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101+ Easter Crafts and Easter Activities for Kids

The ultimate list of Easter Activities for Kids! Explore 101+ Easter Crafts and Easter Activities for your child this spring.I LOVE the bright colors of Easter!  The colors bring so much joy to our lives and remind me of new beginnings, springtime, good weather, and fun times. I have to admit, the kids and I even like walking down the isles of Target looking at all the pretty Easter decor and crafting supplies!At home my kids adore our pretend egg hunts in the weeks leading up to ... Read more...

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Helping Children Cope With Changes in Their Daily Lives

Families across the globe are adapting to the changes in our daily life as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are 8 simple tips for helping children cope with changes during this time. Most schools, places of public gathering, and nonessential businesses are closed. You might catch yourself wondering, will my child be able to cope with all of this? None of this is easy, but it helps to stay focused on what is possible in order to reinforce our own sense of control and to reassure your child ... Read more...

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Easy Valentine’s Day Crafts for Kids

Let your children get creative this Valentine's Day with these super cute and EASY 15 minute Valentine's Day Crafts for kids. Great for after-school crafting or as an art station at school. Easy 15 minute or Less Valentine's Day Crafts for Kids1. Make these super cute and fuzzy Love Bug Finger Puppets2. Brighten up any window with these Heart Sun Catchers3. Work on fine motor skills with these Foam Sticker Hearts4. Punch and lace with these cute DIY Lacing Cards;5. Accessorize any ... Read more...

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It’s Not Little Red Riding Hood Book Review

Explore fractured fairy tales with your child by reading the hilarious book called It's Not Little Red Riding Hood by Josh Funk. The story of Red Riding Hood is turned on its head as the Narrator becomes flustered and Red keeps pointing out big problems in the story. We received this book as a gift from the author and publisher. Two Lions, publishes beautifully told stories for children up to age twelve. All opinions expressed are our own in this review. In this Meta-Fractured-Fairy-Tale series ... Read more...

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5 Must Read Fall Books and Dot Marker Fall Printables

Fall books can be such a treasure to read with your child. Here's our top 5 fall book picks along with fall dot marker printables to do at home with your child.A quick and easy way to explore learning concepts at home this fall.This is a sponsored post by Fiddle and Doodle Dabber Dot Markers, all opinions expressed are my own. This post contains Amazon affiliate links.How can you not love to read books with Pumpkins, Leaves, Apples, Farms, Spiders, Monsters, Ghosts as you welcome fall with ... Read more...

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15 Fun Ways for Kids to Spend More Time Outside

Fun things to do outdoors at home! Explore this collection of fun ways to spend more time outside with your child in the backyard!Explore our ultimate guide to backyard activities for kids! Backyard Activities for KidsThe world our kids are living in feels far different from the one I grew up in. Do you ever feel that way too? I remember my mom telling me to "be home by dark" when I'd run outside to play before dinner with the neighborhood kids.We had a field behind our house that would keep my ... Read more...

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MVP Kids Books: Celebrating Diversity and Building Character

Discover a special collection of books for your toddler, preschool and school age child that celebrates diversity and inspires character. Sometimes the greatest lessons can be learned through conversations that you have with your child while reading a book with diverse characters.This collection of books from MVP Kids®  has created something very special to enjoy with your child.Disclosure: I received books from MVP Kids®  in exchange for sharing about our ... Read more...

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Edible Sedimentary Sandwiches: A Rock Cycle Activity

A delicious edible sedimentary rock activity to help your preschooler learn about rock formations and layers. Making these edible sedimentary rock sandwich with layers is a great way to visualize how sedimentary rocks are formed. Hi! I am super excited to share our edible (and delicious!) sedimentary rock experiments with y’all today! My name is Carla Mae Jansen, and I recently finished writing A Dinosaur Made Me Sneeze, a picture book about the rock cycle (more on that below!). Anyway, since ... Read more...

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Getting the Teacher You Want

This school year is coming to an end and some of us are already looking ahead to next fall. I want my kids to LOVE going to school and enjoy learning. Every year we write a classroom request letter and have been fortunate that our kids have connected well with their teachers.  Because the truth is, a great classroom teacher makes all the difference in the world. Here are some ideas for getting the teacher you want for your child in the upcoming school year.Affiliate linksGetting the teacher ... Read more...

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Learn to Read Simple Sentences with LEGO Pond Animals

Learn to read with LEGO pond animals! Tips for how to teach your child to learn to read simple sentences during pond themed playtime with LEGOS. My kids like to build with LEGO's. We have been working on using more describing words to tell about our structures. This week, my preschooler is trying to use color words more often. We are learning about ponds and so he was trying to build some pond animals. Amazon affiliate links."Look Mom, I made a yellow duck!"Transitioning Kids from Building with ... Read more...

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