40 Fall Games - Outdoor Autumn Fun for Kids

Enjoy these Outdoor Fall Games for Kids this season! Fall is the best time to get outside & play a game together!  So many things come to mind when the Autumn weather arrives -- getting outside more often now that it's cooler, he...

18 Fall & Autumn Scavenger Hunts for Kids {w/free printable}

Enjoy Autumn with this awesome collection of Fall Scavenger Hunts for kids that will inspire you to get out & explore this season! Do you know what I love most about Fall? I mean aside from the beautiful foliage, super easy leaf activ...

Thanksgiving Game: Photo Scavenger Hunt on Your Smartphone {w/free printable!}

Print this free Thanksgiving Photo Scavenger Hunt that you play on your smartphone and get the whole family involved in showing why they are thankful this year! Thankfulness is a hard concept for kids to grasp -- even older kids! We ...

15 DIY Fall Garland Crafts for Kids

Fall has finally arrived in our neck of the woods!  This past weekend, it was 90 degrees (ugh!) and then whoosh! Fall weather swept in with those cool nights and gorgeous days.  And when the weather changes, it always puts me in t...

44 Fun Fall Activities for Kids (& Families!)

An awesome list of things to do this Fall -- favorite autumn activities for families!It's Fall! Time for all those great outdoor & indoor activities the kids love to do in Autumn -- and it's also a great opportunity to enjoy some t...

27 Free Thanksgiving Printable Games & Activities

These fun & free Thanksgiving games and activities for adults and kids will inspire you to relax and enjoy some time with the family this year! So it's November and really I LOVE this month -- but I also dread this month a little....

40 FREE Printable Thanksgiving Coloring Pages for Kids & Adults

With the new coloring craze, I thought it would be a great idea to have a set of free Thanksgiving coloring pages to print all ready for the Thanksgiving table!  Since both kids and adults alike enjoy this activity, it's a wonderful w...

Thanksgiving Books for Kids & Reading Challenge {w/free printable!}

Inspire your kids to read more this holiday with these wonderful Thanksgiving books and fun reading challenge!It's less than two weeks until Thanksgiving!For my husband, that means turkey :)For me, it means an extra piece of pie!And for the...

The Best Early Reader Books with Seasonal Themes

Entice your kids into more reading time with these fun holiday-themed Early Reader (ER) books & tips that are perfect for beginner readers!I've shared before about some of the struggles we had when our kids first started reading indepen...

20 Free Thanksgiving Printable Activities for Kids

Kids will LOVE these free Thanksgiving printable activities that are perfect for a holiday countdown or a fun way to decorate the kids' table! Thanksgiving is right around the corner & I’ve been busy preparing for both Thanksgiving d...

7 Activities that Teach Gratitude

  We've been discussing the idea of gratitude this month -- what we are thankful for and how we can show appreciation for our blessings. As I was reading through the activities shared this week on the Discover & Explore linky, ...

Handmade Turkey Puzzle for Thanksgiving

I really love November!  It's a month that I like to refocus on the ideas of gratitude, family and connecting with the kids (especially before some of the chaos that the holiday season seems to usher in each year). And this week, ...

10 Thanksgiving Books for Kids about Gratitude & Traditions

These wonderful Thanksgiving books for kids share about gratitude, traditions, being thankful & family!Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays -- a time to celebrate what we're thankful for and remember how our country began. A...