning About India with Kids  Welcome to "Around The World in 12 Dishes". We will be taking you on a journey around the world, exploring 12 different countries with our children, by cooking 12 ... Read more...

Filed Under: Cultural Education, Recipes Tagged With: Around the World, Chutney, Dishes, Diwali, Hindi, India, Kim, Recipes, Samosas

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