activities for kids Archives - Silver Dolphin Books https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/tag/activities-for-kids/ Innovative children's books designed to enlighten and entertain. Tue, 18 Nov 2025 18:13:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 An Interview with Author Adam Wallace https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2025/10/an-interview-with-author-adam-wallace/ Thu, 16 Oct 2025 17:19:30 +0000 https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=17842 Read all about New York Times best-selling author Adam Wallace and his hilarious new picture book, Turkey in Disguise — already a classroom favorite!

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]]> 7 Jawsome Shark Facts for Shark Week https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2024/06/7-jawsome-shark-facts-for-shark-week/ Tue, 25 Jun 2024 20:29:10 +0000 https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=17697 Take a bite out of summer learning with these STEM kits and educational books featuring the ocean's fiercest predator, the shark!

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]]> 5 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2024/04/5-ways-to-celebrate-earth-day/ Mon, 15 Apr 2024 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=17658 Need kid-friendly ideas for Earth Day celebrations? We've got you covered.

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]]> Valentine’s Day Sticker Spectacular https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2024/02/valentines-day-sticker-spectacular/ Mon, 12 Feb 2024 23:48:17 +0000 https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=17641 Give the gift of Super Puffy Stickers! Be My Valentine! this year. The activity book is filled with coloring, puzzles, and over 85 adorable puffy stickers to keep children entertained for hours.

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]]> New Year, New Reading Goals https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2024/01/new-year-new-reading-goals/ Thu, 18 Jan 2024 18:58:58 +0000 https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=17631 A new year means it’s time to set some new goals! While the school year has been in session, you can ring in 2024 with your little ones by working towards some reading goals at home. With the weather being a bit crazy all across the globe, there seems to be ample time for some […]

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]]> In Praise of Stickers! 4 Reasons to Add Some Sticky Fun to Story Time https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2024/01/in-praise-of-stickers-4-reasons-to-add-some-sticky-fun-to-story-time/ Wed, 10 Jan 2024 23:31:51 +0000 https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=17625 From providing a sensory experience to improving early literacy skills, stickers are an essential part of your child's development. Here's why.

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]]> 12 Festive Books for Twelve Days of Christmas https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2023/12/12-festive-books-for-twelve-days-of-christmas/ Wed, 06 Dec 2023 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=17603 Keep the kiddos entertained over the long holiday break with these books that celebrate the Twelve Days of Christmas.

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]]> Write a Letter to Santa with this Page from Christmas Super Puffy Stickers! https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2023/11/write-a-letter-to-santa-with-this-page-from-christmas-super-puffy-stickers/ Wed, 29 Nov 2023 23:13:30 +0000 https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=17612 See how many times you can find the word "Santa," color a few carolers, and more! Try a page from Christmas Super Puffy Stickers! and see just what the magic is all about!

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]]> 5 New Releases to Pack In When School’s Out https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2023/05/5-new-releases-to-pack-in-when-schools-out/ Wed, 10 May 2023 16:19:42 +0000 https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=17433 By Christa Protano For rainy days, road trips, airport delays, or downtime by the pool or beach, a book is always a good idea. Don’t miss these new releases, guaranteed to keep little ones entertained while us moms are busy folding laundry, putting dinner together, or sending out that one last email … at least […]

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]]> Silver Dolphin Books Spring Reading Challenge https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2023/04/silver-dolphin-books-spring-reading-challenge/ Tue, 11 Apr 2023 19:53:03 +0000 https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=17408 By Christa Protano With the unseasonable warm winter, it feels like spring sprung months ago. But in the northeast, parents know not to put the winter coats away too soon. Just yesterday we had fake summer, and I’m not ruling out a blast of cold air until May. Still, it’s so nice that my kids […]

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]]> 7 Parent-Approved Activity Books to Swap for Screen Time https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2023/03/7-parent-approved-activity-books-to-swap-for-screen-time/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2023/03/7-parent-approved-activity-books-to-swap-for-screen-time/#respond Sat, 11 Mar 2023 00:06:16 +0000 https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=17372 By Christa Protano Spring break is just around the corner and with airfare skyrocketing, it seems like many families are opting for staycations or longer road trips. Personally, my husband and I opted to fly ourselves and the kids to a tropical destination toward the end of spring break since the cost of a peak […]

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2023/03/7-parent-approved-activity-books-to-swap-for-screen-time/feed/ 0 How to Get Your Child to Read More Books This Winter https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2023/01/how-to-get-your-child-to-read-more-books-this-winter/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2023/01/how-to-get-your-child-to-read-more-books-this-winter/#respond Tue, 24 Jan 2023 20:26:44 +0000 https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=17274 By Christa Protano My youngest is in second grade and each month she brings home a fun reading challenge to complete in about 30 days. We hang it up on the fridge and it guides her book choices all month long. She loves that she gets to color a cute themed character (snowmen for winter, […]

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2023/01/how-to-get-your-child-to-read-more-books-this-winter/feed/ 0 4 Holly Jolly Christmas Books to Read this Month https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2022/12/4-holly-jolly-christmas-books-to-read-this-month/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2022/12/4-holly-jolly-christmas-books-to-read-this-month/#respond Sat, 17 Dec 2022 00:26:45 +0000 https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=17201 The lights are up, the trees are decorated, and that mischievous elf has started making his daily appearances. Time for story time to follow suit. Whether you’re searching for a new bedtime story, need an activity book to keep your child entertained, or want a new chapter book to help enhance his or her reading […]

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2022/12/4-holly-jolly-christmas-books-to-read-this-month/feed/ 0 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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