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Winter Wonderland KidLit Books & Activities

Enter into a Winter Wonderland and experience all the fun the season has to offer! Begin your Adventures in the Snow... Read more »

Comment | December 30, 2022, 7:00 am

National Poetry Month with The Story Seeds Podcast

Poetry Prompt: Imagine you had an unusual or quirky trait. What would it be and what are the weird and... Read more »

Comment | March 29, 2021, 11:15 am

Ready Set Draw! Pip from A NORMAL PIG

When some pigs at school point out the things that make Pip different, she feels upset and wishes she could... Read more »

29 comments | January 25, 2020, 8:00 am

Kid's Corner

DIY Japanese Origami Bookmark

Create a charming Japanese origami Bookmark Doll to use as a bookmark, give as a gift, or let children enjoy pretend play. Simple, fun, and infused with so many uses! Read more »

3 comments | August 10, 2018, 9:00 am

THE JUNGLE BOOK Inspired Craft

Ms. Booksy's Story Time reading of The Jungle Book inspired Crafty Carol to create a 3D diorama with animals from the jungle! Read more »

1 comment | July 15, 2018, 8:00 am

Miss Angie’s Craft Time – HOOT AND HONK craft

On this episode of Miss Angie’s Craft Time discover what craft she’s making inspired by HOOT & HONK JUST CAN’T... Read more »

Comment | June 30, 2018, 9:25 am

SECRET PIZZA PARTY Inspired Craft

So you better believe that today I’m SUPER excited to be adding another crafty idea to the blog archives. Today’s blog post is titled Puffy Paint Pizza and it’s gooey goodness goes perfectly along with the book Read more »

Comment | June 20, 2018, 8:00 am

BEAR SNORES ON Paper Plate Craft

Hi my crafty readers! It’s time for another book-themed kid craft and this one goes along perfectly with the classic book fromNew York Timesbestselling team of Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman. I call this our Paper Plate Sleeping Bear Kid Craft and it’s themed around the charming book Bear Snores On. Read more »

Comment | June 18, 2018, 8:00 am

Origami Paper Corner Bookmarks

10 Easy Animal Origami Paper Corner Bookmark Designs - Easy Paper Crafts - Simplekidscrafts. - Easy Paper Crafts - 5 minutes craftIn this episode I share with you 10 different animal origami corner bookmark crafts. Read more »

1 comment | May 16, 2018, 8:00 am

Pigeon & Duckling Book Extension Activity

My son is almost two and my daughter is 4. My daughter really loved using them for pretend play and to retell the story. My son loves using clothespins so just clipping and unclipping the cookies was super fun for him. Read more »

2 comments | May 6, 2018, 8:00 am

Mother’s Day Book And Writing Activity

Mother’s Day is around the corner and you’re probably looking for books to share with the kids and a little something special that they can make and take home for a special lady in their life. Read more »

Comment | May 4, 2018, 1:08 pm

The Rainbow Fish Play Dough Activity

The Rainbow Fish Play Dough Activity was inspired by the book The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister. This book is certainly one of our most favourite stories as it teaches children about friendship and the concept of giving and sharing. It is also a wonderful way to introduce children the letter ‘F’ for fish. Read more »

Comment | May 1, 2018, 8:00 am

EGG Rice Krispies Treat Recipe Book Craft

Easter surprise egg recipe that no “bunny” will be able to resist! Inspired by EGG, a graphic novel for preschoolers about four eggs, one big surprise, and an unlikely friendship, by Caldecott Medalist and New York Times-bestselling author Kevin Henkes. Read more »

2 comments | March 12, 2018, 8:00 am