Making a non-holiday December read aloud books list was more challenging than I expected! As you will see below this list is not entirely holiday free, but you will find that no matter what December holiday you celebrate, all of these December books will fit into your winter reading list. (Note: book covers and titles…
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12 Diverse Winter Picture Books for Kids
What is the best way to spend the cold winter months? The answer is obvious! Why snugged up with a cup of hot apple cider, a plate of gingersnaps and a stack of winter-themed picture books. Even if you live in the desert I bet you find it so comforting and magical to look at…
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15 Inexpensive (or FREE) Fun Family Activities for Black Friday
It’s one of the great mysteries of American life. We’ve just enjoyed a holiday expressing gratitude for family, friends, health and all the other non-material blessings in our lives. At yet the thing that is uppermost on our minds is that we need to wake up at 3am to wait in a long line just…
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New Christmas Picture Books that Are Sure to Become Classics
How do you find new Christmas picture books? Do you scan the library shelves for reindeer and Santas? Do you peruse the featured shelves at bookstores in November and December? Or maybe you just wing it and rely on the books you are already familiar with? It can be overwhelming, keeping up with all the…
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Timeless Children’s Christmas Books You Will Read Year After Year
I try hard to make my book lists unique so when it came to making a “classic children’s Christmas books” list I struggled to make the collection of titles very different from a typical Christmas picture book list with well-worn classics! I decided, much like my 20th century classics lists that I would not feel…
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Cute Thanksgiving Place Cards for Kids to Help Decorate
Making homemade Thanksgiving place cards was a yearly tradition when I was a kid. There are so many ways to make them and I always had a good time getting crafty. Not every child wants to make place cards totally from scratch, however. And that’s okay! All you have to do is download these sweet…
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Book and Toy Gift Sets for 5-7 Year Olds
It’s my humble opinion that the best gift a child can receive is a book. But let’s face it, kids also want to get toys! Pairing a children’s book with a coordinating toy is a fun and often unexpected way to surprise a child. Choose a theme that appeals to your children’s interests. Do they…
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The Gift You Never Thought Of: Make Your Own Board Game Kit
Want to give a unique gift to kids that will spark their creative juices and encourage growth mindset? I have the perfect idea for you! We love games at the holidays, and this year I am trying something a little bit different with my gift guides. A make your own game kit! It can be…
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Books Like Wonder for Kids Who Want to Choose Kind
You’ve heard of Wonder by RJ Palacio, yes? Perhaps you read Wonder aloud, or your kids have read it independently, or in the classroom. Wonder, with its message to “Choose Kind,” has captured the hearts of kids and perhaps even sparked a fire within those young readers to search out other books that will make their…
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These Stocking Stuffer Games Will Be Everyone’s Favorite Gift
What are the best stocking stuffers for kids? The answer is obvious! Games that will keep the kids busy for days and days after Christmas is over. Games that keep them thinking, strategizing and testing their luck. But these stocking stuffer games are not just for kids, oh no! The entire family will enjoy playing…
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