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Halloween Reading Activities Rhyming Games

Give your students/kids a treat they can enjoy again and again!

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Fun Halloween Rhyming Game and Activities for Kids

It's such a fun treat that they won't even realize they are learning while reading Sneaky Snake's story written in rhyme!

Included is a full-color story about how Sneaky Snake's new friends help him find a new home on Halloween night. The full-color story is not meant to be printed out unless you can spare the extra ink to print it out in full color.

Included next is the full story again, but this time kids can color the story after printing it out.

Finally, there are 23 pairs of rhyming words that can be printed out and used for a fun matching game!

Click to purchase here: Halloween Rhyming Story and Game *

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Disclaimer: Our products, services, and recommendations are for general use and information and are not intended to replace the advice or expertise of a physician or Occupational Therapist. Please seek professional help when necessary. Circumstances and results may vary.

Jessica is the author of the children's books about The Underground Toy Society. She decided to begin a blog about her experiences and opinions of being an author, as well as a mother and Occupational Therapist. Please note all information on her website and her blog posts are her opinions and her personal experiences. Individual results may vary and her results may not be your results or experiences. This website is meant to be general information, not specific advice. Circumstances and results may vary. The Underground Toy Society children's books aim to teach children to love and appreciate what they have. Hopefully children will want to clean their rooms after learning about The Underground Toy Society. However, all children are different and results may vary. The books are for entertainment purposes only. All recommendations and activities should be completed with adult supervision. Thanks for reading!

Free eBook 9/22/22 through 9/23/22!

Liam Lion Lost at the Bloomsburg Fair eBook will be available for a free download on 9/22/22 and 9/23/22!
Reviews are always greatly appreciated if you are able to do so. Thanks!

Halloween Coloring Book Printable

Get kids excited about Halloween with this fun coloring and activity book*!

Great for talking about safety for trick-or-treating too!

This is a fun printable coloring book with games, mazes, coloring pages, writing prompts, and a word search.

You can see a full product preview on the purchase page here:

Halloween Book Printables*

Families can play the games together and have fun!

The pages are full of fun writing prompts to get kids thinking.

There are tracing pages to improve fine motor coordination to increase handwriting skills.

Spend time together as a family counting and coloring pumpkins!

*Jessica D. Adams is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Jessica D. Adams, Author.

*Posts may contain affiliate links. I may earn a small commission for my endorsement, recommendation, testimonial, or link to any products or services from this website. Outside links are provided for your convenience, subject to privacy policy, terms and conditions.

Disclaimer: Our products, services, and recommendations are for general use and information and are not intended to replace the advice or expertise of a physician or Occupational Therapist. Please seek professional help when necessary. Circumstances and results may vary.

Jessica is the author of the children's books about The Underground Toy Society. She decided to begin a blog about her experiences and opinions of being an author, as well as a mother and Occupational Therapist. Please note all information on her website and her blog posts are her opinions and her personal experiences. Individual results may vary and her results may not be your results or experiences. This website is meant to be general information, not specific advice. Circumstances and results may vary. The Underground Toy Society children's books aim to teach children to love and appreciate what they have. Hopefully children will want to clean their rooms after learning about The Underground Toy Society. However, all children are different and results may vary. The books are for entertainment purposes only. All recommendations and activities should be completed with adult supervision. Thanks for reading!

Visual Tracking Letter Recognition Occupational Therapy

Do you have a struggling reader?

How can improving visual tracking skills increase reading and writing abilities?

Keep reading to find out!

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Why is Visual Tracking Important for Reading and Writing?

We use visual tracking during reading and writing to help us determine our place.

Without proper visual tracking, we could skip lines and words, which could reduce reading comprehension.

Other signs of decreased visual tracking could include difficulty in catching or throwing a ball on target.

A Few Ways to Improve Visual Tracking Skills Practice catching and throwing balls of various sizes and shapes Practice kicking a stationary ball, then progress to kicking a moving ball Play tag to visually track a moving person Use a flashlight in a dark room to follow the light around the room to find different objects Obstacle courses where kids have to locate various objects along the way Use crossword puzzles or visual tracking worksheets like the ones below:

Visual Tracking Letter Recognition Occupational Therapy *

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*Posts may contain affiliate links. I may earn a small commission for my endorsement, recommendation, testimonial, or link to any products or services from this website. Outside links are provided for your convenience, subject to privacy policy, terms and conditions.

Disclaimer: Our products, services, and recommendations are for general use and information and are not intended to replace the advice or expertise of a physician or Occupational Therapist. Please seek professional help when necessary. Circumstances and results may vary.

