Thanksgiving may look a little different this year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t host a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving dinner with family. The coronavirus pandemic brings up a lot of questions, so we’ve compiled some tips on how to have a festive feast at home! There are many unknowns around the holiday season, especially these questions: What if my out-of-state relatives don’t want to travel or are unable to due to a compromised immune
Looking for a Christmas craft to do at home? Make your own advent calendar and count down the days to Christmas! This Christmas craft for kids is easy and fun to make. When your advent calendar is finished, you can enjoy it all of December. Hands-on activities like this advent calendar help children strengthen their hand-eye coordination skills and spark their creativity. Children’s crafts are sweet keepsakes—plus they make festive decorations for your house. This
Monster-ific Reading Activities for Kids
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Practice reading at home with these fun monster-themed activities for kids! Perfect for distance learning, homeschool, or extra practice outside of the classroom, these reading activities will engage kids to make learning fun. Cute monsters make literacy practice less scary or intimidating. Plus a monster theme ties in perfectly to Halloween or a monster unit at school! There are preschool activities, activities for toddlers, and ideas for kindergartners or elementary school children. Try some of
Whether you are throwing a Halloween party for close friends and family or having an at-home celebration, these Halloween party ideas will deliver monstrous fun!! Create food, decorations, and games that all feature adorable monsters! This kids’ Halloween party is kid friendly and silly rather than scary—perfect for all ages, from toddler to elementary school age. Your monster mash will be a scream for party guests and family members! If you are staying more socially
Celebrate a child’s first birthday with a roar-some monster party! These party ideas for a 1st birthday are perfect for an at-home celebration or a virtual birthday party. A child’s first birthday is an important milestone you will want to remember forever. Along with party decorations and birthday gift ideas, we’ve included some birthday food suggestions and monster-themed activities. When you are party planning, a monster theme is gender neutral—perfect for boys and girls. Little
Have fun all month long with these September activities for kids! This list of ideas includes crafts for kids, children’s games, and fall-themed activity ideas. September 22nd is the first day of Autumn in the Northern hemisphere. Leaves change, the weather cools, and school learning starts up again. Whether you are seeking activities to do at home or looking for weekend ideas, these September children’s activities will fill your days with laughter and joy. September
Whether you are homeschooling, practicing online learning, or looking for ways kids can connect with their friends long-distance, these zoom games and activities are fun and creative! The current pandemic has caused all of us to adapt to a new normal. More parents are working from home, participating in video conference calls. We rely on video services, like zoom, to connect with each other. Video calls and virtual games help children stay connected to friends,
Help children learn how to spell and read with these creative reading activities! These ideas will hold a child’s attention and bring reading to life. Children become fluent in reading over time. It requires a great deal of practice and patience. Reading helps a child understand his or her world. Reading can spark imagination and creativity. One book can open a child’s mind to the wonder and beauty all around us. Although learning to read
Whether you want to motivate kids to practice school lessons, clean their rooms, or do their chores, these 7 tips will make the process a whole lot easier! Kids often push back when they have a “to-do” list at home. Who doesn’t want to play with toys all day? But helping kids to find a routine at home is important. Children learn to keep a schedule. They build their self-esteem and confidence by practicing. They
Practice your letters, numbers, and motor skills with these educational lessons that kids can do at home! Learning at home can be difficult. Young kids struggle to focus without their familiar school schedule. But school lessons at home can be fun! Help you child learn how to spell their name or count. By practicing at home, kids will improve their skills and perform better at school lessons. Try some of these simple lessons for kids