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Julia Donaldson Activities and Videos

Julia Donaldson Books

Discover fun and educational Julia Donaldson activities and videos to engage young readers and bring beloved storybooks like The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom to life through crafts, songs, and learning ideas.We are so excited to announce that Julia Donaldson is this month's featured author for the Virtual Book Club for Kids! Julia Donaldson Author StudyJulia Donaldson is a British author, playwright, and former Children’s Laureate, best known for her much-loved children’s books like ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Author Study, Gruffalo, Julia Donaldson, Kim, Virtual Book Club, Virtual Book Club for Kids

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Handmade Halloween Costume Ideas for Kids

DIY Halloween Costume Ideas

Need a quick idea for a Halloween costume this year for your little one? Try these DIY Halloween Costume Ideas using a little bit of fabric and your child's imagination. DIY Halloween Costume Ideas Are you making your child's Halloween costume this year?Do you have a plan yet?Do you have one to share to inspire others?Confession....I'm the mom that despite my good intentions... tends to wait until the last minute.My friend is the Mom who will have it done early or can throw it together in a ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Parenting Tagged With: Costume, Fall, Halloween, Kim, Sewing

By Kim Vij

Don and Audrey Wood Books and Activities

Don and Audrey Woods Books and Activities for Kids - Author Study

Discover the magic of Audrey Wood's children's books with fun facts, top titles, and story summaries perfect for kids ages 4–8.Author Study for Audrey Wood Audrey Wood is a beloved children’s author known for her playful, imaginative stories and memorable characters. She has written over 50 picture books, many of them in collaboration with her husband, illustrator Don Wood, and her son Bruce Wood. Her books are filled with humor, rhythm, and colorful illustrations that make them favorites for ... Read more...

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Giant Pattern Blocks – Teaching Math to Tots with Movement

giant felt pattern block with toddler

Giant Pattern Blocks are great for teaching math through movement. I love pattern blocks!  The little wooden ones that you can make pictures with, sort by color and shape, teach patterning, symmetry, fractions and more.  In fact, I think with just this one manipulative, I would be able to teach most of the kindergarten and first grade math curriculum.  They are versatile, easy to use, take up a small space, and are fun to use!  My tot, however, is not quite ready to ... Read more...

Filed Under: Arts, Math Tagged With: Amanda, Creative Crafting, math, Preschool, Shapes, Tot School, Tutorial

By Amanda Boyarshinov

How to Make an Owl Apron

Owl Apron Sewing Tutorial for Kids Dress Up or Costume Ideas

A quick sewing project to create an adorable owl apron for your child! Perfect for dress-up play or a Halloween costume on a budget.Kim's owl pizza cooking class really jump kicked our owl week!  And WHOOOO can resist owls?  We obviously can't!  There are so many cute owl puppets, costumes, and activities out there you could almost do a whole month with an owl theme!  This "How To" came about when I saw this owl costume (love the simplicity and the feathers) and this owl ... Read more...

Filed Under: Arts, Recipes Tagged With: Amanda, Costume, Creative Crafting, Fall, grade school, Little Hands That Cook, Owls, Preschool, Sewing, Tutorial

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