The Cozy Mom Hub
helpful little links for fellow parents
hello, friend!
This is where I park all the links I'm forever texting other moms: the podcasts on repeat, the worksheets that actually work, and the screen-free ideas that save an afternoon. Grab an iced coffee and take whatever's useful.
- save time
- find what works
- share the good stuff
Podcasts for Little Ears
Stories and curious-kid science for car rides, quiet time, and screen-free afternoons.
Printables & Worksheets
Free (and freely-printable) practice pages for quiet time, travel folders, and rainy days.
Khan Academy Kids
Completely free app + printables for ages 2–8. Reading, math, and social-emotional learning.
Free app
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Education.com Worksheets
Thousands of printable worksheets sortable by grade and subject. Great travel-folder filler.
Pre-K–5
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K5 Learning
Clean, no-frills math and reading worksheets you can print in a tap. No account needed.
Math + ELA
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Super Teacher Worksheets
A teacher favorite: puzzles, reading passages, and practice pages across every subject.
All subjects
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Starfall
Phonics-first reading games plus printables for the earliest readers. Lovely and gentle.
Early reading
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Things We Love
The toys, books, and supplies I keep recommending. (Affiliate links, see the note below.)
Some product links are Amazon affiliate links, and if you buy through them I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only ever share things I'd hand to my own kiddo.
SMEKLYN Pop-Up Changing Tent
A portable privacy shelter that pops up in seconds. Our backstage lifesaver for dance comps, the beach, and quick outfit changes.
Dance & travel
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Open-ended building set
Magnetic tiles or classic bricks, the toy that grows with them from toddler to tween.
Ages 3+
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A great read-aloud chapter book
Our current bedtime favorite. Swap in whatever your family is loving right now.
Books
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Washable art supplies
The markers and paints that actually wash out. Worth every penny for screen-free afternoons.
Arts & crafts
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Kid-proof audio player
A screen-free music and story player so they can run the podcasts above all by themselves.
Screen-free
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Quiet-time activity kit
Sticker books, water-reveal pads, busy boards, my go-to restaurant and waiting-room saver.
On the go
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Screen-Free Summer Fun
Ideas and gentle guides for filling long days with sunshine instead of screens.
1000 Hours Outside
A movement (and free trackers) to match screen time with green time. Wildly motivating.
Outdoors
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Busy Toddler
Hundreds of low-prep, mess-manageable activities using stuff you already own.
Activities
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Days With Grey
Beautiful invitations to play and learn, perfect when you need an idea fast.
Play ideas
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Tinkergarten
Free outdoor play activities designed by educators. Backyard learning, no kit required.
Nature
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B&N Summer Reading Journal
Barnes & Noble's free printable journal: kids read any 8 books, jot them down, then bring it to a store to pick out a free book. A sweet little nudge to keep pages turning all summer.
Free printable
Explore
Raid the library
Sign up for your local library's summer reading program: free books, prizes, and events all season.
Free
Featured collection
Easy Summer Learning
Little daily practice journals and games that make learning feel like play. A few gentle pages of reading, writing, math, or big feelings each day (plus a family game night favorite), all good excuses to slow down and spend a little time together with your little one.
Daily Language Practice Journal
Gr. 1
Shop at Lakeshore
Reading Comprehension Daily Practice Journal
Gr. 1-2
Shop at Lakeshore
Writing Prompts Journal
Gr. 1-2
Shop at Lakeshore
Daily Phonological Awareness Practice Journal
Early literacy
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Daily Math Practice Journal
Gr. 1
Shop at Lakeshore
Growth Mindset Daily Practice Journal
Gr. 1-2
Shop at Lakeshore
Diversity & Inclusion Daily Practice Journal
Gr. 1-2
Shop at Lakeshore
My Feelings Journal
Feelings
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Daily Social-Emotional Learning Journal
SEL
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The Allowance Game
Family game
Shop at Lakeshore
Car ride & table favorites
Card Games & Travel Games
The card games that live in our car console, backpack, and restaurant bag. Guess in 10 especially -- it turns any wait into a game. Sorted youngest to oldest so you can shop right for your kiddo.
Some product links are Amazon affiliate links, and if you buy through them I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only ever share things I'd hand to my own kiddo.
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