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July 30, 2018

No Sew Water Bottle Holder for Back-to-School with I Can Read!

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We are preparing for kindergarten with this No Sew Water Bottle Holder for Back-to-School. This post is sponsored by HarperCollins and the I Can Read! Early Reader Series. All kindergarten-ready opinions are my own.

DIY water bottle strap

No Sew Water Bottle Holder for Back-to-School with I Can Read!

250 sight words memorized by the end of kindergarten – no pressure. I’ve got one little girl entering the “BIG school” this year and we are doing everything we can this summer to make her kindergarten year the best school year ever. Reading is not only a priority, it’s a necessity for my daughter’s love of learning for all of her school years to come. Find out how we’re using the I Can Read! Early Reader Series to help prepare for kindergarten, plus make your own No Sew Water Bottle Holder for Back-to-School (inspired by Pinkalicious), and be sure to scroll down for a fun giveaway!

Best I can read books for kindergarten

Getting Ready for Kindergarten with I Can Read!

I admit that getting a 5-year old excited about reading is not always an easy task. Unlike her brother (who can read a chapter book with no prompting), it takes a bit more coaxing to get my daughter to read without a groan. But with kindergarten on the horizon, reading is our #1 priority. And when flash cards and reading logs don’t work, I call in the reinforcements.

I can read books for early readers

I Can Read! Early Reader Series is a fun and easy way to get my kindergartner excited about learning to read. The easy I Can Read! color coded levels help parents and kids find the books that fit their learning needs. The “My First: Shared Reading” and “Level 1: Beginning Reading” levels are perfect for my upcoming kindergartner. With characters she knows and loves like Pinkalicious, Fancy Nancy, The Berenstain Bears and more, lots of colorful illustrations, stories geared for little learners and simple sentences for success, my daughter is slowly but surely gaining the confidence to sound out words, read on her own and most importantly get excited about the big school year ahead.

This girly girl can’t get enough of Pinkalicious. Pink + unicorns + excitement for school = one happy little girl. We’ve been reading this book over and over to get ready for kindergarten.

No sew water bottle holder

No Sew Water Bottle Holder, inspired by Pinkalicious!

My little girl just absolutely adores everything Pinkalicious. Inspired by her new Pinkalicious I Can Read! Early Reader Series book, we are getting ready for kindergarten a little early with this easy No Sew Water Bottle Holder. Reading and growing go hand in hand, and we always have a drink ready during our reading time together. I want to ensure that she always has water on hand to fuel up her little brain for more learning, especially during school. Can you guess what color we made it? Yup, PINK! Ready to make your own Pinkalicious No Sew Water Bottle Holder in just a few minutes? Here’s how:

What You Will Need:

  • (1) O-Ring (found in the plumbing section of your home improvement store)
  • Sturdy ribbon (we chose this fun pink pom-pom ribbon)
  • 1/4-inch thick ribbon cut into about 6 inch strips (get creative and use different colors, patterns and more!)
  • Scissors
  • Hot Glue

Directions:

  1. Cut your sturdy ribbon to fit your child (either cross body or strap). DIY water bottle holder
  2. Tie each end of the sturdy ribbon strap around the O-Ring and secure with a knot. Hot glue the knot in place. Allow to dry. Water bottle holder diy
  3. Loop in your 1/4-inch thick ribbon strips around the O-Ring as shown. Alternate colors if desired. Pinkalicious craft idea
  4. Place the neck of your water bottle into the middle of the O-ring.

Water bottle holder strap diy

Allow your child to carry,

Pinkalicious craft for kids

and drink from their own no sew water bottle holder!

I can read books for kindergartners

Perfect for carrying around with her this kindergarten school year or on-the-go for our many after-school adventures, I love how this no sew water bottle holder expresses her love of pink and encourages her to read more Pinkalicious books! Help get your little learner ready for the school year with I Can Read! Early Reader Series books. Check out all of the amazing kid-friendly titles at ICanRead.com.

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Ready to get your little reader excited to read this back-to-school season? Enter to win a HUGE I Can Read! Early Reader Series books prize pack including:

  • An Assortment of (5) I Can Read! Early Reader Series Books
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Comments

  1. elizabeth miller says

    July 30, 2018 at 7:24 pm

    I absolutely love Pinkalicious and would be over the moon to read these.

    Reply
  2. Cheryl Chervitz says

    July 30, 2018 at 9:05 pm

    I think my grandchildren would like the CHARLIE THE RANCH DOG series.

    Reply
  3. Ellie Wright says

    July 30, 2018 at 9:07 pm

    my granddaughter would love the Fancy Nancy book.

    Reply
  4. Antoinette M says

    July 30, 2018 at 9:12 pm

    My daughter loves Fancy Nancy.

    Reply
  5. Michelle J. says

    July 30, 2018 at 9:20 pm

    The Pinkalicious one looks great!

    Reply
  6. Kimberly P. says

    July 30, 2018 at 10:07 pm

    My daughter loves Pete the Cat.

    Reply
  7. Ivory says

    July 30, 2018 at 10:45 pm

    Nice book to read. Daughter is adorable, and the no sew water bottle holder isn’t bad either.

