When incorporating enrichment into your daily school lives, don't forget ti make time for health/safety in your enrichment periods. Thr US Fire Administration recently share their fire safety coloring voom on their social media platforms making it easy to download. Does your kid love fire trucks? Does your child love to color or do fun … Continue reading USFA Coloring Book
I Spy Something Red…
So the latest Facebook challenge can be something fun for kids to do. Everyone on social media the last couple days has been all about finding photographs with a specific color in the photo. So with that in mind, I'd like to issue the challenge to you and your family. Now is the perfect time … Continue reading I Spy Something Red…
Stay Safe with These Bicycle Safety Tips
It has been beautiful weather and I've see lots of families out walking and biking while maintaining social distancing. Physical activity is a terrific idea to do during this stressful time. Not only is it great for your muscles and heart, it releases stress and improves mood. If you and your family are going to … Continue reading Stay Safe with These Bicycle Safety Tips
Let’s Do Some Yoga
Weather has turned a bit cooler here in North Carolina and many families may not be as active as they were the last several days. One physical activity that works great inside is Yoga. Adriene Mishler, host of the popular Yoga with Adriene social media sites, has developed a Yoga for Kids video (see below). … Continue reading Let’s Do Some Yoga
Thursday Writing Prompts
From the beach to the mountains, spanning the great state of North Carolina. Tuesday's writing prompts brought back wonderful memories of the beach. Today, we'll think of exciting times in the Great Smokey Mountains of North Carolina. Do you enjoy going to the mountains? For fishing? Tubing? Winter skiing? Here are some of my favorite … Continue reading Thursday Writing Prompts
Eight Ways to Keep in Touch With Your Local Firefighters
While local fire departments are closed to the public right now, that doesn't mean that you can't continue to show your community helpers how much you love and appreciate them. Looking for a way to stay connected with fire department personnel? I've got a couple ideas for you. #1 - Cards are always greatly appreciated. … Continue reading Eight Ways to Keep in Touch With Your Local Firefighters
Story Time with the A.L. Brown High School “Cheer-READERS”
The members of A.L. Brown High's cheer leading squad are making the local news for their "Cheer-READING" skills. Since the beginning of distant learning several weeks ago, the members have been taking turns doing virtual read-alouds with their favorite children's books. https://www.facebook.com/pvgiraldo/videos/10216106429040397/ A.L. Brown High School is located in Kannapolis, N.C. The mascot is the … Continue reading Story Time with the A.L. Brown High School “Cheer-READERS”
Tuesday Writing Prompts
Today's prompts are brought to you by my BEACH FEVER! Don't know if any of you are like me, but I the more I think about going to the beach; the more I want to be there! I love to go to North Myrtle Beach (Windy Hill area) SC and Atlantic Beach/Emerald Isle area of … Continue reading Tuesday Writing Prompts
Fire Departments Across the Country Share COVID-19 Safety Information
Harrisburg (NC) Fire Department recently created this flow chart to help others understand and to reemphasize the importance of staying home during this time. (As a side note: Walmart had a post on social media today that IF you have to go out for essential items remember: 1 CART ---- 1 PERSON. This post was … Continue reading Fire Departments Across the Country Share COVID-19 Safety Information
FREE COLORING PAGES & ACTIVITY PACKS FROM NICKELODEON
Paw Patrol? Peppa Pig? Spongebob Squarepants? These cartoons are always guaranteed to bring a good laugh, but that's not all Nickelodeon has to offer our kids. At Nickelodeon Parent, there is a plethora of resources for you to share with your children. Coloring pages, activity packs, printables, apps., and much more. The more I look; … Continue reading FREE COLORING PAGES & ACTIVITY PACKS FROM NICKELODEON
Children's Author - Maria Bostian 