How to Make a Cute St. Patrick’s Day Painting in 5 Easy Steps

Inside: You’ll find directions for making a cute St. Patrick’s Day stamp painting. This is an updated post. St. Patrick’s Day will soon be here and it’s always fun to have a few quick and easy crafts up your sleeve. We’re all familiar with potato stamping, right? But have you ever tried painting with bell peppers? If not, then now’s … Read more

Valentine Hearts: Free Clip Art

Inside: 15 free Valentine hearts clip art. Hello! I have another Valentine clip art freebie for you. Please remember these are for personal use only. Thanks! Looking for more Valentine clip art? You can see all my Valentine store products here.  

Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug: 9 Fun Easy Activities

Inside: A review of Tiny T Rex and the Impossible Hug plus 9 book extension ideas with some free printables! Title: Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug Author: Jonathan Stutzman Illustrator: Jay Fleck Publishing: Chronicle Books, 2019 Themes: Dinosaurs, Emotions, Friendship Ages: 3-7 Synopsis (from the book flap): Tiny T. Rex has a HUGE problem. His friend Pointy needs … Read more

Tiny T. Rex Colouring Pages: FREE!

Hello! I have two very cute Tiny T. Rex colouring pages for you. I made these pages to go along with my book review of Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug. Please remember that all freebies are for personal or classroom use. DOWNLOAD: TINY T. REX COLOURING PAGES  

Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch: Kindness Story for Kids

Inside you’ll find: A book review of Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch plus 7 different ways to extend the book with free links and resources! This post has been updated to include some new printables. Today we read this fabulous book called Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch by Eileen Spinelli and Paul Yalowitz. This is truly a wonderful story about love … Read more

The Good Egg Book: Self Help for Kids

Inside: You’ll find a review of The Good Egg by Jory John, as well as lots of ways to extend the book, including a free 7-page printable. The Good Egg book is such a brilliant story! It’s funny, timely, and is brought to life with the amazing illustrations of the oh-so-talented Pete Oswald, who also illustrated The Sad Little Fact. … Read more

The Sad Little Fact: Should we teach kids about fake news?

Inside: Get 4 related follow-up activities, plus a facts/myth sheet and some free clip art. Should we teach kids about fake news? In my view, yes. We grown-ups have been arguing with increasing ferocity lately about what constitutes fact. Younger readers are going to be introduced to that argument sooner or later, and this little treasure – The Sad Little … Read more

The Snowy Nap: A beautiful winter book by Jan Brett

Inside: You’ll find a book review and 4 book-related educational activities. Since it’s very cold today and we have a forecast for snow I thought The Snowy Nap by Jan Brett would be the perfect choice for today’s book review. The Snowy Nap Author & Illustrator: Jan Brett Publishing: G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 2018 Themes: Winter, Hibernation, Hedgehogs Ages: 4-7 Synopsis: … Read more