    Reply
  8. Meghan Cooper says

    July 30, 2018 at 10:52 pm

    Fancy Nancy is her current obsession!!

    Reply
  9. Patty Wright says

    July 30, 2018 at 11:19 pm

    Pink the cat.

    Reply
  10. Patty Wright says

    July 30, 2018 at 11:20 pm

    Pete the cat

    Reply
  11. Megan Sollenberger says

    July 30, 2018 at 11:29 pm

    We would love Pinkalicious or Fancy Nancy! 2 faves.

    Reply
  12. Anita Duvall says

    July 30, 2018 at 11:49 pm

    We have not read ‘School Rules’ yet. That looks like a good one, also.

    Reply
  13. Kristin says

    July 30, 2018 at 11:54 pm

    Amelia Badelia and barenstein bears books were always my fave and our kiddos like them too!

    Reply
  14. Shirley Emitt says

    July 31, 2018 at 12:30 am

    I think we would enjoy reading Duck, Duck, Dinosaur: Snowy Surprise.

    Reply
  15. Nicole says

    July 31, 2018 at 1:14 am

    Amelia Bedelia is always a favorite. My child gets to enjoy a part of my childhood.

    Reply
  16. Azeem Isaahaque says

    July 31, 2018 at 1:22 am

    My niece would like Pete the cat

    Reply
  17. Tari Lawson says

    July 31, 2018 at 7:07 am

    I am most excited about Pete the Cat.

    Reply
  18. Sara Perrera says

    July 31, 2018 at 7:45 am

    My boys love Pete the Cat.

    Reply
  19. Lasonda says

    July 31, 2018 at 7:49 am

    We like Pete the Cat.

    Reply
  20. kathy Persons says

    July 31, 2018 at 7:51 am

    We would enjoy Emmas YUcky brother

    Reply
  21. Cynthia C says

    July 31, 2018 at 8:13 am

    My niece would enjoy
    Fancy Nancy: Chez Nancy

    Reply
  22. Abigail says

    July 31, 2018 at 8:20 am

    My son would love their Guinness World Records books!

    Reply
  23. Tina M says

    July 31, 2018 at 8:35 am

    We are looking forward to the Berenstain Bears

    Reply
  24. Karley Moore says

    July 31, 2018 at 8:41 am

    My grandson would love to read Pete the Cat. Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  25. Grace says

    July 31, 2018 at 9:08 am

    The water bottle holder is so cute! Great idea to encourage hydration 🙂

    Reply
  26. Mimi Green says

    July 31, 2018 at 9:19 am

    My daughter is 6 and we love reading the Pinkalicious books. When we started I was reading them to her, but now she can read them to me.

    Reply
  27. HilLesha says

    July 31, 2018 at 9:49 am

    My daughter would love Fox the Tiger.

    Reply
  28. Donna Clifford says

    July 31, 2018 at 11:14 am

    Pinkalicious

    Reply
  29. Heather Pfingsten says

    July 31, 2018 at 11:24 am

    Oh my goodness, Fancy Nancy is going to be awesome for my little one!!

    Reply
  30. Elicia P says

    July 31, 2018 at 11:28 am

    Oh boy I feel like I am following the group but ever since Pete the Cat was read to my son at the library he loves the series.

    Reply
  31. Debbie Clauer says

    July 31, 2018 at 12:06 pm

    I would like to read the Nancy series.

    Reply
  32. Emily R. says

    July 31, 2018 at 12:42 pm

    I love Splat the Cat books.

    Reply
  33. carol says

    July 31, 2018 at 1:32 pm

    I think my grandkids would love the Biscuit the dog seriees

    Reply
  34. olga says

    July 31, 2018 at 2:05 pm

    We are excited about Fancy Nancy books!

    Reply
  35. susan smoaks says

    July 31, 2018 at 2:17 pm

    i would like to read the Duck, Duck, Dinosaur: Snowy Surprise it looks cute.

    Reply
  36. Sophia wang says

    July 31, 2018 at 3:17 pm

    My daughter likes pinklicious

    Reply
  37. Jazmin says

    July 31, 2018 at 3:33 pm

    We love Amelia Bedelia!

    Reply
  38. Susan coster says

    July 31, 2018 at 4:01 pm

    My granddaughter would enjoy this so much!

    Reply
  39. ken ohl says

    July 31, 2018 at 4:13 pm

    The Biscuit Dog Series would love for my little niece

    Reply
  40. Melanie says

    July 31, 2018 at 7:18 pm

    We like the Pinkalicious books!

    Reply
  41. Ashley C says

    July 31, 2018 at 8:38 pm

    I would like the learn to read with tug the pug and friends

    Reply
  42. Sheila Ritter says

    July 31, 2018 at 8:46 pm

    My boys love Pete the Cat

    Reply
  43. Kimberh says

    July 31, 2018 at 9:48 pm

    my son loves Pete the cat!

    Reply
  44. mary chapman says

    July 31, 2018 at 9:55 pm

    Amelia Bedelia was one of my favorites as a kid!

