Fun and useful ideas for modern parents.
Preschoolers and toddlers love ABC activities that involve play! Traditional letter cards often contain animal pictures that add to the fun. Artist and graphic designer, Julie Rustad, took ABC letter cards to a new level when she became a mom, she painted a series of animals that he son could actually see where he lived… read more »
We were so excited to see that this month’s Virtual Book Club for Kids author was Lois Ehlert! We have long-loved her vibrant illustrations and her focus on food and animals and were happy to discover books of hers we had never read before. However, it was an old favorite that we spent the most time reading. Eating the Alphabet definitely… read more »
We had a ton of fun with July’s Summer Virtual Book Club for Kids’ author Audrey Wood. And yes, I know it’s already August. Better late than never! There are so many great books by Audrey Wood and her husband Don, but we became obsessed with the series of books based on the alphabet that she… read more »
A couple weeks ago I invited some friends to kick off the summer with a busy bag swap! What better way to get ready for summer travel than to stock up on new activities? If you’ve never heard that term before a busy bag is a self-contained activity or project for kids. For this swap… read more »
I love Dr. Seuss! He is the rock star of the reading world. I could go on and on and on. (And I’m sure I will over the next few weeks!) In our house, and in my classroom when I was teaching, as soon as Valentine’s Day is over the countdown is on – to… read more »
Last year my awesome sister sent the kids this fun and educational letter game! She called it Lower Case Love and made it by printing each lower case letter on pink and red paper. Then, being the superstar that she is, she cut them into heart shapes and even laminated them. (Like I said, superstar.)… read more »