Jessica is the author of the children's books about The Underground Toy Society. She decided to begin a blog about her experiences and opinions of being an author, as well as a mother and Occupational Therapist. Please note all information on her website and her blog posts are her opinions and her personal experiences. Individual results may vary and her results may not be your results or experiences. This website is meant to be general information, not specific advice. Circumstances and results may vary. The Underground Toy Society children's books aim to teach children to love and appreciate what they have. Hopefully children will want to clean their rooms after learning about The Underground Toy Society. However, all children are different and results may vary. The books are for entertainment purposes only. All recommendations and activities should be completed with adult supervision. Thanks for reading!

How to Teach Your Kids What to do if They Get Lost

Would your kids know what to do if they got lost?

Please do not assume they would know what to do! Take THESE important steps!

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What if your kids get lost?

First, kids need to know they should not panic.

You need to make sure you teach your kids their full name, phone number, and address.

Another important step is teaching your kids YOUR full name. They may not even know your real name from calling you Mommy or Daddy since they were born.

A really fun way to teach kids what to do if they get lost is to read Liam Lion Lost at the Bloomsburg Fair. * (affiliate link for purchasing the book)

In the beginning of the story, Liam overheard Eric's mom telling him what to do at the fair in case he got lost.

Well, as it turned out, Eric was not the one who got lost. The little toy lion is the one who got lost!

Liam's adventure can be a great way to teach your kids what to do in case they get lost!

There is a very important lesson inside the book you do not want to miss teaching to your kids!

The illustrations are beautifully done by my teen daughter, Janelle!

She also created this awesome coloring page just for your kids! Stay up to date with our free eBook promotions and get a free coloring page here:

Liam Lion's free coloring page *

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*Posts may contain affiliate links. I may earn a small commission for my endorsement, recommendation, testimonial, or link to any products or services from this website. Outside links are provided for your convenience, subject to ,privacy policy, terms and conditions.

Disclaimer: Our products, services, and recommendations are for general use and information and are not intended to replace the advice or expertise of a physician or Occupational Therapist. Please seek professional help when necessary. Circumstances and results may vary.

Jessica is the author of the children's books about The Underground Toy Society. She decided to begin a blog about her experiences and opinions of being an author, as well as a mother and Occupational Therapist. Please note all information on her website and her blog posts are her opinions and her personal experiences. Individual results may vary and her results may not be your results or experiences. This website is meant to be general information, not specific advice. Circumstances and results may vary. The Underground Toy Society children's books aim to teach children to love and appreciate what they have. Hopefully children will want to clean their rooms after learning about The Underground Toy Society. However, all children are different and results may vary. The books are for entertainment purposes only. All recommendations and activities should be completed with adult supervision. Thanks for reading!

How to Make Math Fun!

Help lost toys find their way home with your math skills!

Students will love this math board game! Keep reading to discover the many options for making this math game * into a fun learning experience!

Fun Printable Math Game

Use the plain board game for fine motor skills coloring fun.

Or, use the color board game to focus on math skills for your students to save the toys before they reach home.

Cutting activities for game pieces and dice also enhance fine motor skills.

This game also helps students learn to follow directions.

It's a great way for students to learn through play!

Perfect for homeschooling or classrooms with students around ages 5-8!

Purchase a copy on our website here: Saved by Math Printable Board Game *

Or, if you are on Teachers Pay Teachers, purchase a copy here: Math Games / Board Games / Math Printables / Fine Motor Skills *

For a video preview, click below:

https://youtu.be/y0RBzhTgxF8

*Jessica D. Adams is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Jessica D. Adams, Author.

*Posts may contain affiliate links. I may earn a small commission for my endorsement, recommendation, testimonial, or link to any products or services from this website. Outside links are provided for your convenience, subject to ,privacy policy, terms and conditions.

Disclaimer: Our products are for general use and are not intended to replace the advice or expertise of a physician or Occupational Therapist. Please seek professional help when necessary. Circumstances and results may vary.

Jessica is the author of the children's books about The Underground Toy Society. She decided to begin a blog about her experiences and opinions of being an author, as well as a mother and Occupational Therapist. Please note all information on her website and her blog posts are her opinions and her personal experiences. Individual results may vary and her results may not be your results or experiences. This website is meant to be general information, not specific advice. Circumstances and results may vary. The Underground Toy Society children's books aim to teach children to love and appreciate what they have. Hopefully children will want to clean their rooms after learning about The Underground Toy Society. However, all children are different and results may vary. The books are for entertainment purposes only. All recommendations and activities should be completed with adult supervision. Thanks for reading!

What are the Best Children's Books with Lessons?

Is it possible to get kids reading while teaching them valuable life lessons?

Keep reading for our book recommendations for the best children's books that teach valuable lessons!

