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The Kissing Hand Handprint Craft: A Sweet First Day Keepsake Parents Will Treasure Forever

Starting school is big, for kids AND for moms. If you're looking for a meaningful, tear-jerker-in-a-good-way craft for the first day of preschool or kindergarten, this The Kissing Hand handprint craft is it.

Inspired by the classic children's book The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn, this simple art project turns your child's handprint into a keepsake that perfectly captures the story's message: I love you, and you carry my love with you wherever you go.


The Kissing Hand Handprint Craft: A Sweet First Day Keepsake [Free Printable Idea]

 
We made this on the first day of school, and I’m not exaggerating when I say I will keep it forever. The black handprint with a little red heart in the center says it all, "The heart is you! The hand is me! It shows that we are family."

This is low-prep, low-mess (with the right trick), and works beautifully for classrooms, homeschool, daycare, or at home.

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Crayola Box of Crayons Craft for Kids: A Colorful Finger-Painting Activity

Looking for a fun and easy craft to go along with a favorite book about crayons or colors? This Crayola Box of Crayons Craft is a colorful preschool and kindergarten activity that combines finger painting, color recognition, name practice, and literacy.

Crayola Box of Crayons Craft for Kids: A Colorful Finger-Painting Activity

 
Children use their fingers and colorful paint to create crayons inside a printable crayon box. Add their name to the front of the box, and you have an adorable keepsake that can be displayed in the classroom or sent home with families.

This crayon craft for preschoolers is especially fun to use during a color unit, back-to-school activities, or while reading books about crayons, colors, and creativity.
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Biscuit the Dog Book Crafts & School Activity Ideas Kids Will Love

If you’re raising little readers, chances are you’ve come across Biscuit the Dog. This lovable, curious puppy has been winning the hearts of preschoolers and early readers for decades. Written by Alyssa Satin Capucilli and illustrated by Pat Schories, the Biscuit series is filled with short, sweet stories perfect for children just beginning their reading journey.

Biscuit the Dog Book Crafts & School Activity Ideas Kids Will Love


In my house, Biscuit books have been a favorite bedtime choice for years. But when I went searching online for Biscuit the Dog craft ideas to go along with our reading, I was surprised at how little there was available. That’s why I decided to round up my own collection of Biscuit-inspired crafts and activities. I even designed a free handprint craft printable just for my readers, so you can enjoy a fun keepsake activity with your kids too!

Whether you’re a parent, a preschool teacher, or a homeschooler, I hope this list helps you bring the magic of Biscuit into your classroom or home.
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Fun and Engaging “Pete the Cat” Activities and Crafts for Preschoolers

If you’re a parent or educator looking for ways to captivate preschoolers with literacy-rich and hands‑on learning, you’ve probably come across Pete the Cat: the groovy, blue feline who teaches important lessons about resilience, kindness, and trying new things. From colorful stories about perseverance to catchy songs about staying positive, Pete the Cat is a favorite for nurturing early literacy and a love of reading.


Fun and Engaging “Pete the Cat” Activities and Crafts for Preschoolers

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In this post, we’ll highlight some of the best Pete the Cat books for preschoolers, along with simple and engaging ideas for activities and crafts that build literacy, fine motor skills, and a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
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Llama Llama and Learning Fun: Preschool Activities Inspired by the Beloved Books of Anna Dewdney

Few picture books have captured the hearts of preschoolers, parents, and teachers quite like Llama Llama Red Pajama by Anna Dewdney. With its catchy rhymes, relatable themes, and expressive illustrations, it’s no surprise that the Llama Llama series has become a classroom favorite. These books not only entertain but also support emotional development, early literacy, and positive behavior modeling.




Whether you’re a preschool teacher planning your next circle time or a parent looking for enriching read-alouds and activities, the Llama Llama books offer a world of playful possibilities. In this post, we’ll explore several must-read titles in the series and share easy, engaging classroom crafts and activities to bring Llama Llama’s world to life.
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Easy DIY Lorax Shirt to Celebrate Dr. Seuss' Birthday & Read Across America Day

Every year my son has had a Dr. Seuss parade at his school every year to celebrate Read Across America Day. The National Education Association's Read Across America is an annual reading motivation and awareness program that calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading on March 2, the birthday of beloved children's author Dr. Seuss. Across the country, thousands of schools, libraries, and community centers participate by bringing together kids, teens, and books, and you can too! Incorporate these guides and activities to celebrate reading with young people.

Easy DIY Lorax Costume

With my daughter, my mother-in-law made a "Cat In The Hat" embroidered shirt that was pink, but with my son I didn't want to bother her so I thought I would try something homemade and easy since that's how I roll.
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