Creativity
Help your kids discover Peter Pan’s magic and learn to fly with J. M. Barrie
Duke and Daisy got to thinking about kids today with all the Covid -19 restrictions that kept them from their usual fun activities. They decided that Peter Pan would be a guy to help kids have fun and feel free and adventurous. Since the author of Peter Pan is J.M. Barrie and it’s Mr. Barrie’s…
Read MoreWhy do Kids Love and Need Tall Tales?
Tall tales may have their origins around frontier campfires in the 1800s. Perhaps they began as “bragging contests” among the tough pioneers who were exploring the Wild West. And the stories kept getting wilder. Tall tales are essentially stories and storytelling can help kids solve problems, deal with stressful situations, and increase inner harmony. Tall…
Read More3 Great ideas for a children’s literary book tour this summer.
Duke and Daisy are packing their travel bags for their suggestions to take your kids on a literary road trip this summer. They believe in Saint Augustine’s quote. “The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.” Saint Augustine They’re packing their suitcases with children’s novels and picture…
Read MoreHELPING KIDS CELEBRATE LEWIS CARROLL’S BIRTHDAY
Duke and Daisy share birthday fun for the author of the classic children’s book, Alice in Wonderland. They like Alice Wonderland’s things to help kids learn from the fun experience when Alice falls down the Rabbit Hole. Such lessons: 1.) Without taking a risk, you don’t grow. 2) Discover who you really are. 3) Accept…
Read More3 Ways Journal Writing Helps Your Kids with Personal Growth
It’s winter, and your kids may be home more because of remote learning. Duke and Daisy spent their time to find something that will help your kids feel better and have some fun while they’re spending more time indoors and away from their everyday lifestyles. They’re enthused to help kids spend time writing in a…
Read MoreMany great books to help kids explore the wonderful world of Native American Heritage
Duke and Daisy explored the history of Native Americans and loved what they found. They were amazed by the Native American story and their journey many thousand years ago when humans journeyed across the Bering land bridge, from Asia to Alaska. For the full description of the Native American journey over the thousands of…
Read MoreHow Tweens Can Have A Magical Halloween without Goblins and Ghosts
Duke and Daisy are thinking about tweens this Halloween. Since tweens are still kids and love Halloween, Duke and Daisy understand that their ideas about celebrating Halloween may be changing so they set out to find ways for tweens to celebrate Halloween. Duke and Daisy think tweens like Halloween because they can dress up…
Read More10 Ways Audio Books Can Help Kids’ Learn More and Get Smarter.
Duke and Daisy would love to help your children have fun while they learn since they may be spending more time at home instead of classroom learning. That’s why Duke took Daisy on a trip to find out more about audiobooks for kids. Come along and explore the ten great ways the audiobooks make…
Read MoreWHY EXPLORING RED RIDING HOOD WILL MAKE KIDS’ LIVES BETTER?
Duke and Daisy sometimes visit an enchanting fairy forest where they met a special friend that most kids know. Kids from many generations have learned and had fun with this wonderful young girl. Red Riding Hood first appeared in the 1600s. And Duke and Daisy agree with Charles Perrault, the original author, who…
Read More3 amazing islands activities to give your kids a Treasure Island experience
“We must go on because we can’t turn back.” Robert Louis Stevenson, Treasure Island Duke and Daisy are thrilled to take your kids on an island adventure. They think Islands are lovely places to dream about – sandy beaches, sunny days, warm breezes. Ask your kids this question? Wouldn’t it be wonderful to head…
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