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Our Favorite Activities Based on Children’s Books

These popular children’s books are some of our favorites! From fun crafts and literacy activities to a fun game and activities that strengthen fine motor skills, you are sure to find a fun way to extend your favorite books with young children. These activities based on children’s books are a great way to remember and …

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Free Printable 4 Piece Puzzles for Kids

Your preschooler or toddler will love these free printable 4 piece puzzles. The simple puzzles with different themes are a great way for young minds to strengthen cognitive skills, spatial awareness, and hand-eye coordination.  Each theme included has 2 piece, 3 piece, and 4 piece puzzles. Print your own puzzle from one of these 18 …

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The Rainbow Fish Activities and Crafts for Preschoolers

Here’s a collection of Rainbow Fish Activities for Preschoolers that includes a variety of activities that compliment this book in a wonderful way. From fun crafts and printable pages to alphabet activities and dice games, it is the perfect way to extend this story for your young learner  The Rainbow Fish is a great book …

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Fun Pumpkin Activities for Preschool

Include all things pumpkin in your lesson plans this Fall. These pumpkin preschool activities are a great way for young children in a preschool classroom or at home to have so much fun learning and exploring.   Pumpkin Themed Math Activities   Buy plastic little pumpkins at the grocery store to work on counting, number …

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The Kissing Hand Activities and Crafts for Preschool

The Kissing hand by Audrey Penn is a lovely story for children nervous about beginning a new school year. Here’s our favorite The Kissing Hand activities for preschool. This is one of our favorite books to read together at the beginning of the school year. The main character in this story is a little raccoon …

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10 Books about Kindness

One way to teach kindness is through reading inspiring stories that illustrate kindness in different ways. Here are some inspiring books about kindness that will spark reflection and great discussion with your kids. We’re All Wonders by RJ Palacio             Wonder has been a national best seller since its 2012 debut, and was even made …

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Little Engine That Could Activities and Crafts

The Little Engine That Could is such a cherished story with a great message. If your little ones love this book or love trains, than these Little Engine That Could Activities and Crafts are for you!  This Little Engine That Could craft is not just a craft, but a way to experiment with Science concepts. …

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Nighttime Screen Time and Your Child’s Brain

Does your child use a smartphone or tablet, play on a computer, or watch TV at night before bed? It may not seem like a big deal, but it’s actually shaping your child’s brain in certain ways. Here are some facts about nighttime screen time and your child’s brain that might make you think twice …

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Harold and the Purple Crayon Activities and Crafts

Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson is a beautiful book about a little boy that children love! Here’s a collection of Harold and the Purple Crayon Activities and Crafts to go along with the story. In the book Harold finds a a purple crayon and uses a little imagination to create some fun. …

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Very Hungry Caterpillar Crafts and Activities

The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle is fun to read over and over again! Here’s a collection of Very Hungry Caterpillar Crafts and Activities that your children will love! These crafts and activities are a great way to make learning fun for young children.    Very Hungry Caterpillar Crafts and Activities After you read …

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