I'm happy to share with you 14 more newly published picture books. Also, don't miss my other recent picture book lists that I grouped into the categories of friendship and bedtime. Some really good read aloud choices!! By the way, did you see when I shared P is for Pterodactyl on Instagram and Facebook? It's gone crazy viral on FB. It's on this list, too! :) New Picture Books A Parade … [Read more...]
4 Meaningful Picture Books About Friendships
I can't wait to tell you about these picture books! They'll spark important conversations -- and I hope be helpful in teaching about communication, prejudice, and self-worth. 5 New Picture Books About Friendships Oliver: The Second-Largest Living Thing on Earth by Josh Crute, illustrated by John Taesoo Kim BELONGING, TOGETHERNESS, SELF-WORTH / Best of 2018 My daughter and I LOVE this book so … [Read more...]
2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Best Games for Kids
When you're buying Christmas or holiday gifts for your kids, give them a fun game that you all can play together! 2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Best Games for Kids Pack Your Bags ages 4 - 8 $24.99 Isn't this game adorable? It's also a learning game! Kids must pack the right clothes for where they're traveling. What will they wear to the beach? Don't forget to pack a bathing suit! Animal … [Read more...]
16 Thanksgiving Books for Kids
Thanksgiving books for kids share the early history of the United States, gratitude, and thankfulness. Do you know that thankfulness is a habit - something to practice and make a regular part of your day? (Kind of like exercise!) We practice thankfulness each night in our family prayers. For other people, they might share gratitude at a family meal. The good news is that gratitude directly … [Read more...]
6 Bedtime Stories (About Going to Sleep)– So Meta!
Bedtime can be tricky for many kids. From fears to restlessness to I'd-rather-be-playing, it's not always a smooth transition to sleep. These fall 2018 picture books about going to sleep might help make your kids sleepy. If nothing else, these (meta) books make the perfect companions to your read aloud time just before turning off the lights and settling in for the night. 6 Bedtime Stories (About … [Read more...]
Gift Books for the Holidays: Puzzle and Activity Books
Do your kids like puzzle and activity books? One of these new 2018 activity books would make a great gift for any upcoming travel plans that you have. You'll appreciate how these activity books encourage playful thinking and learning, too. Be sure you check out the sample pages so you can get a sense of the level of difficulty. Unfortunately, most of these books didn't list a specific age … [Read more...]
80 Favorite Book Character Costumes
Dress up as your favorite book character and have a Happy Bookish Halloween! How about one of these book character costume ideas from the favorite children's picture and chapter books? I've linked to many costumes you can buy and some you can make. Hopefully, this list will inspire you to find a fun book costume that works for you! Favorite Book Character Costumes Alice in … [Read more...]
Picture Book Character Costumes for Halloween
Would your child like a book-themed costume this Halloween? How about one of these picture book character costume ideas? If you have older kids, find chapter book costume ideas here. Also, visit my BIGGEST list of 80+ Book Costume Ideas Picture Book Character Costumes for Halloween Elephant and Piggie by Mo Willems buy elephant costume buy pig costume Fly Guy by Tedd … [Read more...]
Inspiring Children’s Books for Art Loving Kids
Do you have an art loving kid? These books celebrate many aspects of art whether you're an artist or just like to know about art, your kids will love these inspiring picture books and chapter books about trips to the museum, famous artists, and making your own art. Inspiring Children's Books for Art Lovers PICTURE BOOKS The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds Vashti is discouraged -- she is no artist. … [Read more...]
New Thomas & Friends Videos Teach Preschoolers Important Concepts
Disclosure: This is a post sponsored by Mattel. Use the new Thomas & Friends videos to teach preschoolers about Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) in order to make the world a better place by becoming global citizens. This means teaching young children about caring for others and the world. More precisely, it is 17 learning objectives related to health, education, environment, poverty, and … [Read more...]
Free Resources to Teach Fire Prevention (Including a Free App)
This is a post sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association and SparkySchoolhouse.org. Fire Prevention Week, October 7 - 13, 2018, is the perfect time to teach kids about fire prevention. Use the free parent and educator resources from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) for preschool and elementary school (ages 4 - 10.) You'll find free apps printables, activities for kids, … [Read more...]
Hands-On Early Learning LEGO Coding Express
Want to introduce your youngest learners to coding? LEGO Education Coding Express introduces children ages 2 - 5 to coding concepts by combing with the playful learning fun of LEGO Duplo bricks with the beginning coding concepts. My four testers LOVED this early technology and science train set-- and didn't want to stop playing with it when it was time to pick up. Early Learning LEGO Coding … [Read more...]