If you’re moving to a new house, help your kids prepare for this big life transition by reading stories about other kids who’ve moved homes, too. Bibliotherapy! Reading about the topic of moving houses can prompt important questions and encourage helpful conversations. When we moved houses, my youngest daughter was four. She told me, […]
Preschool
5 Recently Released Funny Picture Books
Kids gravitate straight to funny stories, right? These new releases are sure to give your children the giggles and entertain them for many hours of reading. Enjoy! 5 Recently Released Funny Picture Books The Cook and the King by Julia Donaldson, illustrated by David Roberts Kids will think this book is SOOOO funny! Because the […]
Best Drawing Books and Supplies for Kids
My kids, especially my youngest, love to draw. I’ve always provided books and art supplies for my kids so they can express themselves artistically as well as grow in their drawing skills. Of all the books we’ve had, these are our favorites. Best Drawing Books for Kids Step by Step Drawing Book by Fiona Watt (Usborne) […]
Draw Your Own Seek and Find Puzzle (+ Book Recommendations)
My daughter thought of a fun drawing idea for kids that she wanted me to share with you… to make your own seek and find puzzle! Draw Your Own Seek and Find Puzzle 1. Think of a theme: food, faces, animals, buildings, monsters, flowers, cupcakes, or whatever strikes your fancy. Get a list of my favorite […]
Poetry Books You Don’t Want to Miss
I want kids to read and love poetry. I really do. Why? Because while poems may seem easy to read because the words are concise and the text is short, the imagery, symbolism, and meaning generally pack a big punch. Which kids will appreciate later in life even more. Through the years, I’ve reviewed and […]
Free Summer Reading Programs for Kids (2019)
Want to keep your kids reading over the summer? How about joining a free summer reading program or two!? My kids loved the free books so we used to do more than one program. I especially recommend programs that reward with BOOKS not food. But first, you might want to know about these Imagination Soup […]
Project Pet Rock (Craft and Procedural Writing Activity)
Help your kids adopt the easiest pet ever — a ROCK! (I know. Why didn’t you think of this before?) Once your child adopts a rock, he can dress it up, name it, and give it a home! Not only that, add literacy learning with a funny and fun writing activity. Use a procedural “How-To” book like Laura Numeroff’s 10-Step Guide […]