Now that our biggest event in January, Wyatt’s Birthday, is another cherished memory, we gear up for February and all the love that it brings. You’re about to see my page turn pink! This week I’m going to share some of our favorite Valentine’s Traditions, some of my yarn gifts available in my Etsy Shop, @CottonNKandi, and unique ideas for class Valentine’s that your kids can make.
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February is a very fun month for all things Toddler School. When you’re stuck inside due to the cold, you take advantage of every potential activity. This is the time when we do most of our baking, science, and sensory play for the whole year. I’ve put together a round-up blog post for all of our favorite Valentine’s and February-themed Mom School Lessons. I’ve even included those from a few fellow mom bloggers. We’ve got Heart Stamping Art, Pink Fudge Recipes, Chocolate Playdough, Sensory Bins, Hot Cocoa Spoons and so much more. Head on over to the blog through the profile link to check out all things February for #TheMessMat and the Teaching Table that we did when the boys were toddlers.
Read all about it: https://www.acottonkandilife.com/14-fun-easy-valentines-day-activities-kids-toddlers/
14+ Fun & Easy Valentine’s Day Activities for Kids & Toddlers
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No Drama Llama… Character Hoods are one of my all-time best sellers over in the Etsy Shop, @CottonNKandi. This Llama Hood with its pink hair is especially popular in February as a gift for both kids and teachers. They’re perfect to build up a gift basket around reading, sleepovers, or just a Snuggle Basket. Both Boys have been wearing Character Hoods since they were 3, when I made the first one, as a sensory noise filter for the Thumpin’ Thursday dance classes at our local library. Cash still wears one to quietly read in, though it’s a Pikachu now. If you’ve got a little reader who loves to snuggle up with a good book and disappear for a few hours, I highly recommend the Character Hoods.
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Now is when I LOVE to bring up one of my most favorite Valentine’s Days of all. It’s the one where both boys cooked us a complete dinner using their @Kidstir Subscription Box! They were the absolute cutest in their little chef hats. There was a time in our lives when Subscription Boxes were the IT thing to do. The boys loved getting “Happy Mail” and I loved the pre-planned lessons for Toddler School. I have an entire blog post on all our favorite Subscription Boxes for Toddlers through the February Week 1 Image in the profile link. From Kiwi Crate to Book Roo, both boys had something geared towards their interests that arrived in the mail. For this particular Valentine’s Day, they were ages 4 and 5, and Wyatt was very interested in cooking. So, for Christmas, he got the Kid Stir Subscription Box which arrived with recipes kids could handle and very fun kitchen tools. I honestly still use the recipe that they made for us on this day. But sadly, we’ve not ever made the Lava Cake since. Perhaps we should! Subscription Boxes make great Valentine’s Gifts for kids or even Easter Basket Themes!
Read All the Subscription Box Reviews: https://www.acottonkandilife.com/subscription-boxes-for-kids-unique-gift-ideas/
Blog Post: Subscription Boxes for Kids | Unique Gift Ideas
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Now that we’ve got kids covered for Valentine’s Day Gifts, Crafts, Recipes, Activities, and Sensory lessons, all through those blog links… let’s not forget about the Teachers and the importance of COFFEE. Coffee Sweaters are reusable coffee cozies that make a great holder for a gift card. Head on over to the blog and click through to Etsy, where you can shop my whole list of Gift Ideas for Teachers on Valentine’s Day!
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I really appreciate those who go above and beyond for this holiday and with all the fancy goodies, because it’s not my favorite part. I do LOVE the love that is honored and celebrated during February, and it’s obviously one of my favorite months for all the mom Outfits. But, I typically go very easy and geared down for the bulk buying and class distribution party. I lean into the printables that kids can do themselves. Look at their tiny little fingers working! They had so much fun coming up with this all on their own when they were in preschool. Now I’m lucky to get them to do anything… but we’re a “if you want to get the goodies you need to participate” family. So every year we think of a silly (non-candy preferred) gift they can give all their friends. I’ve even added a few printables to the Etsy List if you’re looking for a very quick and easy option this year.
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