I love giving books as presents! It’s one gift my boys can count on for just about every holiday. But one of my favorite things to do is to pair a book with another gift. Each item is great on its own, but together they come to life! Here are a few of my favorites for this holiday season (includes affiliate links):
DIY Gifts for Mom
Mother’s Day is around the corner here in the United States, and whether you’re looking for a project to do on a grand scale with an entire class, or something simple you can create with your own little ones around the kitchen table, there are plenty of ideas to find around the blogosphere. [Read more…]
Handmade for Christmas
Last week I shared my friend Melissa’s amazing lists of educational gifts for children, most of which can be purchased online. Today I thought I’d share gifts that may inspire your own creativity as well as that of the children you share them with. Perhaps one will help you cross that last gift off your list!
I’m Back — With Educational Gift Guides for the Kids in Your Life
I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday! Sorry for the paucity of posts last week. It started out with puzzling technical difficulties that got straightened out right as the family time began.
Christmas Gifts Kids Can Make
Everyone knows the excitement and satisfaction that comes from giving a gift you’ve had a part in creating yourself. It’s especially meaningful for children. Not only does it give them the opportunity to create and to find joy in giving, but creating it themselves feeds their self-esteem and self-efficacy as well. And as anyone who has been the recipient of a child’s gift can attest, the smile on a child’s face as he gives, is often as priceless as the gift itself. [Read more…]