activity books Archives - Silver Dolphin Books https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/tag/activity-books/ Innovative children's books designed to enlighten and entertain. Tue, 28 May 2024 20:30:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 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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]]> Silver Dolphin’s Summer Reading Challenge https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2024/05/silver-dolphins-summer-reading-challenge/ Wed, 08 May 2024 16:24:46 +0000 https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=17683 These ten page-turning ideas will keep your child motivated to read all summer long.

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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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]]> 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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]]> Holiday Gems You Need on Your Bookshelf This Year https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2023/11/holiday-gems-you-need-on-your-bookshelf-this-year/ Thu, 16 Nov 2023 18:22:48 +0000 https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=17604 Read stories like "Silent Night" and "The Night Before Christmas" with a twist. Embark on a holiday adventure with Holly the Christmas fairy!

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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 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 5 Books to Read Before Going Back to School https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2022/07/5-books-to-read-before-going-back-to-school/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2022/07/5-books-to-read-before-going-back-to-school/#respond Fri, 29 Jul 2022 22:23:22 +0000 https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=17048 By: Christa Protano Did you hear? The stores are currently stocked with pencils, notebooks, and crayons even though it feels like the school year just ended (well, here in the Northeast, it really did just a few weeks ago). Needless to say, even though we don’t go back to the classroom until after Labor Day, […]

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2022/07/5-books-to-read-before-going-back-to-school/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 Gifts the Whole Family Will Fa-La-Love https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/11/gifts-the-whole-family-will-fa-la-love/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/11/gifts-the-whole-family-will-fa-la-love/#respond Fri, 19 Nov 2021 16:37:39 +0000 https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=16784 By Christa Protano If the threat of shipping delays has you making your list and checking it twice, here are 10 fun and interactive books to add to your holiday shopping cart today. We have something for each member of the fam, from the youngest of readers to the wisest of bibliophiles.

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