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.
No Sew Water Bottle Holder for Back-to-School + I Can Read! Giveaway
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!
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! 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, 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:
- Cut your sturdy ribbon to fit your child (either cross body or strap).
- 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.
- Loop in your 1/4-inch thick ribbon strips around the O-Ring as shown. Alternate colors if desired.
- Place the neck of your water bottle into the middle of the O-ring.
Allow your child to carry,
and drink from their own no sew water bottle holder!
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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I Can Read! Books Prize Pack Giveaway
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elizabeth miller says
July 30, 2018 at 7:24 pmI absolutely love Pinkalicious and would be over the moon to read these.
Cheryl Chervitz says
July 30, 2018 at 9:05 pmI think my grandchildren would like the CHARLIE THE RANCH DOG series.
Ellie Wright says
July 30, 2018 at 9:07 pmmy granddaughter would love the Fancy Nancy book.
Antoinette M says
July 30, 2018 at 9:12 pmMy daughter loves Fancy Nancy.
Michelle J. says
July 30, 2018 at 9:20 pmThe Pinkalicious one looks great!
Kimberly P. says
July 30, 2018 at 10:07 pmMy daughter loves Pete the Cat.
Ivory says
July 30, 2018 at 10:45 pmNice book to read. Daughter is adorable, and the no sew water bottle holder isn’t bad either.
Meghan Cooper says
July 30, 2018 at 10:52 pmFancy Nancy is her current obsession!!
Patty Wright says
July 30, 2018 at 11:19 pmPink the cat.
Patty Wright says
July 30, 2018 at 11:20 pmPete the cat
Megan Sollenberger says
July 30, 2018 at 11:29 pmWe would love Pinkalicious or Fancy Nancy! 2 faves.
Anita Duvall says
July 30, 2018 at 11:49 pmWe have not read ‘School Rules’ yet. That looks like a good one, also.
Kristin says
July 30, 2018 at 11:54 pmAmelia Badelia and barenstein bears books were always my fave and our kiddos like them too!
Shirley Emitt says
July 31, 2018 at 12:30 amI think we would enjoy reading Duck, Duck, Dinosaur: Snowy Surprise.
Nicole says
July 31, 2018 at 1:14 amAmelia Bedelia is always a favorite. My child gets to enjoy a part of my childhood.
Azeem Isaahaque says
July 31, 2018 at 1:22 amMy niece would like Pete the cat
Tari Lawson says
July 31, 2018 at 7:07 amI am most excited about Pete the Cat.
Sara Perrera says
July 31, 2018 at 7:45 amMy boys love Pete the Cat.
Lasonda says
July 31, 2018 at 7:49 amWe like Pete the Cat.
kathy Persons says
July 31, 2018 at 7:51 amWe would enjoy Emmas YUcky brother
Cynthia C says
July 31, 2018 at 8:13 amMy niece would enjoy
Fancy Nancy: Chez Nancy
Abigail says
July 31, 2018 at 8:20 amMy son would love their Guinness World Records books!
Tina M says
July 31, 2018 at 8:35 amWe are looking forward to the Berenstain Bears
Karley Moore says
July 31, 2018 at 8:41 amMy grandson would love to read Pete the Cat. Thanks for the giveaway!
Grace says
July 31, 2018 at 9:08 amThe water bottle holder is so cute! Great idea to encourage hydration 🙂
Mimi Green says
July 31, 2018 at 9:19 amMy 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.
HilLesha says
July 31, 2018 at 9:49 amMy daughter would love Fox the Tiger.
Donna Clifford says
July 31, 2018 at 11:14 amPinkalicious
Heather Pfingsten says
July 31, 2018 at 11:24 amOh my goodness, Fancy Nancy is going to be awesome for my little one!!
Elicia P says
July 31, 2018 at 11:28 amOh 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.
Debbie Clauer says
July 31, 2018 at 12:06 pmI would like to read the Nancy series.
