Inspire Your Heart with Art Day

🎨Tomorrow is Inspire Your Heart with Art Day, and it’s the perfect reminder that creativity helps kids express who they are. Coloring, drawing, and crafting are wonderful screen-free ways to support imagination, confidence, and uniqueness. We have free coloring pages available on our website to help you celebrate with your little artists. Visit the ResourcesContinue reading “Inspire Your Heart with Art Day”

Today’s Reminder

Today’s reminder for every little learner: the world doesn’t need another copy – it needs the amazing YOU. 💛🦩 Being yourself is your superpower. Let kids know that who they are is more than enough and exactly what the world needs. #BigHugsForKids #KamiTheFlamingo #YouBeYou #ConfidenceForKids #PositiveAffirmations #ParentingCommunity #HomeschoolMoms #TeachersOfInstagram #KidsBooksWithHeart #EarlyLearningFun #ReadMoveShine

Winter Wellness Reminder!

❄️💙 Winter wellness reminder: reading plus movement helps keep kids energized, focused, and happy during the colder months. A short story, followed by a BIG HUG move, is a simple way to support both the body and the mind, especially when outdoor play is limited. Try it today and let learning and movement work together.Continue reading “Winter Wellness Reminder!”

National Compliment Day

In honor of National Compliment Day, let’s spread some BIG HUGS through kind words! Tag a friend in the comments and leave them a compliment. A few positive words can make someone’s whole day brighter, and it’s such a beautiful way to model kindness for kids. 🦩✨ Let’s fill this space with encouragement, smiles, andContinue reading “National Compliment Day”

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!”

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! 💛🦩”

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”