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Simple and Fun Bookmark Crafts for Kids

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We recently had a little bookmark craft camp at our house. We were running dangerously low on bookmarks, and I was grabbing random receipts and junk mail to mark my spot. Now, we have lots of pretty bookmarks use, and some extras for gift-giving, too. I’m sharing our three favorite bookmark crafts at Simple Kids [...]

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4 Simple Skills to Practice During Read-Alouds

{Originally published March 2010} A bit of thinking-aloud, conversation, and encouragement are all you need to add a little extra learning to your snuggly read-aloud time! Boost your child’s reading comprehension skills by incorporating these simple activities into your existing read-aloud time: 1. Predict Look at the cover and read the title. Ask, “What do [...]

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Gift Idea: Book Series Sampler

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Natalie loves reading book series – she’s just like me! I am always looking for new series that will interest her and thought a book series sampler would be a great gift idea for many kids (and even adults) on my list. To make a book series sampler, just gather the first book of 3-5 [...]

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Our Favorite Board Books

Wanna take a trip down memory lane with me? During the long (and apparently never-ending) unpacking process at our new house, I came across a bin of board books that I had saved. Even though my girls have mostly outgrown these little treasures, I couldn’t bear to part with our favorite board books. These books [...]

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Read + Play: If I Built a Car

Hello all! Happy Children’s Book Week! I love pairing a great story with a fun activity. Here’s a story that was an instant hit in our house and continues to be a favorite: If I Built a Car by Chris Van Dusen. This is a fun, imaginative story about a boy’s dream car. From a [...]

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