    Reply
  45. cheryl s says

    July 31, 2018 at 10:12 pm

    my grandson would love Duck Duck Dinosaur

    Reply
  46. naomi winkel says

    August 1, 2018 at 1:35 am

    Pinkalicious is my daughter favorite books

    Reply
  47. Megan B says

    August 1, 2018 at 6:50 am

    Fancy Nancy!

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  48. Cassandra C. says

    August 1, 2018 at 6:59 am

    My daughter loves the Biscuit series. Its a favorite to check out at the library.

    Reply
  49. Meg S says

    August 1, 2018 at 9:39 am

    Pete the Cat is the best!

    Reply
  50. Kelly D says

    August 1, 2018 at 10:49 am

    The Biscuit books look cute, especially Biscuit Loves the Library.

    Reply
  51. Amy Welling says

    August 1, 2018 at 11:43 am

    My daughter and I are most looking forward to reading Fancy Nancy!

    Reply
  52. Jenny Q. says

    August 1, 2018 at 12:20 pm

    I love the Pete the cat books for my youngest. He enjoys reading these!

    Reply
  53. Darlene Carbajal says

    August 1, 2018 at 1:34 pm

    My niece will enjoy reading Pinkalicious!

    Reply
  54. meghan says

    August 1, 2018 at 1:40 pm

    My daughter loves pinkalciious

    Reply
  55. Derek Miller says

    August 1, 2018 at 3:41 pm

    I just know my son would love Danny and the Dinosaur and my daughter would love pinkalicious.

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  56. Audrey Stewart says

    August 1, 2018 at 7:10 pm

    The girls love Pete the Cat.

    Reply
  57. Patricia Wojnar Crowley says

    August 1, 2018 at 11:44 pm

    We’re excited for Pete the Cat!

    Reply
  58. Brian Gregory says

    August 2, 2018 at 1:19 am

    I think my niece would love pinkaliscious

    Reply
  59. courtney b says

    August 2, 2018 at 10:06 pm

    my kids really like pete the cat ! 🙂

    thank you !oxoxoxo

    Reply
  60. jennifer cervantes says

    August 3, 2018 at 8:40 pm

    WE ARE EXCITED FOR THE AMELIA BEDILIA AND BERNSTEIN BEARS.

    Reply
  61. Lori Walker says

    August 3, 2018 at 8:51 pm

    Charlie the Ranch Dog!

    Reply
  62. Julie Hawkins says

    August 4, 2018 at 7:07 pm

    My kids would enjoy Splat the Cat. .

    Reply
  63. Anne Siegrist says

    August 5, 2018 at 6:05 am

    Love it!

    Reply
  64. Nancy says

    August 5, 2018 at 6:34 am

    They have some great characters in the various book series. We would be most excited to read the Amelia Bedelia series of books.

    Reply
  65. Steph says

    August 5, 2018 at 7:46 am

    Omg I remember Bernstein bears from when I was kid!!

    Reply
  66. Cassandra M says

    August 5, 2018 at 11:31 am

    i think the danny and the dinosaur looks really cool. my son loves dinosaurs.

    Reply
  67. Michelle C says

    August 5, 2018 at 11:35 am

    I’m excited about the Charlie the Ranch Dog series!

    Reply
  68. Donna Clifford says

    August 5, 2018 at 12:42 pm

    Amelia Bedelia

    Reply
  69. Nicole C says

    August 5, 2018 at 12:57 pm

    We are most excited about Fancy Nancy.

    Reply
  70. Jennifer H says

    August 5, 2018 at 3:26 pm

    My son would enjoy the Little Critter books.

    Reply
  71. Danalee says

    August 6, 2018 at 12:00 pm

    We like Pete the cat. 🙂

    Reply
  72. Luna S says

    August 6, 2018 at 3:27 pm

    My kids enjoy pete the cat.

    Reply
  73. Jacquelyn Cannon says

    August 6, 2018 at 5:16 pm

    My grandson would love to read Danny and the Dinosaur: School Days.

    Reply
  74. Leela says

    August 6, 2018 at 6:18 pm

    We Love Trucks.

    Reply
  75. Frances Watson says

    August 6, 2018 at 7:29 pm

    love the Fancy Nancy book.

    Reply
  76. Beverly Metcalf says

    August 6, 2018 at 8:37 pm

    Our little granddaughter would love to read Pinkalicious. Thanks!

    Reply
  77. Hesper Fry says

    August 6, 2018 at 8:51 pm

    I am most excited to read the Fancy Nancy books because my 2 daughters are big fans of her!

    Reply
  78. kathy pease says

    August 6, 2018 at 10:00 pm

    I like the Learn to Read with Tug the Pup and Friends! Set 1: Books 1-5

    Reply
  79. Shirley Smith says

    August 6, 2018 at 10:05 pm

    I believe our Children would enjoy all of them. Because we have boys and girls it’s hard to choose just one series. But Danny and the dinosaur is the cutest.

    Reply
  80. Rivka says

    August 6, 2018 at 10:29 pm

    We are big Fancy Nancy fans!

    Reply
  81. Christian Alejandro says

    August 7, 2018 at 12:07 am

    My niece would love Pinkalicious.

    Reply

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