Multisensory Sight Word Practice

Here's a quick and easy way to practice sight words using a multisensory approach.

Tracing on felt is an easy way to practice sight words using a multisensory approach

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Valentine's Day Fun

My kids love all holidays, including Valentine's Day. Here are two quick Valentine ideas I have planned for them that don't require a lot of money or effort:

Easy Valentine's Day surprises for kids

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Book Advent

Our wrapped book advent is all ready for Christmas 2016. I did a simple one this year - I wrapped 24 books and put them in a basket. I didn't even number them. We'll just open one each night to read until they're all gone and it's Christmas!

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How Family Game Night Can Improve Inference Skills



We are big fans of family game night. The kids love it, the adults love it, and it's a great chance for us to spend time together. Besides bonding, some other benefits of family game night include improved problem-solving abilities and better motor skills. But did you know that it can also improve inference skills? Being able to make inferences is essential for successful comprehension of texts. Keep reading to find out how playing a game like Hedbanz™ Electronic helps strengthen this important skill.


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Stuffed Animal Storage

I wanted to share a simple way we found to keep my daughter's stuffed animals organized.


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Keeping Playtime a Priority During the School Year



It's no secret that playing outside makes kids happier and healthier. Not only does it provide a sense of freedom and a great way to relieve stress, it also encourages healthy habits. The physical activity and challenges that outdoor play provide mean kids sleep better, eat better, and develop healthier habits. Unfortunately, outdoor play is disappearing. 70% of moms played outside when they were kids while only 31% of their kids do. CLIF Kid is dedicated to reclaiming play all year long.


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Craft Stick Farm Animals

Create farm animals from craft sticks to use as bookmarks or as puppets to retell your favorite barnyard story.

Create farm animals from craft sticks to use as bookmarks or as puppets to retell your favorite barnyard story.

My daughter had a lot of fun creating these craft stick animals. We used the post from Crafts by Amanda as inspiration, but there are lots of ways to make this craft your own. I would suggest setting out many different materials and letting kids use their imaginations to create their own versions.
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What's in Your Backpack? Saving on Must-Have Back-to-School Essentials



Can you believe it's time to start thinking about back-to-school? Luckily, PayPal makes it easy to save on all the backpack essentials your kids need to start the school year successfully AND support your favorite causes at the same time.

Save on back-to-school essentials

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Dinosaur Visors

These dinosaur visors are made from inexpensive foam and are a fun craft for a sunny summer afternoon.

Craft for kids: dinosaur visor hat

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Making Birthday Celebrations Special



Make your child's next birthday party even more special with these easy ideas.

3 ideas to make your next party even more memorable
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Snack Hacks for Kids on the Go



Check out these snack hacks to turn wholesome snacks into portable ones for busy kids on the go.

Portable snack hacks for busy kids

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Science Fun with TruMoo and DairyPure Brand Milk



We start and end our day right by including milk in our morning and afternoon routines. Keep reading for an easy afternoon snack and an idea to make snack time even more fun.

Make your afternoon snack more fun with this colorful milk science experiment

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Leprechaun Secret Message Treasure Hunt

This year our leprechaun is getting sneaky with a secret message treasure hunt.

Make a secret message treasure hunt using chocolate coins

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Easy Easter Countdown

Fill numbered plastic Easter eggs with small treasures to make a fun and easy way for kids to count down the days to Easter.


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Easy Origami Animals

These origami animals are so easy that kids can make them without help.

These origami animals are so easy that kids can make them without help.


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Mickey Mouse Cupcakes: Baking with Kids

Personal Creations inspired this post about cooking with kids. I received a complimentary product but no other compensation.

Easy and delicious Mickey Mouse cupcakes

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Reindeer Ornament

Here's a quick and simple way for kids to make cute reindeer ornaments this Christmas. They make cute gifts or keepsakes.

Easy to make reindeer ornaments

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Glittery Christmas Countdown

This post is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own.
Make this Christmas countdown especially festive with easy to use inkjet printable glitter paper.

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Cat Cupcakes

Cupcakes decorated with cat faces are fun to eat and the perfect treat for kids to help make.

Cat cupcakes

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Kid-Made Halloween Votive Holders

Light up Halloween night with these cute little votive holders that kids can make from recycled jars and tissue paper.

Halloween votive holders made from recycled jars and tissue paper

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