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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 “

DIY Paper Flamingo Ornament

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”

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 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”

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 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!”

 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!”