Kids Archives - The Chirping Moms

Tips for Hosting an Easy 4th of July BBQ

June 23, 2023

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of BUBBA burger. All opinions are 100% mine. It’s almost time for 4th of July parties! 4th of July BBQs are one of my favorite parties all year. Whether you are poolside, watching fireworks or simply having a bbq in the backyard it’s always a fun and… Read More

Mother’s Day Craft: Easy Hand Shaped Flower Bouquet

April 29, 2023

Dads: paper, scissors & tape… you can handle this one. The kids aren’t bringing home any cute Mother’s Day crafts this year & mom might like a handprint (to remember how small they were before they snacked their way through quarantine & ended up bigger than her). This is a cute one to make for grandma too. This hand shaped… Read More

St. Patrick’s Day Fine Motor Activity for Kids

March 1, 2023

Looking for a St. Patrick’s Day Fine Motor Activity for Kids? Here’s a fun one to. Back when school shut down, we had 2 preschoolers at home. Doing preschool “virtually” is not easy. Our awesome teachers would put together packets for the week of activities to do at home. One of the activities was for them to work on fine… Read More

Preparing for Summer Camps

February 25, 2023

Who’s registering for summer camps? From sleepaway camps, to day camps, sports camps & art camps…. first you pick the camp and then you prep them for camp! No matter what type of camp they’re off to, labeling “all the things” is key. Name Bubbles Camp Labels are a must have for your camper this camp season! Plus we have… Read More

March Activity Calendar for Kids

February 22, 2023

We shared a March Activity calendar for kids years ago and it’s remained a blog favorite. This year, since Easter is so late (not until mid-April) I decided to make an updated one. There are also lots of new kids crafts and activities on the blog since then, so this calendar links to the blog posts with the activities listed…. Read More

31 January Activities & Crafts for Kids (Free Activity Calendar)

January 2, 2023

Today, we are excited to be sharing a fun activity calendar full of fun January activities for kids & crafts to do with your young children each day in the month of January. There are a variety of activities listed in the calendar including crafts, imaginative play, cooking, & gross motor activities. Most of these items can be completed with… Read More

Dear Santa Letter: 2 Free Printable Letters

December 3, 2022

It’s time to mail off those letters to Santa! A few years ago we shared this Dear Santa Letter (click here) which is a little more specific and “fill in the blank”. It helps kids pick out something they would love, other things they’d like, something to read, give and wear. This year I created 2 new versions that more… Read More

Simple Preschool Activities: Apple Week

September 17, 2022

This week’s theme is APPLES! What’s a more iconic preschool theme than apples? Apple crafts are always my favorite and something I love hanging up all of fall. Today I’m sharing apple themed crafts and activities for kids. This week we’ll make, taste, read and play with all things apple! For more on our free simple preschool activities at home… Read More

Fall Fun for Kids

September 1, 2022

It’s almost fall! Here are a few fun fall things you can enjoy with your families this September. There will be lots more coming to the blog over the next few weeks. Our Fall Bucket List has tons of Fall activities for families, there are books to read and crafts to try. Fall Activities for Families … Read More

Lunch Packing Hacks: 50 Things to Put in a Lunchbox

August 9, 2022

Who could use a list of 50 Things to Put in a Lunch Box? It’s almost that time…. back to school aka back to lunch packing for the next 10 months! This year I will have four lunches to pack each day x 180 days of school…. When I asked on Instagram last month what types of Back to School… Read More