Jungle Book Printables For Kids

February 28, 2016 by
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Disney’s Jungle Book will be opening in theaters April 15, 2016.  We have 2 Jungle Book printables for your children to enjoy, Spot The Differences and a Maze.  Feel free to print and have a little fun.

The Jungle Book” movie is an all-new live-action epic adventure about Mowgli, a man-cub who’s been raised by a family of wolves. The main character, Mowgli, finds he is no longer welcome in the jungle when fearsome tiger Shere Khan, who bears the scars of Man, promises to eliminate what he sees as a threat. Urged to abandon the only home he’s ever known, Mowgli embarks on a captivating journey of self-discovery, guided by panther-turnedstern mentor Bagheera, and the free-spirited bear Baloo. Along the way, Mowgli encounters jungle creatures who don’t exactly have his best interests at heart, including Kaa, a python whose seductive voice and gaze hypnotizes the man-cub, and the smooth-talking King Louie, who tries to coerce Mowgli into giving up the secret to the elusive and deadly red flower: fire.   

The characters and stories of “The Jungle Book” have reached people from all parts of the world. Bombay-born English writer Rudyard Kipling channeled his love of India in 1894’s “The Jungle Book,” following with “The Second Jungle Book” in 1895. Though considered children’s books, the stories—with their lush landscapes and talking animals—sparked interest in young and old alike—often introducing readers to India for the first time. Kipling, who wrote the stories while starting a family in Vermont, published additional books and short-story collections, and ultimately became the highest-paid writer in the world at age 32. He received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1907.  

Be sure to mark your calendar for April 15. Make movie night a family affair  and enjoy the printables.

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Preschool Activities Matching Game

February 23, 2016 by 1 Comment

Today, I’m sharing parenting tips on preschool activities.  Does your child love cupcakes and ice cream cones?  Who doesn’t love these delicious treats.  My educational matching games is designed to help stimulate the mind of preschoolers.  Our preschool activities, matching games, will also entertain your child.  Most importantly, they will help them recognize differences and similarities.

 

Check out my preschool activities:

 

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Additionally, I’m a big advocate of early childhood development.  I believe it is essential in a child’s education.  Matching items/objects helps to develop a child’s logic and make connections.  Also, it also helps to develop the desire to learn and builds a solid foundation for success.  Early childhood development puts children on a clear path for success in kindergarten and beyond.

 

 

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Unfortunately, my granddaughter will be starting kindergarten in the fall.  It’s unfortunate because I wanted my babies to stay babies forever.  Yes, it is hard to believe that my 2 pound 10 ounce preemie is thriving and about to enter school.  So, I’ve started creating a series of preschool activities to help with her educational development.

Furthermore, our Cupcake Matching game is filled with brightly colored and delicious cupcakes.  They are sure to grab the attention of any preschooler.  As a result, feel free to print this worksheet and whip up a  batch of cupcakes.  As a matter of fact, you can ick up a few from your favorite bakery if you’re short on time.  They will be perfect to reward your little student for doing a great job.  You  can reward yourself too. I love this game already.

It is important that preschoolers use their thinking skills.  Matching items is a great way to accomplish that goal.  Drawing lines to connect the pairs to each other will help children sharpen their fine motor skills.  Help them match pairs at home with this fun preschool activities sheet. Children love figuring things out. You may also like our Super Hero  matching preschool activities sheet.

Download the preschool/kindergarten sweet treats here.  Please leave us a comment below, and let us know how you’re helping your preschooler and kindergartener to develop logic and problem solving skills

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Preschool Valentine’s Day Activities

February 7, 2016 by 4 Comments

Today, I’m sharing parenting tips on Preschool Valentine’s Day Activities.  There will be more candy, roses, teddy bears, kisses, and cards received than you can count. Valentine’s Day has become big business.  Don’t get me wrong, I love receiving roses, teddy bears and all the other gifts received on February 14.  However, a quiet day/evening at home with a glass of wine is the perfect gift for me.

 

 

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However, lets not forget about the kids.  Because Valentine’s Day isn’t just for adults.  Even though it was many years ago, I loved Valentine’s Day when I was in school.  I remember making Valentine’s boxes for cards and bringing treats for the class party.  Nothing has changed.  Now, I make treats for my grandchildren and their classmates.  Kids love receiving lunch box notes, candy hearts, cards and doing Valentine’s Day Activities.  You can also plan a school party, play games, watch movies at home, and just have fun with them.  As a result, I developed these Preschool Valentine’s Day Activities sheets for your little one.

 

 

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So, the Preschool Valentine’s kids printables  are fun, bright, and educational. These activities are perfect for homeschooling moms or moms who want to give kids additional homework or fun activities.

 

 

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Preschool Valentine’s Day Activities Include:

  • Coloring page
  • Spot the difference
  • Tracing
  • Connect the Hearts

 

Print these activities, prepare a Valentine’s Day snack and let them have enjoy the day.

