How do you feel about homemade valentines? I'll confess when my kids were in preschool we loved to make them together. We had so much time and it was a fun activity to do together. But then one went to elementary school. And then two. And then we were sending in valentines for their class and the class next door! My kids loved making them, but it started to become one more thing on our to do list, instead of a fun way to spread joy to their … [Read more...]
Ocean Count and Clip Cards
Counting from 1 to 10 made fun--with these ocean count and clip cards! Counting, number identification, and one to one correspondence are all skills that kids need to practice again and again. But that practice doesn't have to be boring! Using hands on activities to work on early math skills keeps kids engaged and makes practicing fun. Laminate the cards and add some clothespins to turn these ocean count and clip cards into an easy preschool … [Read more...]
100 Acts of 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...]
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. Doing acts of kindness for others is a great way to snap out of a cranky mood and teach your kids to do good at the same time. Do something special for others is a great way to turn any day around. Making the act of … [Read more...]
Printable Watermelon Counting Cards
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