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Favorite Childhood Books

The Berenstain Bears Books have always been my favorite books to read.

When I was in elementary school, I would frequently check them out from the school library.

While growing up, I didn't get a chance to own too many of the books.

The two that I was able to purchase from school book fairs were:

The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Birthday *affiliate link

The Berenstain Bears Trouble with Friends *affiliate link

I loved the books and read them over and over again.

I never even realized that there were good valuable life lessons in the books!

They were fun to read and that's all that mattered to me.

It's interesting that I decided to publish my own children's books which sort of remind me of the lessons learned in the Berenstain Bear books.

From sharing, to giving, to helping others, there are so many great lessons in the Berenstain Bear books that kids love to read!

Who wouldn't love reading about bears?

So it's easy to sneak in the life lessons while kids are enjoying reading about their favorite characters.

Did you read The Berenstain Bears when you were younger?

Have you read them to your kids?

Did you know you can get awesome used or new copies of The Berenstain Bears as well as other great books?

Check out Better World Books * to stock up on great books that will get your kids reading and learning good lessons along the way!

While you're there, shop for some books for yourself too!

*Jessica D. Adams is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Jessica D. Adams, Author.

*Posts may contain affiliate links. I may earn a small commission for my endorsement, recommendation, testimonial, or link to any products or services from this website. Outside links are provided for your convenience, subject to privacy policy, terms and conditions.

Disclaimer: Our products, services, and recommendations are for general use and information and are not intended to replace the advice or expertise of a physician or Occupational Therapist. Please seek professional help when necessary. Circumstances and results may vary.

Jessica is the author of the children's books about The Underground Toy Society. She decided to begin a blog about her experiences and opinions of being an author, as well as a mother and Occupational Therapist. Please note all information on her website and her blog posts are her opinions and her personal experiences. Individual results may vary and her results may not be your results or experiences. This website is meant to be general information, not specific advice. Circumstances and results may vary. The Underground Toy Society children's books aim to teach children to love and appreciate what they have. Hopefully children will want to clean their rooms after learning about The Underground Toy Society. However, all children are different and results may vary. The books are for entertainment purposes only. All recommendations and activities should be completed with adult supervision. Thanks for reading!

Magazine Product Review Gift Ideas for the Whole Family to Enjoy Reading Together

How can a magazine bring a family together?

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We love Highlights Magazines!

My whole family has enjoyed reading them.

There are so many different activities and stories to enjoy.

My grandmother loves to do the hidden pictures with my daughters. It's a really cool search and find for objects hidden within a picture.

The magazines were very helpful when I published my children's books!

Check out the YouTube video here:

https://youtu.be/1x4VXqbsvtQ

We hope you will check out the magazines with the following affiliate link*

Highlights Magazines *

They would make great gift ideas for family members who live far away too!

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*Posts may contain affiliate links. I may earn a small commission for my endorsement, recommendation, testimonial, or link to any products or services from this website. Outside links are provided for your convenience, subject to privacy policy, terms and conditions.

Disclaimer: Our products are for general use and are not intended to replace the advice or expertise of a physician or Occupational Therapist. Please seek professional help when necessary. Circumstances and results may vary.

Jessica is the author of the children's books about The Underground Toy Society. She decided to begin a blog about her experiences and opinions of being an author, as well as a mother and Occupational Therapist. Please note all information on her website and her blog posts are her opinions and her personal experiences. Individual results may vary and her results may not be your results or experiences. This website is meant to be general information, not specific advice. Circumstances and results may vary. The Underground Toy Society children's books aim to teach children to love and appreciate what they have. Hopefully children will want to clean their rooms after learning about The Underground Toy Society. However, all children are different and results may vary. The books are for entertainment purposes only. All recommendations and activities should be completed with adult supervision. Thanks for reading!

Power Outage Hacks

With technology seemingly ruling our lives these days, what are some hacks we can use to prepare for a power outage?

Will you be prepared when you or your kids can't get on their electronics?

Or, do you need some ideas to get them off of their electronics for a while?

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What to do when bored at home

Remember the good old days when your family would get out the candles and some playing cards and wait for the power to come back on?

Those days seem to have gone away.

We lost power at my house the other day and my kids almost had a meltdown.

They both rely on their laptops to create YouTube videos.*

They were pretty much lost without their electronics.

Since it was hot in the house without the air conditioner, we went outside on the porch.

I began to tell a campfire story with our little Dorcy Lantern* for light. We have had this little light for years and it works great! We even used it as a nightlight while the power was still out.

My mom taught me how to tell campfire stories.

When we went camping, we would sit around the campfire and someone would begin a story.

Then, the story starter would pick another person to continue with the story.