 

 

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Isn’t Valentine’s Day Bear adorable.  He would make the perfect companion for a cupcake treat made by you and the kids.  So, grab a box of crayons and start coloring with our preschooler.  It will make a great memory.  Finally, I’m sure your preschooler or kindergartener would love these activities.  We have a coloring page, match, tracing, spot the difference and a draw a line activities.  Download the activities here.

 

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African American Inventors in America

February 4, 2016 by 3 Comments

February is Black History Month. Today, I’m sharing Black Inventors In America and their inventions.  There’s some controversy as to whether or not there should be a Black History Month.  Some people believe that there shouldn’t be a month that focuses on one race’s accomplishments.  However, some people believe that many accomplishments by African American’s in America have been diminished or simply not recognized.   As a result, I believe that we should continue Black History Month.

 

 

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It’s important that children of color learn about everyone’s contribution to our country.  They need to have role models and leaders in science and math as well.  Our country is great because of diversity.  Diverse people made a contribution this great country.  This includes Black Inventors and Artists.   They invented the street mailboxes, adhesives, spark plugs, and more.  I believe as parents and grandparents, it is our responsibility to teach our children about American’s history and that includes Black History.   Schools don’t have an extensive program on Black History.

As a result, I developed this fun and educational match games for older children.  The goal is to match the Black Inventors to their Inventions.  The kids may know some of the Inventors/Inventions, but they may have to Google others.  This is a great way to have a family discussion.  And, for your children to further their education on Black Inventors.  You can discuss how the invention is used in your home, their grandparents home or society in general.  Turn it into a fun, educational game.  It’s perfect for a road trip too.  Visiting the National Museum of African American History is a great way to learn about African American in this country.

I’ve included an Answer Key.  Print both the challenge and answer key here.  Have fun with the kids, and be sure to check back for additional Black History posts.

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Inspirational Quote – Requirements

December 21, 2015 by 1 Comment

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The Good Dinosaur Activity Pack II

November 11, 2015 by Leave a Comment

 

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The Good Dinosaur will be opening in theaters November 25.  Be sure to save the date. The Good Dinosaur will be the perfect way to entertain the children while you’re preparing dishes for Thanksgiving Day. Especially when you need a little me time through the day.  From Disney Pixar’s file: “The Good Dinosaur” asks the question: What if the asteroid that forever changed life on Earth missed the planet completely and giant dinosaurs never became extinct? Pixar Animation Studios takes you on an epic journey into the world of dinosaurs. An Apatosaurus named Arlo makes an unlikely human friend named Spot. “From the moment Arlo is born, he’s afraid of the world,” says first-time director Peter Sohn.  Arlo learns the power of confronting his fears.  He discovers what he is truly capable of while traveling through a harsh and mysterious landscape.

“Spot is the opposite of Arlo,” continues Sohn. “He’s tenacious, brave and an animal in every sense of the word. It’s the story of a boy and his dog.  In this story, the boy is a dinosaur and the dog is a boy.”

The voice cast includes Jeffrey Wright (“The Hunger Games: Mockingjay” – parts I & II, HBO’s “Boardwalk Empire”) as Arlo’s wise Poppa, Frances McDormand (HBO’s “Olive Kitteridge,” “Fargo”) as Arlo’s strong Momma, Marcus Scribner (ABC’s “black•ish”) as Arlo’s brother Buck, Raymond Ochoa (NBC’s “The Night Shift,” TNT’s “Rizzoli & Isles,” “Disney’s A Christmas Carol”) as Arlo, Jack Bright (“Monsters University”) as Spot, Steve Zahn (“Captain Fantastic,” “The Ridiculous 6,” “Rescue Dawn,” “Mad Dogs”) as a fearless pterodactyl named Thunderclap, AJ Buckley (TNT’s “Murder in the First,” FX’s “Justified”) as teen T-Rex Nash, Anna Paquin (HBO’s “True Blood”) as Nash’s tenacious sister Ramsey, and Sam Elliott (FX’s “Justified,” “I’ll See You in My Dreams,” “Grandma”) as T-Rex patriarch Butch.

We have put together activity sheets for those who are excited to see The Good Dinosaur.

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You can download the printables here:  Good Dinosaur Activity Pack.  Which of the activities is your favorite?

 

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Inspirational Quote – Burning Bridges

November 8, 2015 by 1 Comment

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Disney’s – The Good Dinosaur

October 7, 2015 by Leave a Comment

 

A TRIO OF T-REXES — An Apatosaurus named Arlo must face his fears—and three impressive T-Rexes—in Disney•Pixar’s “The Good Dinosaur.” Featuring the voices of AJ Buckley, Anna Paquin and Sam Elliott as the T-Rexes, “The Good Dinosaur” opens in theaters nationwide Nov. 25, 2015. ©2015 Disney•Pixar. All Rights Reserved.

