Valentine’s Day is almost here 💕Make it extra special with a BIG HUGS for Kids Kami Valentine! Print, color, and share these kid-friendly Valentine cards with classmates, friends, or family. It’s a fun, screen-free way to spread kindness, creativity, and BIG HUGS this Valentine’s Day. Download your free printable Kami Valentine here:https://bighugsforkids.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/big-hugs-for-kids-valentine-card.pdf Perfect for parents,Continue reading “DIY Valentine’s Day Cards”
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February Birthdays
🎉🦩 Happy February Birthdays! 🦩🎉 Sending BIG HUGS to all of our friends celebrating a birthday this month! February is a great time to celebrate kindness, confidence, and being YOU. Drop a 🎂 in the comments if you or your little one has a February birthday — Kami would love to celebrate with you! #BigHugsForKidsContinue reading “February Birthdays”
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!”
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!”
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”
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!”
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”
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!”
Happy National Child Health Day!
Happy National Child Health Day! Did you know that reading isn’t just fun, it’s healthy for kids, too? 🦩✨ When we read together, children benefit in so many ways:🧠 Cognitive Development – building brain connections through stories🗣 Language Skills – expanding vocabulary + communication📝 Memory & Concentration – strengthening focus while following along💡 Imagination &Continue reading “Happy National Child Health Day!”
How to Use BIG HUGS
How to Use BIG HUGS in the Classroom or at Home 🫂📚 Pairing reading + movement can transform storytime into an engaging, active experience that kids remember and love. With BIG HUGS books, you’re not just reading – you’re sparking imagination, improving focus, and encouraging confidence. 💡 Tip for Teachers & Parents: Try acting outContinue reading “How to Use BIG HUGS”
National Parents Day was Yesterday!
👨👩👧👦 Yesterday was National Parents Day-but let’s be honest… parents deserve to be celebrated every day. 💖 To the moms, dads, step-parents, grandparents, and caregivers who show up with love, patience, and BIG HUGS day after day-thank you. Your hugs are powerful. Your words shape hearts. And your presence? It’s everything. 🦩✨ #NationalParentsDay #BigHugsForKids #KamiTheFlamingoContinue reading ” National Parents Day was Yesterday!”
The Next Adventure…
✨ Choose Your Adventure! 🦩✨ Join Kami on her epic journey and help decide where she goes next! 🗺️ 📍 Vote now: What state should Kami visit next? 🏞️🏙️ Your choice, your adventure!
The Benefits of Big Hugs for Kids
Physical activities offer numerous benefits for children. Here are three key ones: 1. Improved Physical Health: Regular physical activity helps children build strong bones and muscles, maintain a healthy weight, and reduce the risk of developing chronic conditions such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. 2. Enhanced Mental Well-being: Exercise can boost children’s mood andContinue reading “The Benefits of Big Hugs for Kids”
YOU BE YOU🩷
Yesterday was International You Being You Day! 🦩 Celebrate the joy of being uniquely you! 🩷 YOU be YOU – BIG HUGS brings America to life, fostering imagination, nurturing a love for movement, and inspiring the joy of you being YOU! 🌟 Let’s continue to embrace our individuality and spread the love! 💖
Welcome to BIG HUGS for Kids — Learn and Move Book Series 