This space alien matching game is quick and very easy to set up! This would be a great activity for a rainy day or anytime you need a bit of a break. I love how simple it is to print it out and play! Be sure to check out the recommended reading list at the […]
Rainy Day Activity – Paper Pizza Parlor
July 23, 2017 by
This rainy day activity for kids is simple and easy to set up. This paper pizza parlor is the perfect way to indulge your stuffed animal friends to a special treat! The kids can help prepare the ingredients while developing early scissor skills. This rainy day activity is sure to foster lots of imaginative playtime […]
Kids Books to Celebrate Individuality
September 15, 2015 by
Kids books that celebrate individuality can help teach us that it is okay to be different! If you are looking for books to encourage kids to think for themselves, or stories that foster acceptance of others who may be unique, these are some of our favorites. It takes a lot of courage to stand out in […]
10 Beginning Chapter Book Series for Kids
June 4, 2015 by
This year my oldest son began venturing to a new section of the library because he now has the ability to read and enjoy chapter books independently. Watching him read on the couch, on his bed, or in the car is a beautiful, beautiful thing! I can’t help but smile when he suddenly giggles or sounds […]
10 Books for Early Readers
March 16, 2014 by
Reading with your child is one of the greatest gifts you can give them. Listed below are 10 enjoyable books for early readers! Books for Early Readers Let’s Go for a Drive! by Mo WillemsFirst the Egg by Laura Vaccaro SeegerFrog and Toad Storybook Treasury by Arnold LobelHenry and Mudge Ready to Read Value Pack […]
Exploring Nature with Books
June 12, 2013 by
The best part about summer for me is getting outside with my children! I love watching their eyes light up when they pop a wild berry into their mouths or find a snail along a forest trail. We spend hours and hours outside each day, sometimes doing more formal learning such as species identification and […]
5 Books to Inspire Creativity
March 22, 2013 by
Children love to draw, paint, and create, and seem inherently creative. To further encourage your children to understand that their artwork is valuable and unique, I’ve created a list of five great story books that inspire artistic creativity! Ish – This is one of my all-time favorite books! Ramon loves to draw, but when […]
5 Books About Colors
February 23, 2013 by
I’ve asked the contributors here at Inner Child Learning for their recommendations on books about colors. Here are five of our favorites! 1. How Do Dinosaurs Learn Their Colors?– We love this series of books by Jane Yolen and Mark Teague! Follow along as you discover how dinosaurs learn their colors using items around the […]
