My kids love a good treasure or scavenger hunt. My nine-year-old often creates them for her four-year-old brother when they’re looking for something to do on the weekends. She quickly puts together a few clues, sets up a “treasure” he’ll enjoy, and lets him have fun looking for each clue, as she cheers him on! […]
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3 Ways to Celebrate Chinese New Year with Kids + Year of the Goat Kids Craft!
Chinese New Year isn’t a holiday we’ve ever celebrated, but since we love learning about other cultures, I thought that it would be great to learn more about it this year. The kids know that Chinese New Year marks the beginning of a new year and are familiar with the Chinese Zodiac calendar. They understand […]
Moving Mountains with Dr. Seuss Classics: Foster a Love of Reading at Home in Honor of Dr. Seuss’ Birthday!
Some of my family’s favorite bedtime stories include classic Dr. Seuss books such as Green Eggs and Ham and The Cat in the Hat. But, my kids are also fans of other silly Dr. Seuss rhyming books, like Hop on Pop, There’s a Wocket in My Pocket!, and The Foot Book. There’s nothing like laughing […]
Fun, Simple Three Kings’ Day Craft for Kids!
While the holidays may be over for many of you, in many Latino households (including ours) we’re anxiously awaiting for Three Kings’ Day (El Día de Los Tres Reyes Magos)! Always celebrated on January 6th, Three Kings’ Day honors the journey of The Three Wise Men to meet Jesus. It’s a special holiday, one I’m […]
15 Ideas for Ringing in 2015 with Kids!
It’s hard to believe, but in just two days, we’ll be celebrating New Year’s Eve! While a New Year’s Eve party may make you think of an adults-only party with champagne and dancing, New Year’s Eve can also be a lot of fun for the kids! We love ringing in the New Year as a […]
