It’s National Book Month! We’re celebrating a whole month dedicated to the magic of reading, and BIG HUGS for Kids is here to make storytime extra special. 🦩💖 Our books combine movement, confidence-building, and geography with fun stories kids love. Perfect for parents, grandparents, teachers, and homeschoolers who want to keep learning interactive and screen-free.Continue reading “National Book Month”
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October Birthdays
🎉🎂 Happy October Birthdays! 🎂🎉 BIG HUGS to all our October birthday friends, parents, grandparents, teachers, and little learners. 🦩💖 Whether you’re celebrating with cake, balloons, or storytime, Kami is sending you a BIG birthday hug! October is also the perfect month to cozy up with a good book or try a new BIG HUGContinue reading “October Birthdays”
Kami’s Activity Book is Perfect for Fall
🍁✨ Why Kami’s Activity Book is Perfect for Fall ✨🍁 Whether you’re a teacher looking for engaging classroom resources, a homeschool mom planning fall lessons, or a parent/grandparent wanting screen-free fun, Kami’s Activity Book has something for every little learner. 🦩 Inside you’ll find: 🖍 Connect the dots for quiet moments after school ✂️ TriviaContinue reading “Kami’s Activity Book is Perfect for Fall”
3 Ways to Use BIG HUGS at Home!
🦩✨ 3 Ways to Use BIG HUGS at Home! ✨🦩 BIG HUGS for Kids isn’t just for classrooms, it’s a tool for families, too. Here are three easy ways to bring movement, learning, and connection into your home: 1️⃣ Bedtime Reading + MovementRead a page together and try the matching BIG HUG move before lightsContinue reading “3 Ways to Use BIG HUGS at Home!”
Teachers Pay Teachers!
📣 Shout out to all you amazing teachers, classroom & homeschool alike! 🦩✨ I’m thrilled to announce that I’m launching BIG HUGS for Kids Classroom Companions on Teachers Pay Teachers, coming early 2026! These resources will expand on BIG HUGS for Kids with:🌎 U.S. geography + state facts✍️ Writing + creative thinking💖 Social-emotional learning activities🎨Continue reading “Teachers Pay Teachers!”
National New York Day!
🗽✨ National New York Day was yesterday! ✨🗽 In BIG HUGS for Kids – Book 4, Kami the Flamingo travels to New York and discovers a BIG HUG move inspired by the state’s energy and spirit. 🦩💖 From skyscrapers to state parks, New York is a place of movement, creativity, and BIG dreams, perfect forContinue reading “National New York Day!”
National Care for Kids Day is this Saturday
💖 National Care for Kids Day is coming up this Saturday! 💖 One of the simplest-and most powerful-ways to care for kids is by reading with them. 📚✨ Reading together: ✅ Boosts confidence ✅ Builds emotional connection ✅ Sparks imagination and curiosity That’s exactly why BIG HUGS for Kids exists: to help parents, grandparents, andContinue reading “National Care for Kids Day is this Saturday”
One BIG HUG = So Many Benefits!
🦩✨ One BIG HUG = So Many Benefits! In just 5 seconds:✅ Movement✅ Confidence✅ Smiles✅ Learning BIG HUGS isn’t just a book-it’s a tool for parents, grandparents, and teachers to bring connection and movement to everyday life. 💖 ✨ Want to try it?You can find all of my books on Amazon (linked in my bio)Continue reading “One BIG HUG = So Many Benefits!”
National Hug and High Five Day!
🙌💖 Happy National Hug & High Five Day! 💖🙌 Today we’re celebrating the power of connection, whether it’s through a warm hug or a joyful high five. Both remind kids (and grownups!) that they are supported, celebrated, and never alone. 🦩✨ In BIG HUGS for Kids, every page is about building confidence and joy, justContinue reading “National Hug and High Five Day!”
Free Activity!
🖍✨ Screen-Free Fun After School ✨🖍 When you need a quick activity to keep little hands (and minds!) busy, Kami’s got you covered! 💕 ✅ Coloring pages ✅ Crafts ✅ Word puzzles (like our NEW free word search!) ✅ Movement activities 📖 Kami’s Activity Book is packed with interactive fun that helps kids move, learn,Continue reading “Free Activity!”
Reading Tip!
📖✨ Story time Tip for Parents & Teachers!Want to make reading with kids more fun and interactive? Try using a different voice for each character! In BIG HUGS for Kids – Book 1, Kami meets new state friends, and giving each one a unique voice makes the story come alive. 🦩💖 ✅ Keeps kids engaged✅Continue reading “Reading Tip!”
Read Outside!
📖☀️ Two BIG reasons to celebrate this weekend: ✨ National Read a Book Day ✨ Play Outside Day At BIG HUGS for Kids, we believe in the power of BOTH-reading to spark imagination and movement to fuel confidence and joy! 🦩💖 Want to make your child’s screen-free time more interactive? Try turning BIG HUGS movesContinue reading “Read Outside!”
Wiggle Break
😅 When the wiggles hit… it’s time for a BIG HUG brain break! Teachers + parents, we all know those moments when kids just can’t sit still anymore. That’s where BIG HUGS comes in! 🦩✨ Here’s a quick movement straight from Book 2 – The Skate ⛸:✅ Gets the energy out✅ Refocuses attention✅ Brings smilesContinue reading “Wiggle Break”
Happy September!
🎉 Happy September! 🎂 We’re starting the month with double celebrations-Labor Day 🇺🇸 and all of our amazing September birthdays! 🥳 To every parent, grandparent, teacher, and child with a September birthday-BIG HUGS from us to you. 🦩💖 ✨ Labor Day is also the perfect time to rest, recharge, and spend quality time with theContinue reading “Happy September!”
Thank you🩷
💖 You make this journey so sweet.Every kind message, every photo of your little ones with BIG HUGS, every share and every read-it all means the world. 🦩✨ This series started as a dream close to my heart, and seeing it in your homes, classrooms, and storytimes is the BIGGEST hug of all. 💕 📸Continue reading “Thank you🩷”
Welcome to BIG HUGS for Kids — Learn and Move Book Series 