So in my case, I started the story and turned to my older daughter and said, "Janiece's turn!"

Since she is a teenager and we haven't done a campfire story in years, she was caught off guard when I tagged her to continue the story.

It didn't take her long to add to my story and then tag her younger sister, Janelle.

Janelle needed a little encouragement to continue the story but quickly thought of ideas and tagged me to finish the story.

It was so much fun!

Did you know that telling campfire stories is how ,The Underground Toy Society Helps Ellie Elephant* came to be?

I had recently published The Underground Toy Society Helps Beary Bear* which is a story about Janelle losing her favorite teddy bear.

So naturally I had it in the back of my mind to write a story about Janiece's favorite toy, Ellie Elephant.

On one camping trip, the kids didn't want to take turns telling campfire stories, so I came up with the entire story of Ellie's adventure.

I wrote it down when we got home and the girls helped me with the illustrations.

Coming up with stories on the spot can be tough for some people, especially kids.

That's why I created some Roll-A-Story Dice Games.*

There are 36 different characters, 36 different conflicts, and 36 different settings in the set.

So anytime your kids are bored at home you can pull out your lantern and story dice and tell campfire stories!

It's so much fun and you will create family memories to last a lifetime!

Who knows, maybe you'll even publish some of your stories!

Let us know if you will write any campfire stories in the comments below!

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*Posts may contain affiliate links. I may earn a small commission for my endorsement, recommendation, testimonial, or link to any products or services from this website. Outside links are provided for your convenience, subject to ,privacy policy, terms and conditions.

Disclaimer: Our products are for general use and are not intended to replace the advice or expertise of a physician or Occupational Therapist. Please seek professional help when necessary. Circumstances and results may vary.

Jessica is the author of the children's books about The Underground Toy Society. She decided to begin a blog about her experiences and opinions of being an author, as well as a mother and Occupational Therapist. Please note all information on her website and her blog posts are her opinions and her personal experiences. Individual results may vary and her results may not be your results or experiences. This website is meant to be general information, not specific advice. Circumstances and results may vary. The Underground Toy Society children's books aim to teach children to love and appreciate what they have. Hopefully children will want to clean their rooms after learning about The Underground Toy Society. However, all children are different and results may vary. The books are for entertainment purposes only. All recommendations and activities should be completed with adult supervision. Thanks for reading!

How I Solved Our Toy Clutter Problem

Are you frustrated with your kids because they won't clean up their toys?

I know how you feel!

Keep reading to find out how I solved our toy clutter problem in a fun and easy way!

Affiliate link* for books that will inspire your kids to clean up! *Posts may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases*

Memory of my Frustration

When my kids were small, I made a social media post about how frustrated I was with all the toy clutter in my home.

Some of my friends suggested toy rotation, but in a small house sometimes that is not an option.

Some recommended that I ask my kids to donate some toys, but my kids were so attached to their toys that they could barely part with any.

When I tried to hide some toys to see if they noticed they were missing, they'd always somehow realize that toy was gone and I'd end up giving it back.

What did I do to turn things around to save my sanity?

I wrote a book about how toys don't like to be left alone and uncared for all over the floor!

If they toys felt unloved, they would leave and find help at The Underground Toy Society where lost, lonely, and forgotten toys go to find new homes.

After I wrote the book and read it to my two daughters, they began to realize that their toys wanted to be loved and not forgotten.

The story inspired them to donate a few of their toys to kids who did not have as many.

They started to clean up a lot better once they realized their toys might leave in hopes of a better home where they wouldn't be thrown all over the floor and forgotten!

Check out our books that will inspire your kids to clean up with this affiliate link here:

Children's Books to Inspire Your Kids to Clean Up! *

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*Posts may contain affiliate links. I may earn a small commission for my endorsement, recommendation, testimonial, or link to any products or services from this website. Outside links are provided for your convenience, subject to ,privacy policy, terms and conditions.

Disclaimer: Our products are for general use and are not intended to replace the advice or expertise of a physician or Occupational Therapist. Please seek professional help when necessary. Circumstances and results may vary.

Jessica is the author of the children's books about The Underground Toy Society. She decided to begin a blog about her experiences and opinions of being an author, as well as a mother and Occupational Therapist. Please note all information on her website and her blog posts are her opinions and her personal experiences. Individual results may vary and her results may not be your results or experiences. This website is meant to be general information, not specific advice. Circumstances and results may vary. The Underground Toy Society children's books aim to teach children to love and appreciate what they have. Hopefully children will want to clean their rooms after learning about The Underground Toy Society. However, all children are different and results may vary. The books are for entertainment purposes only. All recommendations and activities should be completed with adult supervision. Thanks for reading!