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SPARKLE BOY Activities

The New York City Children's Theater brings you SPARKLE BOY Activities; part of the Creative Clubhouse Stories Book Recommendations!   Read more »

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Fold an Easy Origami Sumo and the Tokyo Olympics

The Tokyo Olympics are postponed, but we can still learn about Japanese culture with the Fold an Easy Origami Sumo and the Tokyo Olympics craft tutorial.   Read more »

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Annual African-American Children’s Book Fair

Join the virtual Annual African-American Children's Book Fair for family-friendly activities that celebrate diverse book titles embracing black culture.   Read more »

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EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR A TREEHOUSE Tutorial

Thanks to kidlitcrafts for sharing this tiny Everything You Need for a Treehouse creation built out of a toilet paper roll and a popsicle stick.   Read more »

3 comments | June 12, 2020, 6:00 am

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Cork sailboat craft from MAYDAY MOUSE

Cork sailboat craft from MAYDAY MOUSE by Seb Braun! Super fun. Instructions, more photos, and videos on how to make it are on ye olde blogge.   Read more »

1 comment | June 5, 2020, 3:30 pm

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Design Your Own SUPERHEROES DON’T BABYSIT Mask

In Superheroes Don't Babysit, author Amber Hendricks tells a story full of humor and heart. Superpowered illustrations pack a punch with bold colors.   Read more »

1 comment | May 23, 2020, 8:00 am

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YOU BE MOMMY Activity Printables

Check out these adorable YOU BE MOMMY Activity Printables from Macmillan Children's Publishing to go along with the book.    Read more »

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TIARA’S HAT PARADE Activities and Printables

TIARA'S HAT PARADE is dedicated to Black (hat makers) and the kids they inspire; grab these adorable TIARA'S HAT PARADE Activities and Printables.   Read more »

1 comment | April 17, 2020, 7:00 am

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IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT Printable Activities

Enjoy these adorable and fun activities to pair with Angela Matteson's picture book: IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT: Poems from a Wide-Awake House.   Read more »

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WHEN PENCIL MET ERASER Activity Kit

The WHEN PENCIL MET ERASER activity kit has engaging art, adorable characters, and a clever ending with a memorable message about friendship and creativity.   Read more »

1 comment | April 3, 2020, 6:00 am

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MAGNOLIA MUDD Book Activities

Download these fun STEM activities to use with MAGNOLIA MUDD. Inlcudes PDF with 3 great Mudd-Powered activities kids can do with household items.   Read more »

1 comment | March 13, 2020, 7:00 am

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The GROUCHY LADYBUG Activities

The Educator's Spin On It will help you create a Ladybug Puppet for Retelling the Story, a Ladybug Clock, a story, and an Animals Cards Game for Retelling!   Read more »

4 comments | March 6, 2020, 7:00 am

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8 Activity Books to Keep Your Kids Occupied This Winter

These eight activity books are a fun way to keep kids busy and entertained in wintry weather. Recommendations from Read Brightly.   Read more »

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3 Ways to Teach Kindness This Valentine’s Day With Clifford

Create a culture of kindness and empathy in your classroom with these Valentines Day books and activities featuring Clifford!   Read more »

1 comment | February 7, 2020, 7:00 am

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ANOTHER Activity Sheets

Use these ANOTHER activity sheets as writing extensions for this beautiful wordless book that encourages the reader to engage with it in a very tactile way.   Read more »

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Sew LITTLE SNOW’S Bed!

Jumping for joy because A BIG BED FOR LITTLE SNOW is out now and here's a fun way activity to do with the book where kids can sew LITTLE SNOW'S bed.   Read more »

Comment | January 31, 2020, 7:00 am

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Winter Week For Preschool

From Virtual Book Club for Kids: Winter Week For Preschool Featuring THE MITTEN by Jan Brett  One of our favourite children’s... Read more »

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4 Winter Reads and Creative Crafts for the Classroom

From Scholastic: 4 Winter Reads and Creative Crafts for the Classroom When the weather outside is frightful, easy and fun winter... Read more »

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TOMORROW MOST LIKELY Activity Kit

Vibrant cityscapes inspired #Kidlitcrafts to draw a colorful skyline. Let TOMORROW MOST LIKELY’s rhyming words & playful illustrations move you, too!   Read more »

Comment | December 6, 2019, 7:00 am

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How to Make Your Own FLY! Bird

From Mark Teague's new silly worldless picture book that will keep young readers giggling, learn how to make your own Fly bird with Simon Kids.   Read more »

Comment | November 29, 2019, 6:00 am