BIG HUGS Holiday Craft Time! 🎄🦩 Our DIY paper flamingo ornament is now available to download and print on the website! It’s a fun, screen-free holiday activity perfect for little creators at home, in the classroom, or on winter break. Grab your free printable under the Resources tab here:https://bighugsforkids.com/resources-quick-tips/ Send me a photo or postContinue reading “DIY Paper Flamingo Ornament”
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Stocking Stuffers!
🎄🦩 Looking for the perfect stocking stuffer? BIG HUGS for Kids books are the sweetest surprise for little learners ages 4–8! From movement and confidence to learning letters, shapes, numbers, and more, these books bring fun, connection, and screen-free play to the holiday season. Search Lisa Galdos on Amazon to find the full BIG HUGSContinue reading “Stocking Stuffers!”
National Crossword Solvers Day
🧩✨ Happy National Crossword Solvers Day! ✨🧩 If your little learner loves puzzles, challenges, and brain-boosting fun, they’ll love the crossword inside the BIG HUGS for Kids Activity Book! Crosswords help kids build:🧠 Problem-solving skills🔤 Letter & word recognition📚 Early literacy and confidence It’s the perfect screen-free activity for ages 4-8 – and a greatContinue reading “National Crossword Solvers Day”
Christmas Poll
🎄✨ Christmas Favorites Poll! ✨🎄 – on my Instagram as well! The holiday season is full of traditions and fun moments, and we want to know which activity is your favorite! Cast your vote:1️⃣ Decorating cookies2️⃣ Shopping for presents3️⃣ Wrapping gifts4️⃣ Traveling to see family Tell us your number in the comments, and feel freeContinue reading “Christmas Poll”
Giving Season
🌟 Yesterday was Giving Tuesday, and we’re keeping the giving season going! 🌟 This month, let’s teach our kids how small acts of kindness can make a BIG difference. Families can give back in so many meaningful ways, and it doesn’t have to be big to matter. Here are a few simple ways to followContinue reading “Giving Season”
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!”
GIVEAWAY REMINDER
🎁✨ Last Day to Enter! ✨🎁 Today is the final day to join our BIG HUGS for Kids Holiday Giveaway during this beautiful giving season! If you haven’t entered yet, now’s the time. Three winners will receive a BIG HUGS for Kids Activity Book – the perfect screen-free gift for ages 4-8, loved by parents,Continue reading “GIVEAWAY REMINDER”
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!”
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