Online Coloring and Free Printable Pages to Color for Kids

Some of the most original coloring pages are available online at ZiggityZoom.com for kids to color and print their artwork. All pages in the coloring section of the kids website can be printed for free and then colored by the child.

There are tons of categories to choose from, including Princess, Pirate, Dragons, Mermaids, Robots and Dinosaurs. Many fun characters such as Bucket Boy, Princess Little and Bunbun have their own coloring section with printable pages.

Advisory Board Selected for Kids Educational & Entertainment Site

ZiggityZoom Advisory Board Includes More than 30 Specialists in Education, Health, Nutrition,

Child Development, Parenting, Literacy, Language and Safety



Virginia Beach, VA – The ZiggityZoom.com Advisory Board was announced today by Kristin Fitch, CEO, Ziggity Zoom LLC. Created to provide developmental direction and consultation regarding creative, educational and literary content, childhood health and parent education, the board is composed of experts from around the country that share a commitment to children’s development and well-being. The Advisory Board member list is attached to this release.

“This group of experts share our commitment and passion for helping children excel in areas of creativity, literacy and education, well being and regardless of their economic status,” said Fitch. “Their contribution and feedback will be invaluable in helping ZiggityZoom.com achieve an even greater positive effect on families with young children.” To be instituted in the next few months is a new area in the parenting section, What Parents Need to Know Now, where member experts will contribute updated posts in their given specialties.



Ziggity Zoom LLC maintains a network of family-oriented websites and is the parent company of ZiggityZoom.com, a Fun & Educational website devoted to pre and school-age children and their parents. It is also a resource for teachers and parents with a concentration in Kindergarten Readiness and Preschool Development. The site is free with educational worksheets, online coloring, online games and online stories with audio. The site also features easy family crafts, activities and free printables. A parenting section deals with informative articles on parenting, nutrition, preschool and elementary education, kids health and social development.

ZiggityZoom Advisory Board Members

Amy Baxter MD
Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Penny L Cohen
Speech & Language Pathology

Melissa Chapman

Parenting Editor / Features Writer

Sangeeta Dey, Psy.D.
Pediatric Neuropsychologist

Kathleen DesMaisons, PhD

Addictive Nutrition / Author

Joanna Dolgoff, MD

Pediatrician/Child Obesity

Mitzi Dulan

Nutrition/ Fitness

Natalie Robinson Garfield

Infant / Toddler Development

Paul Scott Gilbertson

Literacy/ Reach a Child

Karyn Hodgens

Money Management Educator

Dianne de Las Casas

Storytelling / Literacy

Carole Lieberman, MD
Psychiatry /Clinical Faculty UCLA

Candace Lindemann

Educational Consultant

Dr. John Mayer
Parenting Psychology/ Author

Alexandra Mayzler

Education / Homework Skills

Monika Mira

Baby Sign Language

Deborah McNelis
Early Brain Development

Brenda Nixon, MA

Parenting Expert



Lee-Ann O'Neill

Literacy



Erin Palinski
Childhood Nutrition/ Pediatric Obesity



Jodie Randisi
Positive Parenting



Julie Rebboah

Reading Intervention



Julie Watson Smith

Character Education



Dr. Felicia D. Stoler, DCN, MS, RD, FACSM

Nutritionist & Exercise Physiologist



Susan Davis Swanson, LCSW, BCD

StepFamily Education


Mary Talalay, MS, MPH

Public Health & Children’s Nutrition

Debbie Mancini-Wilson
Nurturing Creativity

Joseph W. Wojcik

Bullying & Parental Nuturing

Time-Out Timers for Kids' Timeouts

So cute and maybe the kids won't balk so much at having a time-out with these little guys! Although we don't like to put any child in "time-out", there are occasions when it is warranted. Add a little whimsey to the situation and try these cute Time-Out Timers. Several designs but our favorite is the Pirate.

And even if you don't have any kids, wouldn't a collection of these be cute up on a shelf? Visiting children would love them!

These adorable timers let you know it is time by moving their head and humming a samba tune. Perfect for letting your child know their "time-out" is over. Designs for both boys and girls. From France and available from NYCity Limit $36.

