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”

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!”

Happy National Imagination Day!

Happy National Imagination Day! 📚✨ Books open doors to new worlds, new ideas, and endless creativity. When kids read, they aren’t just learning words – they’re imagining places, characters, and adventures beyond their everyday lives. BIG HUGS for Kids is designed to spark curiosity, confidence, and imagination through movement, storytelling, and exploration across the UnitedContinue reading “Happy National Imagination Day!”

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!”

Homeschool Hack

🏡📚 Homeschool Hack: Incorporate BIG HUGS into Your Weekly Lesson Looking for a simple way to add movement, confidence, and learning into your homeschool routine? Try building BIG HUGS into your weekly lesson plan. Read a story, learn a new state, practice a movement, and let your child lead the activity – it’s a funContinue reading “Homeschool Hack”

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 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! 💛🦩”

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. ❤️🦩