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Kid Friendly Resources about Breast Cancer Awareness

Resources for getting our kids involved with breast cancer awareness month. Teachers, friends, grandparents, aunts, and moms surround our children in their daily lives. Until we find a cure at times your child may need to understand more about breast cancer and how to support their loved ones. Here are some breast cancer awareness for children resources to help you talk with your child. We invite you to join us today as kid bloggers join together to GO PINK for breast cancer support. ... Read more...

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Awesome After-School Activities to Do with Kids

Looking for fun and engaging ways to keep your kids entertained after school? Check out these awesome after-school activities that are perfect for building skills, burning energy, and creating lasting memories with your child! Spending time with your child after school through at-home activities can have a profound impact on their development and your relationship. These shared moments encourage learning, spark creativity, and build lasting memories that strengthen the bond between parent and ... Read more...

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The Benefits of After-School Activities at Home with Your Child

Seeing the benefits of after-school activities at home with your child is eye-opening. These shared experiences create a safe, nurturing environment where your child can learn, grow, and thrive. By doing after-school activities together, you can strengthen your bond, support their academic and personal development, and give them a chance to explore new interests and build essential life skills. Ready to make a difference with after-school activities? Here’s how... Watching my three ... Read more...

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Inspired by Pete the Cat Costume Headband

We LOVE Pete the Cat. Make your very own Pete the Cat costume headband for play and learning. Wear your headband while you play and learn with activities inspired by Eric Litwin's books! Let's get started making our Pete the Cat Headband! Disclosure: affiliate links are used in this post to Amazon. Um... Hi Pete the Cat.  I just want to say, "I LOVE your shoes!" And I want to be just like YOU! What's that? I can? I can pretend to be you anytime?  That's ... Read more...

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Whoooo wants to make an owl costume for pretend play or Halloween?

Make an owl costume for pretend play or Halloween. DIY Owl Costume Headband This little hoot was so easy to make. For less than $1.00 and about 10 minutes of time (depending on how many helpers you have)  you can make one too. These owl headbands are great for pretend play in the garden and could be a start to a Halloween Costume.   The first thing you do is cut out the owl shapes from felt. You need an owl base, an outline for owl eyes, a white portion of eyes into ... Read more...

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FALL STEM Challenge for Kids: Leaf Sculptures

This Fall STEM Challenge will not only get kids outside and engaged with nature, it will also encourage them to use their creativity and problem-solving skills to create a leaf sculpture greater than 6 inches tall. Can you make a leaf sculpture?  Disclosure: This post contains Affiliate Links  FALL STEM Challenge for Kids: Leaf Sculptures Objective: This lesson will engage early childhood children (Preschool to 3rd Grade) in STEM skills to design and build a leaf ... Read more...

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10 Easy Fall Leaf Activities for Preschoolers and Toddlers 

The leaves are turning and you're looking for the best fall activities? Explore these 10 Fun and Easy Fall Leaf Activities for Preschoolers and Toddlers! Plus rake up some of our favorite Leaf Books for Fall! Disclosure: Amazon Affiliate links used in this post.   Having the season change is so much fun with little ones, especially when you plan for preschool leaf crafts and leaf projects. I've gathered some of my favorite Autumn activities for your toddlers and ... Read more...

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Chalk Numbers with Leaves: An Outdoor Fall Math Game for Kids

Get outdoors this fall and sneak in a little number fun with your child. Just takes two items... chalk and leaves to create this chalk number game for fall. Here's how you can play this number game with your preschooler. The weather hopefully is starting to get a bit cooler where you live and you're enjoying fall walks together. One of our favorite things to do is get out the chalk for sneaking in a little learning with sidewalk chalk .  Although were in Florida ... Read more...

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Fall Leaves Craft with Washi Tape

There are so many fun ways to create and learn with fall leaves.  In this activity we're using bright and colorful washi tape to create our very own fall leaves with washi tape for decoration. A fun way to add a bit of color to your home this fall. Fall Leaves with Washi Tape Supplies:  Directions for Washi Tape Leaves:  Skills Development Eye-Hand Coordination, Fine Motor Skills, Visual Discrimination, Patterning, Easy Fall Leaf Craft for ... Read more...

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How to Play a Number Themed Leaf Scavenger Hunt With Your Child

Here's a number activity for kids this fall to get them moving and enjoying the cooler weather outdoors.   Leaves are starting to change this time of year and there are so many opportunities for learning with them with young children.   We have a few ideas on our site to go along with this favorite story theme like our Fall Color Words Book , Fall Leaves with Washi Tape  or even 5 Simple Leaf Activities for Kids  Here's a fun way to work ... Read more...

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