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Fun Activities for Kids on Valentine’s Day

February 11, 2025

February has arrived, and that means another Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. While some kids may be celebrating for the first time, others may be looking for some fun activities to show their love for this special day. We have a few things you can do with your kids to get them interested in Valentine’s Day. Fake Stained-Glass Heart Designs – Start with a white sheet of paper. Then mix glue with black paint and create a heart design on

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Stopping the Boredom: Fun Activities for Kids This Winter

January 21, 2025

Cold, clouds, and rain can put a damper on your activities this winter, but there is plenty you can do to stop the winter blues! We have come up with a few fun things you can do to help entertain and educate your kids. Make Your Own Winter Snow Globe – Start by finding a mason jar, or an airtight glass container. Then, add some water and have the kids add some glitter or bright plastic pieces. They can even add in

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Summer Learning: Seasons Around the World

August 29, 2024

We finally find ourselves in that time of year that kids everywhere dread – the return of the school year. Throughout this Summer Learning series, we’ve aimed to incorporate continued education into your child care. Learning is such a vital part of early development, and we hope you’ve found these topics interesting and fun to teach children about! To round out the series, we’re covering seasons around the world to explore the geography and cultural significance of seasons on our diverse planet.

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Welcome 2024 with Picture Books Celebrating New Year’s Traditions

December 21, 2023

Soon, people around the world will be celebrating the start of a fresh, new year. Count down to 2024 with these fantastic picture books about New Year’s traditions across countries and cultures. Shante Keys and the New Year’s Peas by Gail Piernas-Davenport, illustrated by Marion Eldridge Shante’s grandmother is out of black-eyed peas — and the family always eats them on New Year’s Day for good luck! As Shante goes out to search for peas, she learns about her neighbors’ traditions and celebrations

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Fun Indoor Activities During Winter – Part 1

December 14, 2023

  As we head into the holiday season, it’s also the time when the weather gets cold, and child care providers are looking for activities to do with their kids. As the rain and snow fall, its time to find some fun indoor activities. We have gathered just a few ideas for you: Tissue paper mittens – This is a fun activity that doesn’t take a lot of prep work, but can last for hours. First, draw or paint the outline of

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Stay Warm This Winter With Picture Books About Penguins

November 24, 2023

Winter snow and ice are on their way. Snuggle up somewhere warm and enjoy these picture books about everyone’s favorite cold-weather bird: penguins! Lost and Found, by Oliver Jeffers When a penguin arrives at a boy’s door, he decides to help it find its way back to the South Pole. On the way, he learns about what really makes a home. The penguin and boy return in Up and Down. Seals are Jerks, by Jared Chapman Lorelei is sure that penguins and

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Finding Fun Fall Activities For Kids

September 29, 2023

Fall is here! As the season changes, it’s time to think about new activities you can do with your kids. With the weather getting cooler, it may be better to stay indoors, but there are a few activities you can still do outside. Find Things to Draw in Nature – This can be an indoor and outdoor activity. First, go into the yard, or on a small walk, and have kids find things from nature like leaves, branches, acorns, etc. You can

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A Playlist ft. Black Musical Artists

March 1, 2023

Today is the last day of Black History Month, but we can celebrate Black history, culture, and lives every day. Renata Bryant, Community and Advocacy Specialist at Imagine, put together a playlist of music by Black artists, with a mix of songs for littles and their caregivers. Here are a few highlights from the last six decades for your next dance party: “Uptight (Everything’s Alright)” by Stevie Wonder (1967) – This is one of Motown great Stevie Wonder’s first hits. The bass

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Valentine’s Day Activities For Kids

February 10, 2023

During the month of February, many providers are looking for different activities to do with kids to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Of course, most providers will have kids make Valentine’s Day cards to give to their friends, but there are many other things you can help them create during this heart-filled holiday. We have come up with just a few activities for you to enjoy with your kids. Lace and Heart Prints in Playdough – Instead of using paint to create prints on

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Holiday Activities for Kids

December 30, 2022

There is a lot going on this time of year, and it’s important to help kids celebrate the different winter holidays. Whether they celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanza, making an activity for the holiday is a good way to help kids celebrate, and learn about the different days people observe. Here are just a few ideas to get kids interested and involved this time of year. New Year Resolutions List – This can be something you do with kids that is easy

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Fun Activities for Kids on Valentine’s Day

