Tag Archives: United States

50 States Challenge

How is your 50 States Challenge going? 🇺🇸 We’re checking in! Have you and your child been reading along, moving along, and exploring each state together? Whether you’re just getting started or already a few states in, every step counts. The goal isn’t perfection, it’s building a love for learning, movement, and curiosity along theContinue reading “50 States Challenge”

 Book 5 Teaser

Something new is coming… 👀 Kami is getting ready for another adventure, but this time there’s a special guest joining the journey! This upcoming book is full of movement, learning, and a few fun surprises along the way. We can’t wait to share more with you soon. Stay tuned for details, sneak peeks, and allContinue reading ” Book 5 Teaser”

Fun Friday!

Fun Friday time 🎉 Can you guess the book from these emojis? 🦞🌲🥫 Drop your guess in the comments before you swipe ➡️ This one might be trickier than it looks… but if you’ve been following along, you just might get it 😉 #FunFriday #GuessTheBook #KidsBooks #ChildrensBooks

Absolutely Incredible Kids Day

Tomorrow is Absolutely Incredible Kids Day It’s the perfect reminder to celebrate the amazing kids in our lives. Sometimes the smallest gestures can make the biggest impact and help children feel loved, confident, and appreciated. Here are a few simple ways to surprise your kids tomorrow:• Leave a handwritten note in their lunchbox or backpack•Continue reading “Absolutely Incredible Kids Day”

50 States Challenge Reminder

Reminder: The 2026 50 States Challenge is happening now. Families across the country are exploring the United States from home by watching the state videos on the Big Hugs for Kids YouTube channel and completing the worksheet along the way. Each state video includes three “Big Hugs” to discover and record on your challenge sheet.Continue reading “50 States Challenge Reminder”

March Birthdays

March Birthdays are here! Celebrating kids, teens, parents, grandparents – everyone of all ages born this month. There is something special about a March birthday, whether you are turning 5 or 95. Looking for a meaningful birthday gift for a child, grandchild, friend, or even yourself? Books make lasting memories and encourage a lifelong loveContinue reading “March Birthdays”

Read Across America Day

Happy Read Across America Day! Celebrate by reading a favorite children’s book with your child today and build a lifelong love of reading. Looking for an engaging, educational book series for kids ages 3-7? Kami’s Collection: The Ultimate Adventure Across America brings learning, movement, and fun together in one interactive picture book series. Perfect forContinue reading “Read Across America Day”

50 States Challenge

The 2026 Big Hug Challenge starts March 1st! How many states can you visit in 8 months… without leaving your home? We are officially launching the 2026 Big Hug Challenge, and the printable checklist is now available at the TOP of the Resources page on my website. Here’s how it works: • Visit all 50Continue reading “50 States Challenge”

Fun Fact Friday!

Fun Fact Friday! 🎉🦩 Did you know flamingos can stand on one leg for a really long time, and they love hanging out in groups called flocks? Flamingos are known for their bright color, strong balance, and teamwork – just like Kami and her BIG HUG friends. Which flamingo fact is your favorite? Share oneContinue reading “Fun Fact Friday!”

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!”

12 Days of Movement Part 2

Here is the rest of Big Hugs for Kids 12 Days of Movement! Check out the first half of this video from a few days back. You can also find the entire video on my YouTube Channel “Noni’s Big Hugs” 🎄🩷 Perfect activity to get your little ones moving while on Winter Break this season!

National Maine Day🦞

Tomorrow is National Maine Day! 🦞🩷 Maine is featured in my 3rd Book, “Kami Visits Illinois, Maine, and Oregon,” so I wanted to share my YouTube video I made a few years back where I talk all about Maine! Search “Noni’s Big Hugs Visiting Maine” on YouTube to watch the video! FUN FACT: 90% ofContinue reading “National Maine Day🦞”