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Shape Activities for Preschool and Kindergarten

The ultimate collection of the best shape activities for preschool and kindergarten! Explore these fun and easy activity ideas to teach your child about shapes through hands-on activities, sensory play, books, art projects, snack ideas, and more. Which preschool shape activity will you try first? Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Shape Activities for Kids One of the most playful ways to start a school year off with math with young children is by ... Read more...

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Helping Kids Learn about Queen Elizabeth II and her Legacy

Explore these kid-friendly resources for helping kids learn about Queen Elizabeth II. Using children's books, videos, and facts about her life, learn about her life and the legacy she shared with the world as the longest-reigning monarch in British history. As the news came out this week, a wave of unexpected emotions has come over me upon hearing about Queen Elizabeth II's death. To be honest, when someone feels like they've always been here, it's hard to picture what the world is like ... Read more...

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30+ Shape Books for Preschool

Teach your preschooler about shapes with these adorable picture books! Our favorite children's shape books for preschool that feature circles, squares, triangles, and more as they explore the concept of shapes. Which shape book will you read first?  One of the first concepts that children learn about in math is shapes, both 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional. Below we're featuring some of our favorite books that help build an understanding of shapes for your child. These ... Read more...

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Top 16 Toys to Keep Your Kids Thinking this Summer

Summer time means the kids have some extra time on their hands. Parents have a few options on what to do with the kids. One option that I strongly encourage is to purchase a few purposeful summer toys and games for the break from school. There are quite a few options out there that can literally change the way you kids are seeing the world, their careers and how they process information. I've put together some of my favorite summer toy picks for Critical Thinking Toys that will keep your ... Read more...

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Patriotic Party Play Date: Read, Make, Learn

Educational play dates can be EASY to plan!!! This Patriotic play date is perfectly fun, low mess, low cost and not too sugary! Explore these red, white and blue ideas with your preschooler and their friends! This morning, the kids and I had a ton of fun reading, making, and learning with Patriotic Crafts. Play dates do not have to be over-the-top to be thematic and tons of fun, in fact, simple sometimes goes smoother. I happened to have struck gold at Home Depot this weekend when I ... 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 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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A Very Hungry Caterpillar Teacher Appreciation Party

Do you have a “very special teacher” that you want to celebrate? Here’s a fun way to engage your child and their classmates into celebrating their teacher for Teacher Appreciation Week or an End of the Year Celebration. A Very Hungry Caterpillar Themed Teacher Appreciation Party All the caterpillar themed projects can be created in stations in less than an hour. Encourage the teacher to sit back and enjoy while the students create keepsakes for the teacher’s classroom. Grab ... Read more...

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How to Make a Spring Break Scrapbook with Kids

Spring break can be a time of travel and memories for kids and their family. Making a spring break scrapbook can be a fun and easy way to help your child remember all of the things that want to remember for their trip. Plus we can sneak in a little writing and creativity to make this a special keepsake book for years to come.   Here's how to make your own Spring Break Scrapbook with kids that's budget-friendly. Making a Spring Break Scrapbook with Kids A vacation away from school is ... Read more...

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Indoor Movement Games and Activities for Snow Day

The Winter for many parts of the nation is a time that you need some new ideas for indoor activities for kids. Between colder weather and even snow days stuck at home, you start to look for ways to get your child moving. Here are 9 ways to get moving and learning at the same time after school in your home during the cold and snowy days when outdoor play is simply not an option. Which one will you try first? Snow Day Indoor Movement Games and Activities for Kids Hope you're able ... Read more...

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