Check out these funny alien books for kids, perfect for a good laugh or an amusing story. Your child will think they’re out of this world! Is it just us or are aliens funny? I like the stories where the aliens are hanging out, living next door, and blending in with humanity. No one seems…
Author: Pragmatic Mom
Poetry for Kids: Haiku using Japanese Art
A traditional Japanese haiku poem is written in three lines: 5 syllables on the first line 7 syllables on the second line 5 syllables on the third line Haiku is inspired by nature, combining two different images or ideas together. My son’s 5th grade poetry unit included haiku inspired by Japanese block prints created by Katsushika…
29 Wonderful Lunar New Year Books for Kids
Inside: Read about the wonderful traditions, history, and fun stories with these Chinese New Year books for kids! Perfect for children to celebrate and learn. Chinese New Year may be what most of us think of when we think of Asian New Year celebrations marked by dumplings, lion dances, new clothes, and feasts. I’ve included…
My Top 10 Favorite Instagramers
I’m fairly new to Instagram — about two years now — and it’s becoming one of my favorite social media platforms to meet and really get to know bloggers, authors, illustrators, and moms. I like how quickly an image can convey a message and how easy it is to comment and follow the commentary. Here’s a…
Top 10: Best Native American Books for Kids
Inside: The best collection of Native American children’s books, perfect for learning about indigenous heritage, folktales and history! I, along with Jump Into a Book, Franticmommy, am working on a Multicultural Children’s Book Day eBook of diversity, multicultural, and inclusive books lists from bloggers and authors including: All Done Monkey Books My Kids Read Crafty Moms Share…
4 Cookbook GIVEAWAY!
I’m cleaning out my office and giving away these four brand new cookbooks (I have two copies of Katie Chin’s Everyday Chinese Cookbook). These cookbooks address a specific audience: kids who want to learn to cook, anyone jumpstarting a diet and exercise plan, and those wanting to cook Chinese food. If any of these cookbooks…
100 Fun & Easy Learning Games for Kids GIVEAWAY
Have you met Kim Vij and Amanda Boyarshinov of The Educators’ Spin On It? They are teachers, moms, bloggers (a duo in fact!), and also co-hosts for Multicultural Children’s Book Day. I’m proud to know them. They are both wonderfully generous with their time and knowledge. I learned how to improve my Pinterest account from Kim…