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20+ Bat Books for Kids to Read in the Fall

20+ Bat Books for Kids to Read in the Fall

September 4, 2019 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

Bats are fascinating creatures for kids to learn about! Did you know bats eat a lot of insects? Did you know that they disperse seeds and help re-build rainforests? So cool right?! Kids love to learn facts like these. Reading interesting books for kids is the perfect way to help

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Fall Charades Printable Game for Families

Fall Charades Printable Game for Families

August 12, 2019 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This fall charades printable game is the perfect way to get everyone in the family laughing and moving together. So much family-friendly fun! Charades is such a fun family game that all ages can enjoy. This Fall charades printable game is a great way to combine the transition of seasons

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Camping Books for Kids by Age + Free Printable Tracker

Camping Books for Kids by Age + Free Printable Tracker

July 3, 2019 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

These camping books for kids are great for grades K-8. These books will inspire adventure and creativity, and a great to read before a family camping trip. Reading books is an important way to connect and bond with kids, all while introducing a new subject or theme. Research shows that

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Solar System Board Game Free Printable

Solar System Board Game Free Printable

February 26, 2019 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

A free printable solar system board game that kids will love to play. Learn about the planets and what they look like in a hands-on way!  Isn’t the world we live in an amazing place? This Solar System Board Game is one that you and your child will love to

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15 President’s Day Books for Kids

15 President’s Day Books for Kids

February 3, 2019 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

These President’s Day books for kids are perfect for learning about presidential history through fun and educational stories for kids. Reading books are an important way to connect and bond with kids, all while introducing a new subject or theme. Research shows that reading with babies and toddlers helps boost

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Free Printable Bookmarks: New Year’s Reading Resolutions

Free Printable Bookmarks: New Year’s Reading Resolutions

January 3, 2019 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

These New Year’s reading resolution printable bookmarks are perfect to use after the New Year to keep kids motivated to read! Available to print for free in color or black and white.   Fun bookmarks made reading exciting and fun for many kids! The best part about printable bookmarks is that you

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Moana Cookies with a Heart of Te Fiti Design

Moana Cookies with a Heart of Te Fiti Design

December 5, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

Moana cookies for any Moana birthday party or for fun baking with kids. The heart of the fit design on these cookies make them perfect for any Moana theme.   Moana is one of our favorite Disney movies and has been the inspiration behind many of our crafts and STEM

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How to Dye Oats for Sensory Play

How to Dye Oats for Sensory Play

July 10, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This super easy step by step tutorial shows you how to quickly, and easily, dye oats for sensory play. Perfect as a sensory bin base for babies.    Sensory play can provide wonderful and rich learning experiences to kids. Sensory bins are a really fun way to do this. By

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St. Patrick’s Day Green Edible Slime Recipe

St. Patrick’s Day Green Edible Slime Recipe

February 5, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

Edible slime recipe made from just a few kitchen ingredients. Perfect as sensory play for toddlers. Excellent kids activity to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day!   Slime is so much fun to play with! It’s such a great sensory material for kids, and despite is stretchy, sticky texture, can be somewhat

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Scented Snowman Sock Buddy

Scented Snowman Sock Buddy

December 14, 2017 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

Sock buddies are excellent homemade toys that provide fun and comfort to kids. They have a nice squishy feel and are slightly weighted making them excellent as a calm down tool or to fill a sensory need. This snowman sock buddy is perfect for the Winter and simple to make!

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