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Japan Itinerary – Our Favorite Things to do With Kids in Tokyo and Kyoto

January 29, 2023 by crayonsandcroissants

Thinking about visiting Japan with the kids? We traveled to Japan in November 2022 with our kids (ages 8 and 11) and loved our experience! We went about a month after Japan reopened its borders to international travelers, which made the trip even more special. Japan is a popular destination for family travel – it’s safe, easy to navigate, and filled with activities for all ages to enjoy – manga, Pokémon, sushi and bullet trains were some of our highlights! […]

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Ultimate List of Children’s Authors Doing Online Activities and Read-Alouds

May 13, 2020 by crayonsandcroissants

We are so grateful to the many children’s authors who are offering virtual book readings and activities on social media. Here are some of our favorite online author book readings and activities. Mo Willems  Join Mo Willems in his studio for lunch doodles! All you need to bring is some paper, pencils, pens or crayons and your imagination. Willems explores different ways of writing, drawing and creating together using some of his most beloved book characters. Dan Gutman  Join Dan […]

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The Ultimate List of Mystery Books for Children

May 4, 2020 by crayonsandcroissants

We love a good mystery book around here. Mysteries are a great choice, especially for young children, because kids can use their deductive reasoning skills, search for clues and pretend to be sleuths, all while strengthening reading skills. Here is our ultimate list of mystery books for kids, from picture books to chapter books, there is something for every young reader. Mystery Picture Books What the Ladybug Heard, by Julia-Donaldson and illustrated by Lydia Monks. When two thieves plot to […]

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Chapter Books for Early Readers

April 28, 2020 by crayonsandcroissants

Parents often ask me for chapter book recommendations for their young children. Here is a list of our favorite early reader chapter books. These books are ideal for your newly independent readers. They are simple enough to give them a boost of confidence when reading on their own, yet still have interesting and engaging illustrations and story lines. Whatever your child’s reading level, I encourage parents to continue to read to children – yes, even to older children – because of the […]

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Our Favorite Children’s Books about Cars, Construction Machines and Things That Go!

April 25, 2020 by crayonsandcroissants

Got a little mover and shaker at home? Don’t miss our roundup of children’s books about cars, trucks, trains, planes and all things that go! Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel, by Virginia Lee Burton. This book is a classic and the sweet tale about Mike and his dear steam shovel is sure to appeal to readers of all ages. Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and Mighty, Mighty Construction Site, by Sherri Duskey Rinker and Tom Lichtenheld. We can’t resist these […]

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Our Favorite High Contrast (Black and White) Baby Books

April 20, 2020 by crayonsandcroissants

We love black and white books for newborns! Research shows that babies’ vision and brain growth are both most stimulated by black and white or light and dark contrasting colors for the first six months. Here are our top picks. Hello, Bugs!, by Smriti Prasadam and illustrated by Emily Bolam. We love all of Smriti Prasadam’s beautiful black and white books. This one introduces ten vibrant, colorful and sparkly bugs, that are especially eye-catching on black and white backgrounds. Spots […]

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Children’s Books That Promote a Growth Mindset

April 19, 2020 by crayonsandcroissants

The term growth mindset has certainly been getting a lot of press recently, and for good reason. To put it quite simply, a growth mindset is when students understand that they can improve their intelligence and abilities through study and practice (and trial, error, and challenges). A great way to reinforce the ideas of a growth mindset with children is to read books – ideally together! These children’s books emphasize the importance of taking risks, failure, persistence and perseverance. Your Fantastic […]

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Diwali Rangoli Craft

October 21, 2019 by crayonsandcroissants

It’s almost Diwali and we have been busy creating this beautiful Rangoli craft. Read on for simple step-by-step instructions! We used these circular wooden cutouts and then used a stamp to create a Rangoli pattern on the front. The kids loved helping to ink the stamp and apply the patterns. We made a LOT because we are planning to do this craft with my children’s classmates when we celebrate Diwali in their classrooms. I used a hot glue gun to […]

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Valentine’s Books for the Little Ones

February 5, 2019 by crayonsandcroissants

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and love is in the air! Here are some of our favorite books about love, hugs and snuggles – all perfect for Valentine’s Day reading! Love Monster by Rachel Bright It’s hard not to fall in love with the cute and cuddly Love Monster, who is trying so hard to fit in in the town of Cutesville. He wonders if a googly-eyed, hair monster will ever fit in and goes out to search for […]

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