February 11, 2025

February has arrived, and that means another Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. While some kids may be celebrating for the first time, others may be looking for some fun activities to show their love for this special day. We have a few things you can do with your kids to get them interested in Valentine’s Day. Fake Stained-Glass Heart Designs – Start with a white sheet of paper. Then mix glue with black paint and create a heart design on

Read More

Stopping the Boredom: Fun Activities for Kids This Winter

January 21, 2025

Cold, clouds, and rain can put a damper on your activities this winter, but there is plenty you can do to stop the winter blues! We have come up with a few fun things you can do to help entertain and educate your kids. Make Your Own Winter Snow Globe – Start by finding a mason jar, or an airtight glass container. Then, add some water and have the kids add some glitter or bright plastic pieces. They can even add in

Read More

Summer Learning: Seasons Around the World

August 29, 2024

We finally find ourselves in that time of year that kids everywhere dread – the return of the school year. Throughout this Summer Learning series, we’ve aimed to incorporate continued education into your child care. Learning is such a vital part of early development, and we hope you’ve found these topics interesting and fun to teach children about! To round out the series, we’re covering seasons around the world to explore the geography and cultural significance of seasons on our diverse planet.

Read More
A graphic featuring pink and purple fireworks in the text "celebrate the new year with picture books"

Welcome 2024 with Picture Books Celebrating New Year’s Traditions

December 21, 2023

Soon, people around the world will be celebrating the start of a fresh, new year. Count down to 2024 with these fantastic picture books about New Year’s traditions across countries and cultures. Shante Keys and the New Year’s Peas by Gail Piernas-Davenport, illustrated by Marion Eldridge Shante’s grandmother is out of black-eyed peas — and the family always eats them on New Year’s Day for good luck! As Shante goes out to search for peas, she learns about her neighbors’ traditions and celebrations

Read More

Fun Indoor Activities During Winter – Part 1

December 14, 2023

  As we head into the holiday season, it’s also the time when the weather gets cold, and child care providers are looking for activities to do with their kids. As the rain and snow fall, its time to find some fun indoor activities. We have gathered just a few ideas for you: Tissue paper mittens – This is a fun activity that doesn’t take a lot of prep work, but can last for hours. First, draw or paint the outline of

Read More
A graphic that has three penguins holding presence and a book with the title Penguin Picture Books for Winter Weather

Stay Warm This Winter With Picture Books About Penguins

November 24, 2023

Winter snow and ice are on their way. Snuggle up somewhere warm and enjoy these picture books about everyone’s favorite cold-weather bird: penguins! Lost and Found, by Oliver Jeffers When a penguin arrives at a boy’s door, he decides to help it find its way back to the South Pole. On the way, he learns about what really makes a home. The penguin and boy return in Up and Down. Seals are Jerks, by Jared Chapman Lorelei is sure that penguins and

Read More

Finding Fun Fall Activities For Kids

September 29, 2023

Fall is here! As the season changes, it’s time to think about new activities you can do with your kids. With the weather getting cooler, it may be better to stay indoors, but there are a few activities you can still do outside. Find Things to Draw in Nature – This can be an indoor and outdoor activity. First, go into the yard, or on a small walk, and have kids find things from nature like leaves, branches, acorns, etc. You can

Read More
A graphic with a photo of a little girl dancing with glow sticks and text that reads "Black History Month Playlist"

A Playlist ft. Black Musical Artists

March 1, 2023

Today is the last day of Black History Month, but we can celebrate Black history, culture, and lives every day. Renata Bryant, Community and Advocacy Specialist at Imagine, put together a playlist of music by Black artists, with a mix of songs for littles and their caregivers. Here are a few highlights from the last six decades for your next dance party: “Uptight (Everything’s Alright)” by Stevie Wonder (1967) – This is one of Motown great Stevie Wonder’s first hits. The bass

Read More

Valentine’s Day Activities For Kids

February 10, 2023

During the month of February, many providers are looking for different activities to do with kids to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Of course, most providers will have kids make Valentine’s Day cards to give to their friends, but there are many other things you can help them create during this heart-filled holiday. We have come up with just a few activities for you to enjoy with your kids. Lace and Heart Prints in Playdough – Instead of using paint to create prints on

Read More

Holiday Activities for Kids

December 30, 2022

There is a lot going on this time of year, and it’s important to help kids celebrate the different winter holidays. Whether they celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanza, making an activity for the holiday is a good way to help kids celebrate, and learn about the different days people observe. Here are just a few ideas to get kids interested and involved this time of year. New Year Resolutions List – This can be something you do with kids that is easy

Read More

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