Monday, April 8, 2024

Marigold Bakes a Cake Activities: Meaningful Book Companion Ideas for Preschool and Kindergarten

Marigold Bakes a Cake Activities: Meaningful Book Companion Ideas for Preschool and Kindergarten
There are books about baking that make children hungry, and then there are books that turn baking into a hilarious story about patience, unexpected interruptions, and learning to let go of perfection. Marigold Bakes a Cake by Mike Malbrough is one of…

Monday, February 19, 2024

10 Picture Book Activities for Young Learners

10 Picture Book Activities for Young Learners
10 Picture Book Activities for Young Learners Picture books are some of the most versatile teaching tools available. A single story can support language development, vocabulary growth, listening skills, comprehension, creativity, and social-emotional …

Thursday, January 4, 2024

Nothing's Wrong! Activities for Kids: Fun Ways to Teach That Mistakes Are Part of Learning

Nothing's Wrong! Activities for Kids: Fun Ways to Teach That Mistakes Are Part of Learning
Mistakes are a natural part of growing up, yet many children become frustrated when things don't go as planned. That's why Nothing's Wrong!: A Hare, a Bear, and Some Pie to Share is such a meaningful children's book. It gently remind…

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Cheese Pizza Day | Fun Activities, Sensory Play & Learning Ideas

Cheese Pizza Day | Fun Activities, Sensory Play & Learning Ideas
Cheese Pizza Day is a delicious opportunity to celebrate creativity, imagination, sensory exploration, language, early math, and the simple joy of making and sharing something together. For little learners, pizza is much more than a favorite food. It…

Sunday, November 5, 2023

Ten Lepers Bible Story Activities for Kids | Gratitude & Bible Learning

Ten Lepers Bible Story Activities for Kids | Gratitude & Bible Learning
Teaching Gratitude with the Story of the Ten Lepers Some Bible stories capture children’s hearts in a very simple way — and the story of the Ten Lepers (Luke 17:11–19) is one of them. It’s short, memorable, and full of lessons about faith, kindness, …

Friday, October 20, 2023

Christmas Cookie Countdown Activities for Kids | Math, Baking & Fun

Christmas Cookie Countdown Activities for Kids | Math, Baking & Fun
Counting the Days With Wonder: A Gentle Countdown to Special Moments There’s something tender about anticipation — that quiet space before a celebration when stories begin to form, routines shift ever so slightly, and every day holds a little more po…