The Chirping Moms

Summer Reading Bingo Challenge for Kids (Free Printables)

Summer Reading Bingo Challenge for Kids (Free Printables)

  With summer here, I needed something to inspire & motivate my little reader (and readers to be)!  I created these fun Summer Reading BINGO charts to use with my own kids.  Today, I am excited to share these printable BINGo cards with you.  Here’s how the Summer Reading BINGO challenge works:   1.  Set a reading time goal for… Read More

Countdown to Summer (Free Printables)

Countdown to Summer (Free Printables)

This past week has been hot & humid and it makes me super excited for summer!    I love the unstructured days, planned vacations, & just hanging out with my kids all day long.  Although we are over a month away before my oldest is completely out of school, we decided it was time to start a countdown towards summer break!… Read More

Teaching Kids About Kindness & Giving in the Holiday Season

Teaching Kids About Kindness & Giving in the Holiday Season

For more holiday inspiration,  please follow our Pinterest boards for our latest pins, including all our favorite holiday ideas!   Now that my kids are getting older, I am trying to teach them that Christmas isn’t just about receiving.  The real joy in Christmas can be found in giving.  Trust me, my kids are just excited as any other child to unwrap their… Read More

Thanksgiving Bucket List (Free Printable)

Thanksgiving Bucket List (Free Printable)

For more Thanksgiving inspiration,  please follow our Pinterest boards for our latest pins!   I have to admit that with the Christmas holiday season starting earlier & earlier every year, Thanskgiving is going to be a forgotten holiday.  I am determined to appreciate & celebrate Thanksgiving before we really jump into full on Christmas mode in our house.  Two weeks until Thanksgiving &… Read More

Kids’ Daily Checklists

Kids’ Daily Checklists

School has started this month.  It has been an adjustment in this house as we are saying good-bye to lazy summer mornings & are busy scrambling around the house trying to get lunches made, shoes on the feet, & teeth brushed.  I created these three handy signs to encourage independence in my oldest son and so far, they have been… Read More

Fall Sports Tips For Little Kids

Fall Sports Tips For Little Kids

Back to school also means “back to sports” for many children. In our case, this fall is the first time we’ll be starting some fall sports along with school. Maggie has decided she wants to play soccer and both girls will be taking ballet class. So, while we are getting our school gear lined up, we’ve also had to get… Read More

Packed Lunch Box Ideas (Free Printable) & Favorite Lunchbox Tools

Packed Lunch Box Ideas (Free Printable) & Favorite Lunchbox Tools

Today, we are talking all about packing school lunches.  With kindergarten less than a month away, I am trying to get my unorganized & chaotic mind prepared for what lies ahead.  School supplies are bought, we are reading “prepping for kindergarten” stories, & now it’s time for me to get my mind wrapped around the idea of packing a lunch… Read More

Easy Valentine Popcorn Treats (with Free Valentine Printable)!

Easy Valentine Popcorn Treats (with Free Valentine Printable)!

Looking for an easy, delicious Valentine’s  Day treat? Try these Valentine Chocolate & Cherry Popcorn Treats. Also, be sure to visit these posts for more Valentine’s Day crafts, activities and snacks!  35 Valentine Crafts & Activities // Valentine’s Day Snack Mix // Valentine’s Day Books   Valentine Chocolate & Cherry Popcorn Treats Popcorn Treat Ingredients: 12 cups popped JOLLY TIME Healthy Pop… Read More