Do you have a child who needs to move? I do, too. My oldest daughter. Which means that sitting still while reading is almost impossible. Because sitting is part of reading. Usually. But maybe not sitting still. Hear me out here. If our kids need to move and that movement helps their focus and concentration, […]
Toys & Games
Yoga for Kids: Practice, Books, Videos, and Games
Yoga benefits kids as well as adults. Get your children interested in yoga with picture books, games, and videos. They’ll develop your children’s interest in starting their own yoga practice. Doing yoga with kids is a wonderful way to get in quality time. It: builds strength improves flexibility develops breath control and awareness relaxes and calms develops coordination increases body awareness improves mindfulness […]
40+ Coding Classes, Websites, Games, and Apps for Kids
Updated: 1/1/19 If you’re looking for coding or pre-coding classes, games, toys, and apps for your kids to learn to code, you’ll find everything you need here. But first, let’s define terms. Coding is learning a foreign language — a machine foreign language. Just like any language, the ability to read and write it is a literacy of […]
40+ Hot 2018 Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Kids (All Ages)
Find new, engaging stocking stuffer ideas for kids — both boys and girls — that they will love. Imagine finding these delightful gifts in your stockings on Christmas morning! Find all of my 2018 gift recommendations for kids: Games Gift Guide STEM Gift Guide Pretend Play Gift Guide Creative Gift Guide Best Nonfiction Children’s Books […]
2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Pretend Play
Encourage dramatic role play and imagination in kids with recommended toys like these new gift choices for the 2018 holidays. When children pretend play, they’re developing important social and emotional skills. Don’t you love that? Other Gift Guides: STEM Gifts Creative (Arts & Crafts, Literacy) Gifts Game Gifts Best Boxed Chapter Book Sets 2018 Holiday […]
Itzi: Easy-to-Play Word Game for Families
Itzi is a new fast-paced word game from the creators of Tenzi. (Which is a favorite game we LOVE!! My review of Tenzi is here.) You know when you want to get off screen time or take a break from homework but don’t have a lot of time? Itzi is the answer — at least for […]
2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Creative Gifts for Kids
I love buying and recommending literacy and arts & crafts Christmas and holiday gifts for kids. It’s always fun to have creative inspiration as well as gifts that encourage reading and writing. Here’s my 2018 gift guide for literacy, arts, and crafts. ALL 2018 Gift Guides STEM Gifts Creative (Arts & Crafts, Literacy) Gifts Game […]