Hug a Bear Day Activities for Kids | Teddy Bears, Comfort & Empathy

Hug a Bear Day , observed on November 7th, is a sweet opportunity to help little learners explore comfort, empathy, emotional expression, and the joy of companionship. For young children, teddy bears and other comfort items often represent safety, lov…

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Cookie Monster Day Activities for Kids | Cookies, Language & Learning

Cookie Monster Day is a joyful opportunity to help little learners explore emotions, friendship, communication, self-regulation, imagination, and playful learning through one of children’s favorite Sesame Street characters. For young children, familia…

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World Mental Health Day With Young Children: Stories, Feelings, Connection, and Care

World Mental Health Day is an opportunity to remind children that their feelings matter, that everyone needs care and connection, and that taking care of ourselves is just as important as taking care of others. For young children, mental health doesn…

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My Path by Jana Curll : Book-Based Activities & Printables

Some picture books remind children that there isn't just one way to grow, learn, or find their place in the world. My Path by Jana Curll offers a gentle invitation to explore this idea through a whimsical character and a beautifully illustrated w…

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How This Book Got Red: Book-Based Activities & Printables

Some picture books make children laugh. Others gently open the door to bigger conversations about identity, belonging, friendship, courage, and the importance of seeing yourself represented in the world around you. How This Book Got Red by Margaret Ch…

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