activities Archives - Silver Dolphin Books https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/tag/activities/ Innovative children's books designed to enlighten and entertain. Wed, 21 Sep 2022 21:19:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 4 Fun Halloween Books for Littles https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2022/09/4-fun-halloween-books-for-littles/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2022/09/4-fun-halloween-books-for-littles/#respond Wed, 21 Sep 2022 21:19:32 +0000 https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=17133 By: Christa Protano It may still feel like summer, but we’ve seen a skeleton or two pop up on our block, so I think it’s safe to put out all of the creepy and kooky house trimmings. For us, that also means swapping out our beach reads for something a little more seasonal. Here are […]

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2022/09/4-fun-halloween-books-for-littles/feed/ 0 4 Art Books to Save for a Rainy Day https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2022/08/4-art-books-to-save-for-a-rainy-day/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2022/08/4-art-books-to-save-for-a-rainy-day/#respond Fri, 19 Aug 2022 20:58:32 +0000 https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=17114 By: Christa Protano It’s the end of summer and I feel like my mom bag of tricks is almost empty. Thankfully, the weather has been mostly sunny so we haven’t spent much time stuck indoors. That said, I still like to have a few new coloring and activity books on-hand for a rainy day or […]

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2022/08/4-art-books-to-save-for-a-rainy-day/feed/ 0 Earth-Friendly Reads for the Whole Family https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2022/04/earth-friendly-reads-for-the-whole-family/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2022/04/earth-friendly-reads-for-the-whole-family/#respond Wed, 13 Apr 2022 21:27:44 +0000 https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=16955 By Christa Protano With National Parks Week and Earth Day taking center stage on the calendar, April is prime time to celebrate where we live. Not sure where to start? Why not get the whole family involved? After all, the family that reads together, stays together, right? Here are four books that will inspire everyone […]

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2022/04/earth-friendly-reads-for-the-whole-family/feed/ 0 Extra Credit: Fun Books to Dive Into After School https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2022/03/extra-credit-fun-books-to-dive-into-after-school/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2022/03/extra-credit-fun-books-to-dive-into-after-school/#respond Tue, 01 Mar 2022 18:06:26 +0000 https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=16924 By: Christa Protano When I first became a mom, I remember watching my 9-year-old nephew totally absorbed in a chapter book. At the time, we were sitting on the beach. I was so fascinated by this moment - the ocean was right in front of him, but he preferred the world on the page. That’s […]

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2022/03/extra-credit-fun-books-to-dive-into-after-school/feed/ 0 4 Books to Read to Your Little One this Valentine’s Day https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2022/01/4-books-to-read-to-your-little-one-this-valentines-day/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2022/01/4-books-to-read-to-your-little-one-this-valentines-day/#respond Wed, 26 Jan 2022 00:03:30 +0000 https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=16863 By: Christa Protano Parents: Did you happen to notice all of the pre-Christmas Valentine’s Day decor in stores last month? This year, it seems like retailers called on Cupid earlier than ever. But now that the holly daze is over, it is time to get ready for February 14th, which — as any seasoned mom […]

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2022/01/4-books-to-read-to-your-little-one-this-valentines-day/feed/ 0 5 Books to Kick Off a New Year of Reading https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/12/5-books-to-kick-off-a-new-year-of-reading/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/12/5-books-to-kick-off-a-new-year-of-reading/#respond Tue, 21 Dec 2021 00:29:09 +0000 https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=16850 By: Christa Protano While the new year brings a renewed sense of energy and goal setting, I also find it to be a much welcomed time to slow down and settle into a more steady routine. For my family, that means getting back to our nightly story times and regular library visits, which got waylaid […]

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/12/5-books-to-kick-off-a-new-year-of-reading/feed/ 0 25 Activities for Your Countdown to Christmas! https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/11/25-activities-for-your-countdown-to-christmas/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/11/25-activities-for-your-countdown-to-christmas/#respond Mon, 15 Nov 2021 22:23:39 +0000 https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=16801 By: Kristen Johnson All kids, of all ages, anticipate the unbridled joy that comes with Christmas morning. Christmas morning is the most magical of all the days and rightly so. The days and weeks leading up to the 25th can fly by and the entire season becomes a blur. Slow down the holiday season and […]

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/08/4-books-for-a-sweet-escape/feed/ 0 Summer Fun with Creative Kits: Clay Charms https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/07/summer-fun-with-creative-kits-clay-charms/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/07/summer-fun-with-creative-kits-clay-charms/#respond Wed, 28 Jul 2021 20:13:07 +0000 https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=16682&preview=true&preview_id=16682 Who doesn’t love anything miniature? There’s just something about something you really like in a tiny form. The Clay Charm kit from Creative Kits will fulfill all your miniature dreams! 

