Welcome Welcome to Coffee Cups and Crayons where we're passionate about coffee, kids activities and play, learning, travel and acts of kindness! I'm Megan the creator and blogger and I'm so happy you're here. Coffee Cups and Crayons is like my 5th child, and I am just thrilled with how it's grown to become a great resource for parents and teachers. More About Coffee Cups and Crayons My team and I love social media and are always looking to connect … [Read more...]
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Soup Kitchen Pretend Play
As a mom I want to teach my children that it is important to give to others. I try to get them involved in simple service acts and acts of kindness to teach them early there are a lot of ways to give. You can donate food or just make a card and give it to a loved one. No matter how big or small that one kind act is, it impacts the life of another. Soup Kitchen Pretend Play is a great way to let the kids practice giving and have fun too. One … [Read more...]
Entertain Your Toddler With Household Objects
Before I entered the world of blogging I would spend hours searching on the internet and in brochures for the latest toy that would entertain my little boy. I’d spend a small fortune on all singing and all dancing toys that promised to enhance my child’s development. I soon realised that the saying “the more a toy does, the less your child has to do” holds true. Typically toys require our children to sit and watch the toy perform which is … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Make a Difference This Spring
Spring is here! It's the perfect time to go outside with your kids and spread some kindness. Here are some fun and easy ways to make a difference this spring. Spring Acts of Kindness for Kids: Feed the birds. You can make your own bird treats or just grab a bird feeder and fill it with seed.Give a flower to someone in the community you see every day.Leave sidewalk chalk messages at the park or in your neighborhood. You could even … [Read more...]
24 Random Acts of Christmas Kindness for Kids
Last year we tried something new and did 24 Random Acts of Christmas Kindness as our advent calendar! It was such a wonderful experience that we are doing it again this year and I encourage you to join in too. It's much easier than you think! We brainstormed kindness ideas before December and then chose the ones that best fit into our week that week. I am a firm believer that small intentional acts of kindness {and really good coffee!} can change … [Read more...]
13 Ways Families Can Help Fight Hunger
Acts of kindness are important to me and I'm proud to be a part of Moms Fighting Hunger. Hunger, especially childhood hunger, is an issue none of us can ignore. It also something you can make a difference with right now. September is Hunger Action Month and I encourage you to Go Orange with us. There are many ways that you are your kids or class can fight hunger. Choose one and make a difference. You'll not only be helping another family, you'll … [Read more...]
Kindness Challenge: Love the Environment
Today is the first day of Toddler Approved's 100 Acts of Kindness Project! We are doing 52 Weeks of Kindness this year and are super excited to spend the next 4 weeks participating in the Kindness Project. It's a fantastic family activity and I was thrilled when Kristina asked me if I wanted to give the first challenge! Week 1 Challenge: Show some love to your environment! This week we are challenging you to perform an act of kindness that helps … [Read more...]
Hunger Heroes: A Food Drive Play Date
Last week we went orange for No Kid Hungry by inviting our friends to the park for a Hunger Heroes play date! Everyone was asked to bring food donations for our local food bank and we were so excited that over 30 of our little friends showed up with enough food to fill 3 large boxes. Each of the Hunger Heroes received a "today I helped end childhood hunger" sticker and an orange super hero cape to signify their good deed. The kids also drew … [Read more...]
