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Polar Bear Math Game for Kids

Polar Bear Math Game with Iceberg Numbers on White Felt

Counting and learning numbers can be easy and fun for preschoolers! This Polar Bear Math Game adds a little gross motor movement in for Kinesthetic learners and to help keep kids active and moving throughout the day. This math game can be played in small groups at school or in a home environment. Affiliate Links Included in this Article Polar Bear Math Game Set Up time - 5 minutes Materials Needed for the Polar Bear Math Game You could use materials other than ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Math Tagged With: Activities for Preschoolers, Amanda, Playful Preschool, Polar Animals, polar bear, Preschool, Winter

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Polar Bear Biscuits Recipe for Kids

polar bear shaped biscuits for cooking with kids

Cold weather puts me in the mood for reading and baking! Polar Bear Biscuits combines two of my favorite things to do on a chilly day in one fabulous after-school learning adventure. Kids that cook with books is a hands-on way for parents to encourage reading and cooking (life skills and math) at home. Amazon Affiliate Links Polar Bear Biscuits | A Kids that Cook With Books Reading and Cooking Activity We are on a Polar Bear Learning Theme this month with my preschooler. Wanting ... Read more...

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: arctic animals, Cooking with Kids, grade school, Polar Animals, polar bear, Preschool, Recipes, Winter

By Kim Vij

Weezer Changes the World by David McPhail

Weezer Changes the Word Book Activity by David McPhail

Activity ideas for finding ways kids can get involved to change the world, one act of kindness at a time. Author David McPhail shares simple ways to teach your child to help the needs of others with the story Weezer Changes the World. Weezer Change the World by David McPhail We're so excited to share with the our selection for the David McPhail Virtual Book Club for Kids. We've selected the children's book called Weezer Changes the World!  It's a book about a very special dog ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Community Outreach, Earth Day, grade school, Martin Luther King Jr., Random Acts of Kindness, Virtual Book Club

By Kim Vij

Activities for Learning About Martin Luther King Jr

Martin Luther King Jr Activities for Kids

Are you wanting to discuss and celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr with your child or class? Here are some hand-picked activities to help you share with your child his influence on the world with age-appropriate resources. Kids Activities About Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. I realized that I needed to find some last minute ideas for my own daughter so I thought I'd share with you what I found.  Just type in the words Martin Luther King Jr. ... Read more...

Filed Under: Cultural Education Tagged With: Diversity, grade school, Martin Luther King Jr., Preschool, Winter

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Indoor Play Activities; Winter Learning Activities and Crafts

indoor play activities for cold winter days

Cold weather and snow on the way, here are some indoor play activities to help you survive. We're sharing our version of The Educators' Spin On It Survival Guide for Indoor Cold Winter Days. The forecast calls for extreme cold in much of the USA and other places around the world. Although I am a huge advocate for playing outside in all sorts of weather, there are times when it is NOT SAFE for outside play.   When schools are canceled due to extreme cold temperatures you need a ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: grade school, indoor play, Parenting, Preschool, School Ages, Winter

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Easy Birch Tree Painting with Kids

Watercolor Birch Tree Painting for Kids

Birch trees are my absolute favorite tree of all time.  They are beautiful and majestic. Using supplies from our art cabinet we created this easy birch tree painting for kids that is simple to make with stunning results!   Although best for preschool age children and up, this birch tree painting could easily be done with babies and toddlers with a little help from grown ups! How to Make an Easy Birch Tree Painting with Kids Note: Crafting with kids encourages imagination ... Read more...

Filed Under: Arts, Kids Activities Tagged With: Activities for Preschoolers, Art projects, Creative Crafting, grade school, Preschool, Winter

By Kim Vij

18 Fun and Easy Snow Themed Activities for Your Preschooler

Winter Activities for Preschool inspired by Children's Books

Explore these playful snow themed activities with your child. This collection of snow activities will encourage your preschooler to learn about science, art, math, language and more this winter. Plus use our selection of popular children's winter books to connect with these fun snow themed activities. Disclosure: Affiliate links used in this post to Amazon.   Snow Themed Activities for Kids Below you'll discover 18 winter activities that connect snow with popular ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Reading Tagged With: ice, Preschool, Snow, snowflake, Snowman, Winter

By Kim Vij

Button STEM Activity Challenge for Kids

Button STEM Activity Challenge for Kids

Create this fun Button STEM Activity Challenge with your Kids. A quick activity that challenges your child's fine motor skills and critical thinking skills. Plus great for on-the-go too! Taking everyday items from around the house and creating learning moments for kids that are super fun for the kids is what our website is all about. This week we're featuring a fun button STEM activity challenge for your child using buttons and playdough. The challenge is to see how tall you're able ... Read more...

Filed Under: Science, STEM Tagged With: After School Activities, Bears, grade school, playdough, Preschool, STEM, Virtual Book Club for Kids

By Kim Vij

The Best Bear Books for Kids (includes Read Alouds)

The Best Bear Books for Kids to Read and Enjoy

Explore this collection of adorable Bear Books for Kids! There's just something so special about reading about bears with kids. We've included Read Aloud videos for each bear book too! Happy reading! There are many reasons why reading bear books to kids is so much fun in their childhood. Here are a few: Overall, reading bear books to kids is a great way to promote literacy, learning, and fun. It is a wonderful way to bond with your child and create lasting memories. Here are a ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: After School Activities, Bears, grade school, Preschool, Virtual Book Club for Kids, Winter

By Kim Vij

Teddy Bear Picnic Dessert for Kids to Make

Teddy Bear Rice Krispie Treat

Hosting a teddy bear picnic with friends is a must in childhood. Here's how to make a teddy bear picnic dessert using rice cereal and marshmallows and the help of your child.  Create an adorable teddy bear themed snack inspired by the Corduroy book that your child and friends will have so much fun making together. Click for more ideas for Cooking with Kids  The Virtual Book Club for Kids is featuring the book Corduroy This post contains affiliate links Teddy ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading, Recipes Tagged With: Bears, Cooking with Kids, grade school, Preschool, Recipes, Toddler, Virtual Book Club for Kids

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