The Chirping Moms

Starting A Summer Book Club for Kids and FREE Printable Book Report

Starting A Summer Book Club for Kids and FREE Printable Book Report

Summer is here and while I know summer reading is important, it’s also hard to remember to keep up with. Today we’re sharing fun and easy tips for starting a summer book club for kids. Plus we have a FREE printable book report for keeping up with books read. This spring I had conferences with the girls’ teachers (Kindergarten and… Read More

Printable Beach Bag Checklist

Printable Beach Bag Checklist

It’s almost time to hit the beach.  Less than three weeks & summer will officially start in our house!  We are heading to the beach one of our first weeks of summer and the kids couldn’t be more excited.  If there’s one place that everyone is happy…it is the beach.  The kids spend all day swimming in the ocean & playing in… Read More

Earth Day Crafts, Activities & Recipes

Earth Day Crafts, Activities & Recipes

Two weeks from now, we’ll all be celebrating our home: planet earth. Below are some Earth Day crafts, activities and books. If you need an idea for school or just celebrating at home, hopefully these help you “feel green”. Food:  Earth Day Dirt Cups (click here for recipe) Planet Earth Pancakes (click here for recipe) Crafts: Mess Free Planet Earth… Read More

St. Patrick’s Day Word Search { Free Printable }

St. Patrick’s Day Word Search { Free Printable }

I forgot how fun word searches were! Lately the Maggie has been doing them at school with her spelling words and thinks they are fun. Alex asked for me to get her one and I realized it would be pretty easy to make one. I made one for St. Patrick’s Day and below you can download and print for free…. Read More

3 Free Printable Valentine’s Day Signs

3 Free Printable Valentine’s Day Signs

I still haven’t taken down my Christmas decorations but every time I sign into Pinterest I see Valentine’s Day galore. So I thought I’d share a few Valentine’ Day printable signs I designed while relaxing by the fire this holiday break. I have a frame that I like to update with holiday printables. For me it’s the easiest way to… Read More

New Year’s Eve Activity for Kids: Free Printable 2016 Time Capsule

New Year’s Eve Activity for Kids: Free Printable 2016 Time Capsule

What a year! For our family, 2016 has been extra special as we grew our family by one and added our sweet little Miles to the crew. In 2017 Julie’s family will be adding to their crew (unless of course she’s blessed with a New Year’s Eve baby tomorrow!). We are thankful for everyone who has visited our site over… Read More

“Take a Hike” Nature Hunt (Free Printable)

“Take a Hike” Nature Hunt (Free Printable)

Treasure hunts are so fun and with the temperatures shifting, this outdoor scavenger hunt will surely be a hit that kids will love! Read on to get the free printable scavenger hunt twist for young and older kids here.   Fall has arrived here in Virginia.  The leaves are starting to change color.  The sunsets a little earlier.  And the… Read More

Football Themed Printable Placemats

Football Themed Printable Placemats

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser, MARS.  All opinions are mine alone.  #ScoreatCVS #CollectiveBias   This printable activity will surely give your sports-loving household a good twist. Have loads of fun with this DIY project this football season. Learn how to make them here!   Fall means one thing to my husband…football season!  Now… Read More

Back to School Shopping for Kids

Back to School Shopping for Kids

Disclosure:  “We partnered with Kohl’s to share this post. We received complimentary gift cards from Kohl’s for our review.  My blog may contain links to other websites. I am not responsible for the privacy policies of those other websites. When you click on a link, your information may be collected by those websites so I encourage you to read their privacy… Read More