These wonderful books make great Mother's Day picture books, as well as fun books to read any day of the year. Wonderful Mother's Day Picture Books Reading is a wonderful way to build a relationships, and Mother's Day picture books are one of my favorite ways to bond with my kids on Mother's Day! Here are a few of our favorites. I Love My Mommy Because is a … [Read more...] about Wonderful Mother’s Day Picture Books
Books for five-year-olds
Robot Books and Activities for Kids
Design a robot printable, plus more robot books and activities for kids of all ages. I love that these activities appeal to a wide range of ages - the printable alone is engaging for preschoolers through middle schoolers. This week's Storybook Science theme is Science with Robots. I picked the picture book Robots, Robots, Everywhere. This picture book is all about … [Read more...] about Robot Books and Activities for Kids
Garden Book Activities for Children Everywhere
Spring is the perfect time to try gardening with children! Here are some of our favorite gardening activities to go along with one of my favorite pictures books, The Curious Garden. Note: this post includes affiliate links. Garden Book Activities for Children Everywhere Children intuitively appreciate growing things! Here are some fun ways to explore gardens with kids … [Read more...] about Garden Book Activities for Children Everywhere
Use Books to Teach Kids about Conservation
The first step to teaching kids about conservation is for them to learn more about our planet and why natural habitats are important. Using picture books is a wonderful way place to start. Besides spending time in nature, books are a wonderful place to start teaching kids about the importance of conservation. Last year I wrote about some Simple Ways Children Can Help … [Read more...] about Use Books to Teach Kids about Conservation
Exploring the Five Senses with Books: What a Wonderful World
Books are a fun way to introduce the kids to the five senses! A fun printable senses activity for kids, as well as recommended sensory books for kids. I love picture books you can sing to your children, and Ashley Bryan's illustration of What a Wonderful World is a favorite in our home. I love the way this song focuses on being present in the moment in the world. … [Read more...] about Exploring the Five Senses with Books: What a Wonderful World