Kids Creativity Evident When Making Fun Sock Puppets

Ziggity Zoom staff recently presented a fun Sock Puppet workshop with kids at the Virginia Beach Library in celebration of the national Summer reading program "Be Creative at Your Library".

Each and every sock puppet, created by the kids 3-7 years old,  was entirely different and had a personality all their own.  The kids thoroughly enjoyed making their own characters, embellishing the socks with felt, feathers, pipe cleaners and wiggly eyes.  This is such a fun project and we even heard from some parents that their children played with the puppets all day long.

We have featured a collage of the puppets to show how fun and creative the kids got with their sock puppets.  To see how to make a fun project making these puppets featured in our activities section ziggityzoom.com/activities.php

 

Give A Mother's Day Gift that Pampers Mom

On Mother's Day, we love gifts from our kids. Hand made art and breakfast in bed, but what most moms want is a little TLC. We want the day or weekend off from cleaning, cooking, and every day demands.


We want to relax, enjoy a little peace and quiet and be given a little extra attention. We want someone (hint, hint hubbies) to show us that 'Tender Loving Care' we show our loved ones and those around us every day. So for Mother's Day we want to be Pampered, and not worry about Dinner. Of course, a gift to tell us just how special we are is always appreciated!

Our favorite gift idea for your spouse on Mother's Day are these great Couples Pillowcases by Bold Loft. Why not use these pillows to inspire more romance in your bedroom!

We also think getting gifts delivered to us on 2 different days would be a great surprise. Send us a pampering set like the one from Red Envelope and show us some real TLC.


A beautiful, simple and organic pair of pajamas are always a great gift because the pjs are luxurious and feminine without screaming sexy. These everyday pjs will make going to bed and waking up a calming time.

Consider pairing these decadent, special occasion chocolates with another small gift to tell your wife or mom you care. These are no run of the mill chocolates from the Grocery Store, these are Top Notch Decadence from Recchiuti Confections!


Link 2 Love Pillowcases by Bold Loft $36

2 Days of Gifts- Lavendar Relaxation $80

Organic Cotton Tank Pajamas $49

Recchiuti Confections- Mother's Day Burnt Carmel Chocolates- 8 pieces- $19

Easter Activities to Do with Your Kids on Easter Day - Easter Eggs, Easter Bunnies & Easter Games

Kids' Easter Activities and Games for Your Easter Gathering

1. Egg Hunt

An egg hunt is an easy game to play outside or if it is too cold or wet you can do inside your house. Fill plastic eggs with a candy, snack or small, inexpensive item.

2. Egg, Duck or Rabbit Guessing Game

Fill a Large Basket with eater grass and fill the surface with plastic eggs. Some eggs should have a mark or sticker on the bottom of the egg and some should be blank. The kids get a small prize if the egg they select has a dot or sticker on the bottom.

3. Scoop the Eggs

Get a Large Round Plastic or Metal Container and fill it with water. Find a Scoop, Laddle or Toy Net and let kids dip for eggs. You can either give each kid 30 seconds to scoop as many eggs as they can. give little prizes or a piece of candy for the number of eggs they scoop up.

4. Egg Shell Game

Just like the Original Shell Game you will need 3 Colorful Cups or Tins and an Easter Egg. One person will hide the egg under 1 of the cups and then someone will guess where the egg is hiding. Each child will take a turn guessing where the egg is hidden. Even Adults can get in on the fun. You can always award a piece of candy or a small item if they guess correctly.

5. Egg-Cellent Thanks

Give Everyone at Your Easter Celebration an Egg and a strip of paper. Ask each person to write something they are Thankful for and write it down and put it in the egg. Put all of the eggs in a basket and during your meal pass around the basket and ask everyone to take an egg. Then go around the room and let everyone read out the Thankful message in the egg they are holding.

6. Egg Decorating Contest

Let everyone decorate and enter an egg into the Egg Decorating Contest and Let everyone vote on which 3 eggs they like. The one with the most votes wins!

Other game ideas for an Easter Party-

For Warm Weather Areas:

Croquet

If you have a kids croquet set or another outdoor game, Easter is the perfect time to set it up and let kids play outside with a planned activity.