A TRIO OF T-REXES — An Apatosaurus named Arlo must face his fears—and three impressive T-Rexes—in Disney•Pixar’s “The Good Dinosaur.” Featuring the voices of AJ Buckley, Anna Paquin and Sam Elliott as the T-Rexes, “The Good Dinosaur” opens in theaters nationwide Nov. 25, 2015. ©2015 Disney•Pixar. All Rights Reserved.


“The Good Dinosaur” asks the question: What if the asteroid that forever changed life on Earth missed the planet completely and giant dinosaurs never became extinct? Pixar Animation Studios takes you on an epic journey into the world of dinosaurs where an Apatosaurus named Arlo makes an unlikely human friend. While traveling through a harsh and mysterious landscape, Arlo learns the power of confronting his fears and discovers what he is truly capable of.

Young children will be able to relate to Arlo.  Arlo has been afraid of everything since he was born.  He has two siblings, Libby and Buck.  He was the runt of the three.  Libby and Buck are successful on the farm, but Arlo’s timid nature causes him to have trouble adjusting to farm life.

Henry, Arlo’s father, tries to build up Arlo’s courage and gives him a task to help boost his confidence and self-esteem.  He puts him in charge of guarding their silo.  He helps Arlo set a trap.  It catches a cave boy, but Arlo doesn’t have the heart to kill him. Instead he sets him free.  Henry is disappointed in Arlo.  He decides to take Arlo with him to catch the cave boy.

During their journey, Arlo and Henry get caught in a flash flood.  Henry saves his son, but he is swept away and dies.  After his father dies, Arlo finds alone.  He becomes more responsible on the family farm.  One day he spots the cave boy in the silo.  He chases the cave boy, and they both fall into the river.  This time Arlo is swept far away from his home.  He must find the courage to face his fears and find his way home.

Save the date and head out to see the Good Dinosaur.  Until than enjoy the Good Dinosaur activity pack. Print, color and enjoy. Print the activity sheets here.

 

 

 

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Outside Scavenger Hunt for Kids

October 3, 2015 by

Today, I’m sharing parenting tips on outside scavenger hunt for kids. Fall is here, and it’s a perfect time to go on a nature hunt with the children.  Leaves are changing colors, pumpkin patches have come to life, and corn mazes await you.   Also, it’s a great way to get the children excited about Halloween. You can talk about customs, parties and treats.  Lets not forget about football season, tailgating and delicious recipes for parties and family gatherings.

Additionally, it’s still warm enough for the children to go outside and play.  So, a fall nature hunt is a great way to get together as a family, get some exercise and explore nature. Plan a day of hiking, walking the neighborhood or spending the day at your favorite park is the perfect place to play a nature hunt game.  It can be a great opportunity for the children to ask questions and learn about nature.

 

 

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If you decide to visit the park to find your nature hunt ideas, pack a lunch filled with our fall snack items ideas.  You can enjoy each other’s company after the nature hunt.  Talk about a funny moment that you encountered during your walk.  You can also take pictures of the kids hunting for items or other scenic items that you find along the way.

Furthermore, you can drive away the neighborhood or town if it’s cold.  The kids can still get out of the house and you can enjoy other in a nice warm vehicle.

While you’re walking and taking pictures look for the items on the Nature Hunt list. We’ve added different color leaves, pumpkins, a stick, acorn, pinecone and more.  They’re all  easy to find and common in all most areas across the country.  If you need materials for a fall craft project, this would a great time for you to gather items as you walk along too.  So, this can include fall leaves of various colors, acorns, pinecones and more.

 

 

 

Scavenger Hunt Printables

 

 

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Finally, feel free to print our fall nature hunt ideas on cardstock.  You can place the printables on a clipboard to make it easier for the kids to check off items.  Download the Fall Nature Hunt Ideas Printable here.  Also, you may also like:  Road Trip Scavenger Hunt Game



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Printable Santa Claus Letter

December 5, 2014 by
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Is your child on the Naughty or Nice list?  It’s the time of year that children are dreaming.  They are watching commercials and browsing flyers. My grandchildren love to mark the flyers so I can see and remember what they want.  I’m sure other children are also dreaming of a new doll, video game, bike or the latest Jordan shoes too.

Thousands of letters will be written to Santa Claus and mailed to the North Pole.  They will be listing everything that they want under the tree.  Little elves will be checking the list to ensure that the boys and girls on the Nice not Naughty List.  So, making the Nice List is always been an incentive for good behavior this time of year.

My grandchildren are rewarded with this Santa Claus Letter before Christmas. The letter lets them know that they’re on the Nice List.  There’s also a Nice List Certificate.  Good behavior should always be rewarded.  It’s also a great way to keep them motivated to stay on the Nice List.

You can download the letter and certificate here.  Oh, be sure to leave Santa a nice plate of cookies and a big glass of milk too. Santa needs his strength to deliver those gifts.  Ho Ho Ho! Merry Christmas.

 

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