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Exploring Asian Art: Dragon Vase Painting Project for Kids

Connect literature, art, and raising globally aware children with this sweet little dragon vase painting project for kids. This post contains affiliate links READ From a Japanese Samurai helmet to a Iranian Medallion rug, “Adventures in Asian Art, An Afternoon at the Museum,” gives children an introduction to a variety of Asian artwork. Join in the adventure and wander through the museum exhibit halls as you turn each page of the book. Discuss the colors and textures of the art with ... Read more...

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Learning about the Moon | Making Moon Bread

A tasty way to learn about the moon with kids! Connect science, literacy and life skills by making moon bread with your child today! Today, the kids and I made moon bread. But the lesson was so much deeper than just whipping the bread together (which you can see in the video). It was learning facts about the moon, reading stories of moon celebrations around the world, and then sitting down at the family table to eat our moon bread and share about the things we had just learned. This ... Read more...

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Exploring Northern Lights with Kids through Art and Music

This northern lights art project for kids is so fun and easy as your child learns the science behind why they are formed. Plus we'll use art and music to explore together to create our very own Aurora Borealis. Come join us as we have our first Science Lesson about Sweden. While we explored the globe we discovered that Sweden is located in the Arctic Circle, a great place for watching the Northern Lights.  Here's a fun way to learn about Science using both Art and ... Read more...

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Roll a Star – Make a Word | Literacy Games for Kids

Make learning to spell fun with this easy game for kids. This roll a star - make a word game connects 1:1 correspondence, fine motor skills, and knowledge of letter sounds into one activity. Play on your own or with a friend. Disclosure: Amazon Affiliate Links within this post.  Roll a Star - Make a Word Game | Literacy Games for Kids Learning Objective: Children will build words of varying lengths. Ages: 4+ A strong understanding of letter sounds is essential for this ... Read more...

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Apple Star Prints to Create Starry Night by Van Gogh

Create your very own starry night painting inspired by the famous artist Van Gogh using items from around your house, including an apple core! (Disclosure: Affiliate Link to Amazon) I’m always trying to find ways to expose my children to various mediums of art and famous artists and pieces of art. This week we did a quick lesson using this adorable book called Touch  the Art: Make Van Gogh’s Bed by Julie Appel and Amy Guglielmo. Touch the Art: Make Van Gogh's Bed I ... Read more...

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How to Make Your Own Star Shaped Stamp With Your Child

There's one shape in childhood that kids love its STARS! Let's learn how to make your own star shaped stamp for your child to use for stamping with paint.  Are you ready to get stamping with the stars?  This post contains affiliate links to Amazon. This art project is sure to be a hit with your little super star. A perfect way to celebrate a special person in their life or perhaps an upcoming patriotic holiday or even a special gold star for Christmas crafts and DIY star ... Read more...

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Create Your Own Star Stamps for Kids Art

Here's how to create your own star stamps with just a few items from around your house!  Your child will have hours of fun creating special star prints for those that help them shine in their life. This post contains affiliate links to Amazon.   This week's theme for the Weekly Virtual Book Club for Kids is SPACE!  We decided it would be fun to create a star art project for our activity. Our featured book is How to Catch a Star by Jeffers Oliver Did you ... Read more...

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How to Make a Colorful Star Garland With Your Child

Create a colorful star themed night for bedtime with your child with this star garland. A creative way to decorate your child's room for bedtime and think of loved ones. Here's how to make Star Garland... SIGN UP HERE for our NEWSLETTER  This week at the Weekly Virtual Book Club for Kids  we're featuring a night theme.  During this time of year at times for preschoolers this can be the stage where night can bring some anxieties.  Talking about it ... Read more...

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Cardboard Space Shuttle Craft

If your child loves outer space, rockets, and hands-on creativity, this Space Shuttle craft is a fun and engaging project to try at home or in the classroom. It’s a simple craft that encourages imagination, fine motor skills, and curiosity about space exploration. Cardboard Space Shuttle Craft for Kids Making time for crafting with your child is important. Finding ideas can be one of the challenges, especially if you're not a crafty mom. Grab a few household items to create this out ... Read more...

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Solar Eclipse Videos and Activities for Kids

Explore the ultimate resource of Solar Eclipse Videos and Activities for Kids! A collection of videos, activities, books, songs, and teaching materials to learn all about a Solar Eclipse with your child. Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Solar Eclipse Videos and Activities for Kids We're sharing with you our favorite videos, books, activities, songs, and resources so you can learn all about a solar ... Read more...

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