Holiday Crafts

	April Horse Print for Easter
	Here comes the Easter Horse! Print this art image on heavyweight printer paper for a fun art print suitable for framing. This funny horse is all ready for Easter with his own Easter basket. » Click for details

	Bunnies Placemat
	What a cute placemat to print for Easter fun for the Kids. Three Bunnies holding Easter Eggs can also be printed for a fun decorative print. » Click for details

	Bunny Mask to Make
	A cute and funny Bunny mask to make. Kids love to act like bunnies so now here is their chance to make a cute bunny mask and hop all around. Great halloween mask for little ones. » Click for details

	Bunny Napkin Rings to Make for Easter
	Easy Easter napkin rings to make from recycled tubes and foam. These little Bunnies, with pom-pom tails will make any table look great on Easter and the kids will love helping to make them. » Click for details

	Bunny Salad
	Make this cute Bunny Salad a part of any kids meal or just serve it for a healthy snack. The little chef can even help to make this salad. » Click for details

	Bunny Sock Puppet
	This is a fun and easy little puppet to make. Few materials required for this little Bunny puppet and it can be fun to play with any time of the year. Great Easter activity. » Click for details

	Easter Basket to Make from Recycled Container
	Make fun Easter baskets with the kids ... all from recycled containers and foam or construction paper. Make a cute centerpiece for Easter. » Click for details

	Easter Bunnies & Chicks Stickers to Print
	Print these cute Easter stickers on printable sticker paper for a fun Easter activity. Kids love the bunnies, chicks and ducks for Easter. Or kids can just cut and paste if printed on plain paper. » Click for details

	Easter Coloring Page Painting Eggs
	Bunny & Chcik are painting the Big Easter Egg. Color this fun Easter coloring page for your room. » Click for details

	Easter Egg Counting Activity
	Print this sheet for your preschoolers to practice their counting and write their numbers. A fun Easter activity sheet. » Click for details

	Easter Egg Napkin Rings to Make for Easter
	How Cute! Make these colorful little Easter egg napkin rings to dress up your Easter table. The kids can help make these for their Easter activity. » Click for details

	Easter Rabbit Tracing Worksheet for Easter Activity
	Print this Easter activity sheet for preschoolers to trace the Easter Bunny. Then let them color their bunny for Easter. » Click for details

	Hoppy Easter Cut & Match Activity
	Print this fun Easter activity page for some preschool Easter fun! Cut out and Match the bunnies and chicks. » Click for details

	Make a Bunny T-shirt
	Make this fun Ziggity Zoom bunny t-shirt. Just print and press. Free printable transfer design. » Click for details

	Paper Bunny Easy Easter Craft
	Printable bunny to make into a fun decoration or place setting for each person at your dinner table on Easter. Easy and inexpensive Bunny craft made from paper and recycled container. » Click for details

Easter Egg Dyeing the Natural Way

Dyeing Easter Eggs is a tradition that actually dates back several centuries. Many of the traditions revolving around Easter eggs relate to Christianity and are a symbol of "new life."

This year, rather than buying an egg dyeing kit, that most people purchase to make brightly colored eggs, consider the method people originally used and choose natural foods and materials to color your eggs. In today's economy, this is a sensible decision as well as a health-oriented decision. Many egg dyeing kits contain coloring additives that can possibly cause health problems.

Naturally dyed eggs take a little longer to absorb colors but the results are beautiful and the colors softer. There are two methods for dyeing hard-boiled eggs. The Hot method is done by coloring the eggs while they are boiled into hard-boiled eggs. The Cold method employs the use of already "boiled" solutions that you have allowed to cool for use when dyeing eggs with children.

How to get Colors when Dyeing Natuarally:

• Red - Red onion skins, Cherries
• Orange - Yellow onion skins, Chili powder
• Green - Spinach, Grass (lt. green)
• Blue - Blueberries
• Yellow - Lemon peel, Carrot tops, Cumin, Tumeric
• Pink - Beets, Cranberry juice, Raspberries, Grape juice
• Purple - Red onion skins
• Brown - Coffee, Tea

Obviously, you will have to experiment a little and, sometimes, it is a surprise. Add white vinegar to each solution to ensure good absorption of colors.

For more Easter Activities go to our parent site at ZiggityZoom.