🎨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”
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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”
Activity Idea!
📝 Activity Idea: Write a Compliment A simple compliment can brighten someone’s entire day. Help your child write a kind note to a teacher, grandparent, friend, or family member and watch how powerful a few positive words can be. You can download Kami’s free printable stationery on our website under the Resources tab:https://bighugsforkids.com/resources-quick-tips/ Let’s spreadContinue reading “Activity Idea!”
Winter Reading Tip #2
📚❄️ Winter Reading Tip #2: Create a Reading Basket ❄️📚 Make reading extra inviting this winter by creating a special reading basket for your child. Fill it with your favorite books, a cozy blanket, and maybe even a stuffed animal or a bookmark. When kids have their own reading space, they’re more likely to slowContinue reading “Winter Reading Tip #2”
Activity Idea: Write a Kindness Note
💛📝 Activity Idea: Write a Kindness Note One of the simplest ways to teach gratitude and empathy is by helping kids write a kindness note to someone they appreciate – a teacher, grandparent, friend, or neighbor. A few kind words can turn someone’s whole day around. Kami’s printable stationery is available for free on ourContinue reading “Activity Idea: Write a Kindness Note”
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!”
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! 💛🦩”
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”
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 “
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!”
Welcome to BIG HUGS for Kids — Learn and Move Book Series 