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My daughter recently finished Pre-K. I was disappointed that she didn’t have an opportunity to have a graduation ceremony, but I decided to ask her the same question that they asked me when I graduated from Pre-K: what do you want to be when you grow up? I am not going to lie, I told them I wanted to be a mom. (Check that one off the goals list!). My daughter’s answers were a lot more detailed than mine, which lead me to think about how to support a child’s dreams and future.
Raise your hand if you are worried about your kids having too much screen time! Raise both hands if you are even more worried about screen time now that most schools are doing virtual learning! This past year has brought us more screen time than ever before. From virtual schooling and virtual holidays to less options for entertainment outside the home, there has probably never been a time when we have used screens as much as we have lately. For parents who are worried, we wanted to share our favorite books about screen time to help come up with a plan as as family.
I love teaching reading and writing with fun children’s books about language arts. Since Little Bookworm is currently learning to read, we have been learning about grammar, punctuation, and phonics with some fun characters like the ones in these kids books about language. We have previously shared lots of fun 
Are you always looking for unique stocking stuffers for your kids? It can be hard to come up with fun new surprises that fit into those stockings. Check out this list of unique stocking stuffers to inspire your holiday shopping!
Are you looking for new educational gifts for kids on your shopping list? I am pleased to share our Educational Toys Gift Guide for 2020! This list is full of our favorite educational toys, games, and books this year. From STEAM toys to creative art kits, there is something for everyone on this list. I hope it helps you to get some of your holiday shopping done!
Do you use flashcards with your kids? Have you avoided flash cards because you think of yourself sitting across from your kids flipping through them? Forget that picture. There are tons of fun ways to use flash cards. From sensory bins to active games, you can utilize them in lots of fun ways. And it can be really easy to make them, and make them durable. Today I wanted to share how to make flash cards and create reusable school supplies right at home.
Fun Ways to Use Flash Cards
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Back to school time looks a bit different this year. No matter what your school year looks like, get kids excited about learning with these fun back to school books for kids, and some great new school supplies from Crayola!
With schools being closed, and possibly closed or part time for a while, a lot of learning has moved home. I have been on the lookout for great resources for learning at home (especially ones that provide lots of fun), and I’m excited to share a group of new interactive activity books for kids today!
Do your kids love Bluey? My daughter found it earlier this year and it has become one of our family’s favorite shows. It is not only hilarious and quotable, but it portrays a realistic family (even though they are dogs) and encourages dramatic play and imagination. We were so excited when we found out that Bluey toys were finally coming to the US. These are some of the ones that we are most looking forward to.
I have been interested in yoga and mindfulness for years, and my daughter has loved trying out yoga moves since she was able to walk. In recent years, we have been putting a big focus on 
