Today’s reminder for our little learners: you are brave, you are kind, and you can do hard things. 💛🦩 Sometimes all it takes is one encouraging message to help a child believe in themselves. Let’s keep lifting kids up with words that inspire confidence, curiosity, and courage. Share this with someone who needs a BIGContinue reading “Today’s reminder for our little learners”
Author Archives: bighugsforkids
Books are perfect for snow days!
Snow days are made for books! 📚❄️ When school is cancelled and kids are home, BIG HUGS for Kids is the perfect way to turn a snowy day into a learning adventure. From movement and confidence to reading and geography, each book helps keep little minds active while staying cozy indoors. Visit Amazon and searchContinue reading “Books are perfect for snow days!”
Homeschool Hack
🏡📚 Homeschool Hack: Incorporate BIG HUGS into Your Weekly Lesson Looking for a simple way to add movement, confidence, and learning into your homeschool routine? Try building BIG HUGS into your weekly lesson plan. Read a story, learn a new state, practice a movement, and let your child lead the activity – it’s a funContinue reading “Homeschool Hack”
Winter Reading Tip #2
📚❄️ Winter Reading Tip #2: Create a Reading Basket ❄️📚 Make reading extra inviting this winter by creating a special reading basket for your child. Fill it with your favorite books, a cozy blanket, and maybe even a stuffed animal or a bookmark. When kids have their own reading space, they’re more likely to slowContinue reading “Winter Reading Tip #2”
Activity Idea: Write a Kindness Note
💛📝 Activity Idea: Write a Kindness Note One of the simplest ways to teach gratitude and empathy is by helping kids write a kindness note to someone they appreciate – a teacher, grandparent, friend, or neighbor. A few kind words can turn someone’s whole day around. Kami’s printable stationery is available for free on ourContinue reading “Activity Idea: Write a Kindness Note”
Happy National Bird Day!
Happy National Bird Day! 🌟🦩 Today we’re celebrating Kami the Flamingo and all the wonderful birds that make our world colorful and full of life. Birds remind us to stand tall, spread kindness, and always be ourselves – just like Kami does in every BIG HUGS for Kids adventure. What’s your favorite bird? Drop itContinue reading “Happy National Bird Day!”
January Birthdays!
🎉🦩 Happy January Birthdays! 🦩🎉 Sending BIG HUGS to all of our friends celebrating a birthday this month! January is the perfect time to start fresh, dream big, and step into the new year with confidence, kindness, and curiosity. Drop a 🎂 in the comments if you or your little one has a January birthdayContinue reading “January Birthdays!”
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year’s Eve! 🎉✨As we say goodbye to this year and welcome a brand new one, I want to thank you for being part of the BIG HUGS for Kids community. Your support, shares, and encouragement help spread learning, movement, confidence, and kindness to kids and families everywhere. Before the countdown begins, take aContinue reading “Happy New Year!”
Thank you for sharing BIG HUGS with kids and families everywhere! 💛🦩
This year has been filled with learning, movement, kindness, and connection — and none of it would be possible without you. From parents and grandparents to teachers and homeschool families, I’m so grateful for everyone who has read the books, shared the activities, watched the videos, and passed BIG HUGS along to the little learnersContinue reading “Thank you for sharing BIG HUGS with kids and families everywhere! 💛🦩”
National Thank You Note Day
Did you know today is National Thank You Note Day? 💛📝It’s the perfect time to slow down after the holiday excitement and help kids practice gratitude in a fun and meaningful way. Kami’s printable stationery is available on our website — ready for kids to write thank you notes to family, friends, teachers, or anyoneContinue reading “National Thank You Note Day”
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas Eve! 🎄✨Wishing you a cozy, joyful day filled with family, laughter, and the little moments that make this season so special. Whether you’re baking, reading together, or getting ready for tomorrow’s celebration, I’m sending BIG HUGS your way. May your evening be peaceful, bright, and full of love. ❤️🦩
12 Days of BIG HUGS
It’s almost Christmas, and we’re celebrating with a fun way to move, learn, and get those wiggles out! 🎄🦩Our “12 Days of BIG HUGS” video is now live on YouTube – perfect for families and parents looking for screen-free learning with movement built in. Let’s get up, move, and learn together this week!Watch the fullContinue reading “12 Days of BIG HUGS”
What’s your favorite holiday story to read with your kids or class?
What’s your favorite holiday story to read with your kids or class? 🎄📚Whether it’s a classic you grew up with or a new family tradition, holiday stories create cozy memories and spark imagination this time of year. Reading together is one of the simplest ways to slow down, connect, and make the season feel extraContinue reading “What’s your favorite holiday story to read with your kids or class?”
Holiday Shopping
🎁✨ Have you finished your holiday shopping yet? ✨🎁 If you’re still looking for a meaningful, screen-free gift for little learners, BIG HUGS for Kids makes the perfect last-minute surprise! From movement and confidence to early learning and geography, these books bring joy, creativity, and connection to kids ages 4–8. And the best part? YouContinue reading “Holiday Shopping”
Winter Reading Tip
Winter Reading Tip Winter break is the perfect time to slow down, get cozy, and keep little minds engaged through reading. Here’s a simple way to make reading time fun and meaningful this season: Choose a “Winter Reading Spot”!Build a small fort, grab a blanket, light up a string of holiday lights, or snuggle onContinue reading “Winter Reading Tip “
Welcome to BIG HUGS for Kids — Learn and Move Book Series 