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December Birthdays!

🎉✨ Happy December Birthdays! ✨🎉 To all our BIG HUGS friends celebrating this month – we’re sending you the biggest birthday HUGS! December is a beautiful time to celebrate joy, learning, and gratitude as we head into the giving season. And a special update… our Holiday Giveaway winners have been messaged! Thank you to everyoneContinue reading “December Birthdays!”

Thanksgiving is tomorrow!

Tomorrow we celebrate one of the best reminders of all, gratitude. 🦃💛As we gather with family and friends, let’s take a moment to appreciate the little things that bring BIG HUGS into our lives – laughter, love, and time spent together. What’s one thing you’re feeling thankful for this Thanksgiving? Share below and spread someContinue reading “Thanksgiving is tomorrow!”

GIVEAWAY!

🎁🎉 Holiday Giveaway – it’s the giving season! We’re celebrating with gratitude by giving away 3 copies of the BIG HUGS for Kids Activity Book, perfect for ages 4-8. Designed for parents, grandparents, teachers, and homeschool families, this activity book makes learning fun, meaningful, and screen-free. The BIG HUGS for Kids Learn and Move SeriesContinue reading “GIVEAWAY!”

Attitude of Gratitude

Let’s wrap up this week with a BIG HUG of gratitude. 💖When we focus on helping others, we discover our truest selves – and that’s something worth celebrating every day. “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”– Mahatma Gandhi Who has inspired you to give, serve, orContinue reading “Attitude of Gratitude”

Gratitude Video

Gratitude grows when we share it! 💖This month, let’s celebrate the people who make our days brighter. Whether it’s a friend, teacher, or family member – tell them how thankful you are. 🌟 Tag a friend you’re grateful for in the comments below and spread a BIG HUG of appreciation! 🦩💫 #BigHugsForKids #KamiTheFlamingo #AttitudeOfGratitude #ThankfulHeartContinue reading “Gratitude Video”

American Education Week

🍎💖 It’s American Education Week (November 17–21)! This week, we celebrate the amazing educators, parents, and mentors who dedicate their time and hearts to helping kids grow, learn, and shine. 🦩✨ Teaching is one of the greatest gifts, and it works best when we support each other. As part of our November Attitude of Gratitude,Continue reading “American Education Week”

TPT Reminder!

🦩✨ Exciting things are in the works! We’re still hard at work preparing for our BIG HUGS for Kids launch on Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) – coming early next year! 🍎💫 Our classroom companions will feature lessons and activities that bring geography, movement, and emotional learning to life for young learners. Stay tuned for sneakContinue reading “TPT Reminder!”

Celebrate Diversity!

🌎💖 In today’s global world, it’s more important than ever to help children understand and celebrate diversity from an early age. Children’s books have the power to shape how young minds see themselves and others—which is why representation matters. Through colorful stories and movement-based learning, the BIG HUGS for Kids – Learn and Move SeriesContinue reading “Celebrate Diversity!”

Question!

💬 How do you teach kindness and respect in your home or classroom? Kindness and respect aren’t just good manners-they’re life skills that help our kids grow into compassionate, confident, and caring people. 🦩💖 At BIG HUGS for Kids, we believe small actions make a big difference:✨ Listening to others✨ Saying “thank you” and “please”✨Continue reading “Question!”

National Parents as Teachers Day

🍎💖 Tomorrow is National Parents as Teachers Day! Parents are a child’s very first teachers, helping them learn kindness, curiosity, and confidence long before school begins. 🦩✨ We’re celebrating all the incredible parents, grandparents, and caregivers who teach through love and example every single day. Your encouragement helps kids believe in themselves and keep growingContinue reading “National Parents as Teachers Day”

National Family Literacy Month

📚🦩 National Family Literacy Month is here! Reading together isn’t just about learning new words, it’s about building connection, confidence, and memories that last. Each story shared helps kids strengthen their imagination, focus, and love for learning. 💕 Here are a few reasons to make family reading a daily habit this month:✅ Strengthens family bonds✅Continue reading “National Family Literacy Month”

Attitude of Gratitude

🎉🍂 Happy November Birthdays! 🍂🎉 To all our amazing readers, parents, grandparents, teachers, and little learners celebrating this month-BIG HUGS for Kids wishes you a joyful, love-filled birthday! 🦩💖 November is all about having an Attitude of Gratitude, and we’re so thankful for our growing BIG HUGS community that continues to inspire kindness, learning, andContinue reading “Attitude of Gratitude”

Happy Halloween!

🎃🦩 Happy Halloween from BIG HUGS for Kids! 🦩🎃 Kami’s all dressed up as a BIG HUG today, complete with her favorite treat from Book 1… a lollipop! 🍭💖 Wishing all our readers, teachers, and families a fun, safe, and joy-filled Halloween!Whether you’re trick-or-treating, reading before bed, or creating your own BIG HUGS moves, remember:Continue reading “Happy Halloween!”

Hey Homeschoolers!

📖✨ Hey Homeschoolers! Here’s a Great Way to Get Kids Engaged While Reading! ✨ Want to make reading time more fun and interactive? Try giving each character their own voice! 🗣️💫 In BIG HUGS for Kids – Book 1, Kami meets new friends from different states—and when each one has a unique voice, the storyContinue reading “Hey Homeschoolers!”