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/07/summer-fun-with-creative-kits-clay-charms/feed/ 0 Summer Fun with Creative Kits: Mini Piñatas https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/07/summer-fun-with-creative-kits-mini-pinatas/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/07/summer-fun-with-creative-kits-mini-pinatas/#respond Mon, 19 Jul 2021 16:29:11 +0000 https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=16661&preview=true&preview_id=16661 We are continuing our summer fun as we dive in head first into some Mini Piñatas! Creative Kits has pieced together some amazing ideas to create your masterpiece. From flamingos out of cardboard to rabbits made from balloons, this kit is going to bring some fiesta fun to your summer!

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/07/summer-fun-with-creative-kits-mini-pinatas/feed/ 0 Summer Fun with Creative Kits: Pom-Pom Pets https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/07/summer-fun-with-creative-kits-pom-pom-pets/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/07/summer-fun-with-creative-kits-pom-pom-pets/#respond Wed, 14 Jul 2021 16:36:09 +0000 https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=16614 School is out and the kids are home, so it’s time to have some summer fun! Creative Kits are hands on do-it-yourself bundles for kids of all ages. These kits are packed with everything you need to make and decorate your very own creations. With so many Creative Kits to choose from, you can create […]

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/07/summer-fun-with-creative-kits-pom-pom-pets/feed/ 0 Going the Distance https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/03/going-the-distance/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/03/going-the-distance/#respond Tue, 02 Mar 2021 13:22:14 +0000 https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=16482&preview=true&preview_id=16482 By Christa Protano Truer words have never been spoken, as many parents find themselves juggling remote learning and working from home once again. Whether you are monitoring your preschooler’s virtual learning or fully leaning in to homeschooling, we can all agree that setting our children up for success is a common goal. Read on for […]

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/03/going-the-distance/feed/ 0 4 Busy Books for Crafty Kids https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/02/4-busy-books-for-crafty-kids/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/02/4-busy-books-for-crafty-kids/#respond Thu, 18 Feb 2021 16:21:27 +0000 https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=16500&preview=true&preview_id=16500 By Christa Protano During this challenging time, many adults have turned to comfort crafting (think crocheting, embroidery, or those intricate coloring books) to help ease some of the stress and anxiety that comes with a global pandemic. Thankfully, this idea works for kids too. Here are four crafty activity kits to help set your child […]

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/02/4-busy-books-for-crafty-kids/feed/ 0 Bring the Farm Home with Free Printable Activity Pages! https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2020/04/bring-the-farm-home-with-activity-pages/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2020/04/bring-the-farm-home-with-activity-pages/#respond Tue, 07 Apr 2020 23:09:48 +0000 https://silverdolphin.wpengine.com/?p=15657 Keep your 3 to 5-year-old engaged, entertained, and learning with Baby Farm Animals Coloring and Activity Book!  Enjoy hours of cuteness while coloring, matching,  and completing mazes all while learning about farm animals! Baby Farm Animals Coloring and Activity Book Pages of perky piglets, cute calves, fabulous foals, and many more energetic baby farm animals […]

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2020/04/bring-the-farm-home-with-activity-pages/feed/ 0 50 Summer Activities for Kids + Fun Summer Reads! https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2019/06/50-summer-activities-for-kids-fun-summer-reads/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2019/06/50-summer-activities-for-kids-fun-summer-reads/#respond Wed, 05 Jun 2019 17:18:02 +0000 https://silverdolphin.wpengine.com/?p=13583 Looking for ideas on how to make the most out of your summer vacation this year? We’ve got a wide selection of new fiction titles, educational books, interactive kits, and activity books for kids to enjoy. Check them out below, then keep reading for a list of 50 fun and creative activities to keep kids […]

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2019/06/50-summer-activities-for-kids-fun-summer-reads/feed/ 0 6 Fun Ways to Say Farewell to Summer https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2018/08/6-fun-ways-to-say-farewell-to-summer/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2018/08/6-fun-ways-to-say-farewell-to-summer/#respond Wed, 15 Aug 2018 15:12:49 +0000 http://blog.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=9824 Celebrate the end of summer and return to school with these six fun ideas that will leave lasting memories for your family.

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