crafts and activities

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GRACE GOES TO WASHINGTON Activity Pages

These colorful activity pages are a brilliant accompaniment to GRACE GOES TO WASHINGTON by Kelly DiPucchio and Disney Books.   Read more »

Comment | September 20, 2019, 7:00 am

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ME & MY FEAR Activity Guide

To talk about those big fearful feelings and how to deal with them, Flying Eye Books is giving out these free guides for ME & MY FEAR.    Read more »

1 comment | September 13, 2019, 7:00 am

• Kid's Corner

Build an Inventor’s Box: A STEM Activity Station for Kids

Encourage your children to tinker and invent with this open ended inventor’s box. It is an easy way to bring more STEM activities into your every day play.   Read more »

Comment | September 6, 2019, 6:00 am

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THE CASE OF THE MISSING CARROT CAKE + Carrot Cake Recipe

Today we are sharing the THE CASE OF THE MISSING CARROT CAKE + Carrot Cake Recipe as well as a teacher's guide to help readers enjoy this delicious book.   Read more »

2 comments | August 30, 2019, 5:00 am

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IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE Counting Activities

This month we're reading If You Give a Mouse a Cookie. We used chocolate chip cookies to inspire lots of counting fun for our kids!   Read more »

Comment | August 23, 2019, 5:00 am

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Peanut & Moe Leave a Trail of Clues + Free Printables

Peanut & Moe Leave a Trail of Clues: You can also find all of them on the map OR use the scavenger hunt page in the activity kit for a handy checklist.   Read more »

Comment | August 9, 2019, 2:00 pm

• Spark Your Creativity

15 Easy DIY Gifts To Make For Your Favorite Book Nerd

Make sure you're stocked up on hot glue guns, scissors, and paper, because these 15 unique DIY book gifts are going to make you into a crafting machine!   Read more »

1 comment | August 2, 2019, 6:00 am

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Book Activities in Spanish for Any Picture Book

Here are some of our favorite easy ways to engage kids with picture books and Book Activities in Spanish for Any Picture Book.   Read more »

Comment | July 26, 2019, 7:00 am

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Loving (and Crafting) Frida Kahlo

Use these excellent Frida Kahlo picture books and anthologies for Loving (and Crafting) Frida Kahlo; perfect for a book report and costume idea.   Read more »

Comment | July 19, 2019, 2:00 pm

• Spark Your Creativity

Going GREEN in Your Classroom

Tips and strategies for going green in your classroom. Make your classroom a GREENER space and continually search out new ideas to implement.    Read more »

1 comment | July 12, 2019, 8:00 am

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The Latest Booklist: Spotlight on Crafts and Gardening

The Top 10 Crafts & Gardening Books, plus great ideas botanical crafting read-alikes and a top 10 list of exciting and fun projects for young readers.   Read more »

Comment | June 28, 2019, 7:00 am

KidLit Kibbles

How To Travel The World

Here are 5 ways our family saves money for our international travel experiences and our top financial tips for international travel with kids a reality.   Read more »

Comment | June 21, 2019, 7:00 am

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PETRA + ACTIVITY GUIDES FOR PICTURE BOOKS

Petra activity guides will have you running to that library to grab more amazing picture books to learn about the amazing world of tundras.   Read more »

Comment | June 7, 2019, 7:00 am

• Kid's Corner

Kids’ Songs That Build Literacy Skills

A list of kid's songs that build literacy skills using technology that will appeal to toddlers and young elementary children to make reading fun!   Read more »

2 comments | May 24, 2019, 7:00 am

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Ramadan Crafts 30 Day Challenge

Ramadan Crafts 30 Day Challenge is full of printables, recipes for iftar, Ramadan book reviews and more to enjoy this holy month.   Read more »

Comment | May 17, 2019, 7:00 am

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WE’RE SAILING DOWN THE NILE + Clay Crafts

Books and crafts are two great bonding activities for the classroom or family. Get creative and imaginative with clay alongside We're Sailing Down the Nile.   Read more »

Comment | May 10, 2019, 7:00 am

• Spark Your Creativity

Ridvan Coloring Page: Acts of Kindness

Here is a simple activity that families can do together for celebrating Rivdan, by focusing on spreading joy during this most holy festival.   Read more »

Comment | May 3, 2019, 7:00 am

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Gulab Jamuns: A Recipe and Book

Getting some kids to taste food that has different textures or flavors than they are used to can be a challenge. Enter the sweet treat: Gulab Jamuns.   Read more »

Comment | April 26, 2019, 7:00 am

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Popsicle Stick Bunnies For Kids

Popsicle Stick Bunnies For Kids are fun Easter basket stuffers and kids of any age can participate in making homemade Easter crafts.   Read more »

Comment | April 19, 2019, 7:00 am

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Comic Story Stones Craft

Pentel Pop pens have all the pastel, neon, and sparkly colors we fondly remember and are perfect for creating this comic story stones craft for kids!   Read more »

Comment | April 12, 2019, 7:00 am