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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

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Fire Safety Week Art Project

Fire Safety Week Activities for Preschoolers and Toddlers

A fun collection of fire safety week activities for toddlers and preschoolers! Includes a week long activity plan featuring themed activities, books, and toys to learn all about fire safety with your child. Fire Safety Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers  Fire Safety Week Art Project October is Fire Safety Month! It's never to young to begin to teach your child fire safety, plus I think fire trucks and all cars with sirens are one of the first things a child recognizes ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Parenting Tagged With: Community Helpers, Fall, Fire Safety, Preschool, Toddler, Tot School

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Teach About Community Helpers with Role Playing | A Preschool Lesson Plan

Teaching preschoolers about community helpers through role playing

How do you ask for help if you are lost in the library? What do you do if you are separated from your parent in a store? How and when do you call for help? These are just a few scenarios that we can discuss with our children and teach them how to connect with community helpers through role playing.  As a parent, I begin discussing and practicing with my kids around 3 years old. Amazon affiliate link used in this post. Teach Preschoolers How to Find the Community ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: Activities for Preschoolers, Amanda, Community Helpers, Fall, Fire Safety, Playful Preschool, Preschool

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: My Dense Breast Tissue Story

Breast cancer patient story about dense breast tissue

One Mom's advice on discovering the facts about dense breast tissue and tips on how to be your own advocate. It's National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and I wanted to share a special friend with our readers. Sarah is a mom of 2 who I met while my daughter was in Kindergarten as Homeroom Parents together. My hope is that her personal experience with fighting breast cancer and learning about additional risks of dense breast tissue will make each of us be inspired to be advocates for ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Breast Cancer Awareness, Community Outreach, Guest Post, Health, Parenting

By Kim Vij

Kid Friendly Resources about Breast Cancer Awareness

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...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Breast Cancer Awareness, Community Outreach, Health, Kim, Parenting

By Kim Vij

Awesome After-School Activities to Do with Kids

After School Activities to do at home with your child. A collection of 100+ creative and fun activities for elementary school kids after school.

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...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: After School Activities, grade school, Parenting

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

The Benefits of Engaging After School Activities At Home For 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...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: After School Activities, grade school, Parenting

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Inspired by Pete the Cat Costume Headband

Pete the Cat Costume for Kids inspired by the popular book by Eric Litwin

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...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Amanda, Costume, Pete the Cat, reading activities, Virtual Book Club

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

Owl headband sewing tutorial for kids

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...

Filed Under: Arts Tagged With: Amanda, Fall, Halloween, Headband Costume, Owls

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FALL STEM Challenge for Kids: Leaf Sculptures

Fall STEm Challenge for kids with leaves

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...

Filed Under: Science, STEM Tagged With: Fall, grade school, Leaves, Preschool, STEAM, STEM

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