2021 Free Summer Reading Programs for Kids

Check out the FREE 2021 Summer Reading Programs for kids! It's that time of year again when we break out the list of free summer reading programs.  Since research shows that kids who don't read over their summer break actually lose so...

12 Must-Read Books for Black History Month

Enjoy these Must-Read picture books and read alouds for Black History Month! February is Black History Month, a time celebrate the achievements of African Americans and learn about both the famous and not-as-well-known people who changed t...

40 Animal Habitats Project Ideas & Science Activities

The topic for this week's Dr. Seuss science activities for kids is animal habitat project ideas and activities! Diving in to learning about where animals live -- like our recent layers of the ocean zones habitat project for kids  -- i...

10 Classic Winter Books for Kids

Grab a cup of cocoa and enjoy a few of these classic Winter books for kids this week! I don't know about you but one of the first things that comes to my mind when winter hits is cuddling up under the blankets with a good book or two. ...

25 Free Christmas Books Online & Read Aloud Stories for the Holidays

A wonderful list of FREE read aloud books online for Christmas and winter holidays is sure to inspire holiday reading!  One of our most loved and read posts is Finding Free Kids Books Online -- so I thought we should create a special ...

10 Thanksgiving Books for Kids about Gratitude & Traditions

A great list of Thanksgiving books about being thankful & funny Thanksgiving stories! Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays -- a time to talk about gratitude (try these free printable Family Conversation Starters that focus on gr...

10 Kids Books & Activities about Hibernation and Migration

Learn how animals prepare for winter with books & activities about hibernation and migration! Our kids are always curious about where animals go in the winter.  Like we explored with our animal habitat project,  animals eithe...

14 Cozy Fall Stories for Kids

Gorgeous kids books about Fall and Autumn to cozy up with this season! I love fall - love, love, love it!  The cooler temps, beautiful colors and the smell of the air.  And one thing we really enjoy doing in Autumn is to move ou...

24 Best Back-to-School Books: Preschool thru Middle School

Great back to school books for preschool, elementary or middle school kids! I know many kids have mixed feelings about starting a new school year -- some are a little anxious about heading back to school and moving up a grade. As a paren...

10 Camping Books for Kids + Where to Camp for Free!

Find free places to camp with your family and great books about camping for kids! Planning a family camping trip this year? Or maybe planning to pitch a tent in the backyard?  Family camping with kids can be tons of fun -- sleeping u...

15 Fabulous Books about Forest Animals

Enjoy these gorgeous children's books about forest animals before heading out to explore the woods! Our kids and I have always loved forest animals -- probably because we live in the middle of the grassy plains ;) which is why we love read...

Kids Books about Life in the Forest

Gorgeous children's books about the forest life and woodland animals! Summer and Fall are the perfect time to read these stories set in the woods & get out to explore! You don't need a large area at all -- even a small wooded area wi...

2020 Summer Reading Programs & FREE Books to Read Online

Inspire kids to read with these Summer Reading Programs and FREE online books for kids, tweens and teens! I've been pulling together some great resources for FREE summer activities near me this year.  It's been one heck of a few month...

The BEST Children's Books about Spring

Enjoy some seasonal reading with these wonderful children's books about Spring! I don't know about you but I've kinda had it with winter this year -- I am ready to move on to a change of the seasons!  In an effort to boost those sunny...

55 Dr Seuss Science Experiments & Activities for Kids

Explore science this Spring with these fun Dr Seuss science experiments and activities! Read Across America and Dr Seuss week is coming soon - last week we shared some free printable Dr. Seuss games for kids.  This week, we're focusin...