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Books are perfect for snow days!

Snowman wearing a pink hat and purple scarf holding signs of BIG HUGS for Kids book covers with the text “Snow days are made for books” across the top, set against a snowy winter background.

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

Author Lisa Galdos smiling in a bookstore children’s section, holding her BIG HUGS for Kids book while standing between shelves of picture books.

🏡📚 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”

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”

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!”