Put Me in the Zoo Colorful Leopard Spots Craft for Kids!
Put Me in the Zoo by Robert Lopshire is a fun book to read for Dr. Seuss Week (or any day of the year). The book, originally published in 1960, [...]
No Tech Video Game Math Maze Challenge for Kids
Wikki Stix takes a video game offline to challenge your own kids to create a game maze that will enhance math skills, too. Kids can step away from screens, have [...]
STEAM Heart Art Challenge: Learning about Symmetry with Process Art
Heart Art is a fun and creative process art STEAM challenge to inspire kids to critical thinking while learning about the line of symmetry. Wikki Stix is a wonderful tool [...]
Mr. Popper’s Penguins and a “Penguin Poop” Popper Craft!
Mr. Popper’s Penguins by Richard and Florence Atwater was originally published in 1938. The book has withstood the test of time as a classic chapter book for kids ages 7-10. [...]
Waiting is Not Easy: Book, Craft, and Tips for Kids
Learning to wait patiently requires effort from kids (and even adults). Waiting can seem endless when kids are looking forward to a future time. Waiting for big moments like Christmas, [...]
Quilled Christmas Tree Craft for Kids!
Quilling is an art technique usually accomplished with rolled pieces of paper. With Wikki Stix, kids can design and quill without the need for glue. Wikki Stix is tacky and [...]
There Was A Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow: Sequencing and Creation for Kids!
There Was An Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow by Lucille Colandro is a delightful seasonal picture book for kids. The rhyme and rhythm in the book keep kids engaged [...]
NAEYC Highlights
The NAEYC (National Association for the Education of the Young Child) annual conference was held in Washington, D.C. on Nov. 14-17, 2018. Attendees were invited to draw a letter [...]
‘Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving: Turkey Card Crafts for Kids!
‘Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving by Dav Pilkey (Scholastic Books) is a picture book filled with fun for kids before Thanksgiving. The illustrations have a Van Gogh artistic touch to [...]
Exploring WARM Fall Colors: Harvest Sunset Craft for Kids!
In many areas of the United States, nature is alive with the beautiful warm colors of fall. Introduce your own kids to the basic color wheel, and then use warm [...]