Rashi / LetsPlayLinky / 49 Comments
Welcome Back to Let’s Play! Our theme this week – Martin Luther King’s Jr. This week, we chose a book that is not on Memetales, but very relevant to this week and extremely important for our kids to learn about. This week, we picked a book about Martin Luther King. Martin Luther King, Jr. was the [...]
Rashi / creative craft, imagination, LetsPlayLinky, science / 50 Comments
It’s always fun to use recyclable things. This time, we made a rocket using a Paper Towel roll which goes well with the book “Somi the Astronaut”. What you’ll need : Paper Towel Roll, Red, Yellow,and Orange Construction Paper, Glue, Scissor, Straw, Tape. Step 1: Cut out small strips on orange and yellow construction paper. Step 2: [...]
Maya / book feature, clouds, LetsPlayLinky, rain / 8 Comments
Welcome Back to Let’s Play! Our theme this week – Rain, Clouds and Imagination! It has been raining here non-stop for the past week. Seems perfect for a rain and clouds related book and fun this week! The featured book this week is called Gypsies of the Sky. I love the book because it is [...]
Maya / creative craft, gratitude, LetsPlayLinky / 13 Comments
Welcome Back to Let’s Play! Our theme this week – Gratitude, thanksgiving It is Thanksgiving week here in the United States – so what better theme than thanksgiving and gratitude? Yet another special reason? We have a book created and inspired by children! And we cannot wait to hear what you think of it! BOOK [...]
Maya / LetsPlayLinky / 8 Comments
Welcome Back to Let’s Play! Our theme this week – Kittens, Cats and Animal Fun I have a feeling cats do not love kids as much as kids love cats. Something about cats attracts little kids to them. We have had our cat a lot longer than the kids and he is so used to [...]
Maya / imagination, LetsPlayLinky / 5 Comments
Welcome Back to Let’s Play! Our theme this week – The moon, caps, imagination and anything fun! If you are in any part of the world that celebrates Halloween, you have hopefully had a fun weekend with lots of great costumes and candy. We made our costumes at home and recycled our candy by giving [...]
Maya / LetsPlayLinky / 56 Comments
Welcome Back to Let’s Play! Our theme this week – Countries, travel and Culture (India and Diwali!) I grew up in India and my kids are born here in the United States. Living in multiple countries has been the biggest boon for me – from having met so many wonderful people to experiencing SO many [...]
Maya / LetsPlayLinky, water / 11 Comments
Every Monday, we choose a BOOK and do something fun along with it. We define a few themes that go with it and would love to have you link up anything you do with your kids as long as your post 1. fits the week’s theme at least somewhat 2. KIDS and FUN and PLAY [...]
Maya / LetsPlay Linkup, LetsPlayLinky / 9 Comments
Every Monday, we choose a BOOK and do something fun along with it. We define a few themes that go with it and would love to have you link up anything you do with your kids as long as your post 1. fits the week’s theme at least somewhat 2. KIDS and FUN and PLAY [...]
Maya / LetsPlayLinky / 15 Comments
Every Monday, we choose a BOOK and do something fun along with it. We define a few themes that go with it and would love to have you link up anything you do with your kids as long as your post 1. fits the week’s theme at least somewhat 2. KIDS and FUN and PLAY [...]
Did you know that lots of kids just don’t read in the Summer? While summers give kids and teachers a much needed break from school, Summer is also a time when lots of kids forget to read. Kids who do not have access to summer camps and learning opportunities will lose 1-3 months of learning [...]
We have been observing caterpillars becoming butterflies at our house. One day after observing our caterpillars and talking about what they might look like when they transform into butterflies, we decide to make a paper plate butterfly using supplies we have a home. For some unknown reason we have a large stash of [...]
Princesses are great for imaginative play. Imagination is a wonderfully magical experience. Yet, at some point in our lives, we have to become doers. To aspire and become doers, our daughters need role model. They need powerful role models. They need more than Disney in their lives. They need real inspiration from real people. Check [...]
My kids don’t LOVE wordless picture books but I do. I love stories that allow for interpretation. So I made a collage with my favorite wordless picture books. As in most great wordless picture books, these books have exquisite illustrations of a variety of styles. The ones with the animals have amazing expressions – especially [...]
This post is sponsored by Galileo Camps. Check out Innovation Summer Camps at Galileo. They are all about building the next generation of innovators! Summer is coming upon us and kids are going to have a lot of time! Summer is a wonderful break for kids as long as they are engaged and busy. Recently, [...]