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

Summer Reading Books for Kids of All Ages

Summer Reading Books for Kids of All Ages

Summer is on the horizon with just two more weeks of school left before summer begins!  I have been spending this week getting myself organized & prepared for a full summer with all four kids at home.  Since we have a sweet baby that joined our family this winter, I am trying to keep our plans low-key and allow for lots… Read More

20 Book Series Recommendations for Boys, Grades 1-3

20 Book Series Recommendations for Boys, Grades 1-3

It’s hard to believe, but summer is on the horizon!  One of the things that we do everyday in the summer is spend a little time reading.  My boys (ages six and eight) are old enough to read independently so we are always on the lookout for some good books that keep their interest.  Today, I am excited to share several of our favorite… Read More

9 Toilet Paper Roll Crafts for Kids

9 Toilet Paper Roll Crafts for Kids

We are so excited to feature this awesome guest post from Red Ted Art.  She is featuring nine different kids’ crafts that you can make using a simple empty toilet paper roll.  Thanks for sharing, Red Ted Art! Have a big stash empty cardboard rolls waiting for toilet paper roll crafts? Or just one lonely cardboard roll from the last kitchen towel… Read More

What Our Kids Like to Play {With Some Fun Crafts and Activities}

What Our Kids Like to Play {With Some Fun Crafts and Activities}

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Kohl’s. We were compensated for this post and received the included Carter’s clothing as compensation. As moms, Julie and I both feel very strongly about the importance of play. We both allow our children to play freely. Free play is important to their growing minds and independence. Our same stance on play if probably how… 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

Great Gifts for the Animal Loving Adventure Girl

Great Gifts for the Animal Loving Adventure Girl

If you’ve followed this blog for a while, you are probably well aware that we have an animal lover in our house (or a few). Each year as Christmas approaches, she comes up with a list of gifts she’s like. All of which are living. This year Maggie told me her Christmas list includes “just one thing, that’s actually 6 things”…. 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