kids’ activities
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Help kids be the change they want to see in the world with these 7 terrific children’s books about activism
Read Essay →: Help kids be the change they want to see in the world with these 7 terrific children’s books about activismWe have written often about raising activist kids and what we can do to encourage them to get involved with…
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What do libraries do? You’re not going to believe this list. | National Library Week
Read Essay →: What do libraries do? You’re not going to believe this list. | National Library WeekSeveral years ago, we wrote a lengthy post explaining what libraries do, and advocating for their funding. Wth this being…
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New Year’s Eve home with the kids: 12 ideas to make it fun for adults too!
Read Essay →: New Year’s Eve home with the kids: 12 ideas to make it fun for adults too!New Year’s Eve at home with the kids isn’t exactly like New Year’s Eve home without them. New Year’s Eve…
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Game on! These 6 fun group board games are perfect for summer camp. Or just summer friends.
Read Essay →: Game on! These 6 fun group board games are perfect for summer camp. Or just summer friends.When I send care packages to my boys at summer camp, I generally include snacks and silly toys for them…
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Download this free printable gratitude coloring page to make your Thanksgiving table extra special
Read Essay →: Download this free printable gratitude coloring page to make your Thanksgiving table extra specialOne of our readers’ favorite posts over the past few years has been Kate’s roundup of 5 beautiful gratitude journal…
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This wonderful activity kit for kids welcomes refugees to their new home.
Read Essay →: This wonderful activity kit for kids welcomes refugees to their new home.As the daughter of an immigrant and a long-time resident of Massachusetts, I watched in disgust as Florida’s governor tried…
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A lovely way for kids to send a letter of thanks to our vets on Veterans Day. (Or any other day)
Read Essay →: A lovely way for kids to send a letter of thanks to our vets on Veterans Day. (Or any other day)November 11 is Veterans Day, and while every day is a good day to honor our brave veterans and give thanks…
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50 screen-free activities for kids to do over summer break, indoors and out
Read Essay →: 50 screen-free activities for kids to do over summer break, indoors and outSo many parents are looking for fresh ideas for screen-free activities for kids now that we finally turned a corner.…
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7 cool tie-dye pattern tutorials to help you DIY your own trendy tee
Read Essay →: 7 cool tie-dye pattern tutorials to help you DIY your own trendy teeMy 15-year-old son recently came home after a camp planning meeting with his friends and announced that they have decided…
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6 comprehensive bike safety tips for kids, from a serious biking family who knows
Read Essay →: 6 comprehensive bike safety tips for kids, from a serious biking family who knowsAfter such a long winter, it’s finally bike-riding season: Hooray! And, whoa are you all getting on those bikes! I’ve…