Technology can be a huge help in our everyday lives. But sometimes we can feel like we are always in front of a screen, and we can lose time with the people and things that mean the most. To help us find a balance of technology that feels right for our families, Google has created lots of helpful tools and resources. So today I’m sharing how some of these tools have helped me and my family to find a balance and improve our digital wellbeing.
Category Archives: Learning
Sloths are Slow: A Children’s Book about Sloths
Sloths are entertaining animals. I feel like they have been given more attention in pop culture in recent years. (Partially thanks to the funny sloth character in Zootopia, and Kristen Bell’s intense love of them). Why do we find these animals so enjoyable? Is it because they exhibit the one quality that we can’t seem to grasp? Slowing down and not getting caught up in today’s speedy lifestyle? For whatever reason, we decided to celebrate these cute animals by pairing some fun sloth activities with this adorable interactive children’s book about sloths!
Classic Art Books for Kids
My daughter has always been interested in art. From a young age, she has loved watching Disney’s Little Einsteins, and frequently repeats the names of artists she has seen on there. As an art lover myself, I encourage this interest and try to share lots of books about artwork with her. I love when children’s books (or television shows) weave classic art into their storytelling, because it gets kids interested and encourages them to learn more. So today I wanted to share some of the children’s books about classic art that we have been enjoying lately!
Teaching Kids about Emotions with Social Stories
I love finding different tools to help my daughter learn certain skills. So I am always on the lookout for different ways to review things that we are working on. Since we are spending a lot of time talking about big emotions and good manners lately, I was thrilled when we were given the opportunity to check out a line of flash cards from TestingMom.com aimed at teaching kids about emotions & social situations!
Storytelling with Kids: How to Make Storytelling Part of Your Day
One of the great parts about reading to kids from an early age, is that it teaches them about the power of stories. At only 2 years old, my daughter could often be heard making up her own stories and telling them to her dolls, stuffed animals and pets. She loves when I make up stories about her, and retelling them has become a big part of our day. Storytelling with kids can have great benefits for your children, and they will probably remember some of them for the rest of their lives.
Books about Bravery: How Friends Can Help You Face Your Fears
It can be hard for little ones to face their fears when everything in the world is new. So having friends and family by your side to help you is important while facing fears. Today I decided to gather a list of children’s books about bravery that share how friends and family can help you through scary times.
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Teaching Kids to Be Kind & Play Nice
I believe that teaching kids to be kind is more important than ever. With new stories of bullying on the news every day, it is becoming clear that we are suffering from a lack of kindness in our world. I firmly believe that teaching kids to think of others and treat them with kindness will make the biggest impact on the world. So today I have gathered a list of children’s books about kindness to help you start conversations with your kids about how they can spread kindness in their daily lives.
Preparing for Spring with Gardening Activities for Kids!
Spring is finally here, which means the flowers are starting to bloom and we are looking forward to spending more time outside. We are constantly inspired by my neighbor’s beautiful garden, so this year my daughter has decided that she would like a garden of her own. Luckily, we had the opportunity to check out this fun new book from Sleeping Bear Press about creating the perfect garden – even if it isn’t the exact garden you planned. We also paired it with fun gardening activities for kids, so get ready to get your hands dirty!
The Best STEM Subscription Box for Kids!
I love that there are so many fun books and products available now to make STEM subjects interesting and exciting for kids. The STEM projects that I remember from childhood are the hands on activities that showed me instead of told me. So I am always excited to try out new products with my daughter that allow her to experience STEM subjects in a fun and engaging way. That’s why I’m thrilled to share our experience with KiwiCo and tell you why it is the best STEM subscription box for kids!
The Best Books & Activities for Kids Who Love STEM!
The current push to get kids interested and involved in the STEM subjects means that there are tons of awesome STEM children’s books and products available now! We have read a lot of books about science, math, and technology, and paired them with all kinds of fun activities. This list combines some of my favorite posts to give you the best STEM books and activities for kids!
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