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February 12, 2018

100 Acts of Kindness Certificate

kindness certificate

It's important to not only to teach our kids to be kind but also to celebrate the kindness we see in them and others. Just as you would cheer for winning a sports game or being chosen for a geography bee doing good is also something that should be praised and encouraged. You may be thinking, "but I want my kids to be kind because it's the right thing to do. Not for a party." But hear me out for a second. When we celebrate something we are … [Read more...]

August 17, 2017

Printable School Bus Ten Frame Activity

Free Printable Ten Frame

Ten frames are a great way for kids to develop number sense! While kids are building and taking apart numbers on a ten frame they are starting to visualize what numbers really represent. This understanding is the first step in being able to explore numbers and relate them to each other--key math skills for young kids. This free printable school bus ten frame activity is a fun way for preschoolers, kindergartners and first graders to play and learn … [Read more...]

July 27, 2017

Ice Cream Act of Kindness for Kids

Summer. A season full of sunshine, laughter and lazy days at the pool...and hot and cranky kids and moms!  Instead of complaining about the heat, surprise a friend or neighbor with this ice cream act of kindness. You'll find it's a great way to turn your day around too. Doing acts of kindness with your kids is more than just a way to teach them to care about others. It's a way to empower kids and give them the confidence … [Read more...]

June 30, 2017

Printable Watermelon Counting Cards

Free printable watermelon counting cards for a preschool busy bag!

If you have a preschool aged child then you know that learning about numbers and counting isn't as easy as it seems. There's more to the process than just repeating numbers in order.  That's why these printable watermelon counting cards are so great! When kids are using these cute counting cards they are developing number sense and working on number identification, one to one correspondence, counting and even fine motor skills. Throw the … [Read more...]

March 27, 2017

Ocean Animals Tracing Coloring Pages

Ocean Animals Tracing Coloring Pages

If your kids are eagerly anticipating summer or a trip to the seaside these ocean animals tracing coloring pages are just the thing! Just print them out and throw in your bag to do in the car, at home, or even on the go. They're a great way to sneak in some fine motor practice while keeping kids from getting bored. (Affiliate links included below.) Printable Ocean Animals Tracing Coloring Pages These go beyond your regular coloring pages … [Read more...]

January 23, 2017

Take the Thank You Note Kindness Challenge

Raise your hand if you know any kids that love animals? Or nature? Yep. Me too. In fact being outdoors in the fresh air while learning about our native environment is one of my kids' favorite things to do. We love to explore our parks and on a recent trip to one of our local state parks we noticed just how hard working and kind the rangers were. It's not easy taking care of wildlife and nature some days. I know I like to stay inside when it's wet … [Read more...]

January 19, 2017

Get Kids Excited About Doing Good with a Kindness Coloring Page

There's a million reasons that it's important to teach kids to be kind, but doing acts of kindness shouldn't be a chore. In order for kids to develop a habit of kindness they need to see that doing good is both do-able and enjoyable. Kids need to learn that being kind isn't just good, it's also a lot of fun! That's where this kindness coloring page come in. You can use it to get kids excited about doing acts of kindness. Keep reading for the … [Read more...]

June 22, 2016

Fruit Slices File Folder Game

Printable Fruit Slices File Folder Game

Keeping kids happily entertained while you get something done is such a lifesaver when you are a parent or teacher of young kids. A file folder game or a busy bag is an independent activity for kids that you prep once for them to do again and again. They can be a great way for kids to practice new skills, while you get to go to the bathroom in peace! If your kids love to learn and play with file folder games (or if you need a simple one to … [Read more...]

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