Emily R. says
July 31, 2018 at 12:42 pmI love Splat the Cat books.
carol says
July 31, 2018 at 1:32 pmI think my grandkids would love the Biscuit the dog seriees
olga says
July 31, 2018 at 2:05 pmWe are excited about Fancy Nancy books!
susan smoaks says
July 31, 2018 at 2:17 pmi would like to read the Duck, Duck, Dinosaur: Snowy Surprise it looks cute.
Sophia wang says
July 31, 2018 at 3:17 pmMy daughter likes pinklicious
Jazmin says
July 31, 2018 at 3:33 pmWe love Amelia Bedelia!
Susan coster says
July 31, 2018 at 4:01 pmMy granddaughter would enjoy this so much!
ken ohl says
July 31, 2018 at 4:13 pmThe Biscuit Dog Series would love for my little niece
Melanie says
July 31, 2018 at 7:18 pmWe like the Pinkalicious books!
Ashley C says
July 31, 2018 at 8:38 pmI would like the learn to read with tug the pug and friends
Sheila Ritter says
July 31, 2018 at 8:46 pmMy boys love Pete the Cat
Kimberh says
July 31, 2018 at 9:48 pmmy son loves Pete the cat!
mary chapman says
July 31, 2018 at 9:55 pmAmelia Bedelia was one of my favorites as a kid!
cheryl s says
July 31, 2018 at 10:12 pmmy grandson would love Duck Duck Dinosaur
naomi winkel says
August 1, 2018 at 1:35 amPinkalicious is my daughter favorite books
Megan B says
August 1, 2018 at 6:50 amFancy Nancy!
Cassandra C. says
August 1, 2018 at 6:59 amMy daughter loves the Biscuit series. Its a favorite to check out at the library.
Meg S says
August 1, 2018 at 9:39 amPete the Cat is the best!
Kelly D says
August 1, 2018 at 10:49 amThe Biscuit books look cute, especially Biscuit Loves the Library.
Amy Welling says
August 1, 2018 at 11:43 amMy daughter and I are most looking forward to reading Fancy Nancy!
Jenny Q. says
August 1, 2018 at 12:20 pmI love the Pete the cat books for my youngest. He enjoys reading these!
Darlene Carbajal says
August 1, 2018 at 1:34 pmMy niece will enjoy reading Pinkalicious!
meghan says
August 1, 2018 at 1:40 pmMy daughter loves pinkalciious
Derek Miller says
August 1, 2018 at 3:41 pmI just know my son would love Danny and the Dinosaur and my daughter would love pinkalicious.
Audrey Stewart says
August 1, 2018 at 7:10 pmThe girls love Pete the Cat.
Patricia Wojnar Crowley says
August 1, 2018 at 11:44 pmWe’re excited for Pete the Cat!
Brian Gregory says
August 2, 2018 at 1:19 amI think my niece would love pinkaliscious
courtney b says
August 2, 2018 at 10:06 pmmy kids really like pete the cat ! 🙂
thank you !oxoxoxo
jennifer cervantes says
August 3, 2018 at 8:40 pmWE ARE EXCITED FOR THE AMELIA BEDILIA AND BERNSTEIN BEARS.
Lori Walker says
August 3, 2018 at 8:51 pmCharlie the Ranch Dog!
Julie Hawkins says
August 4, 2018 at 7:07 pmMy kids would enjoy Splat the Cat. .
Anne Siegrist says
August 5, 2018 at 6:05 amLove it!
Nancy says
August 5, 2018 at 6:34 amThey have some great characters in the various book series. We would be most excited to read the Amelia Bedelia series of books.
Steph says
August 5, 2018 at 7:46 amOmg I remember Bernstein bears from when I was kid!!
Cassandra M says
August 5, 2018 at 11:31 ami think the danny and the dinosaur looks really cool. my son loves dinosaurs.
Michelle C says
August 5, 2018 at 11:35 amI’m excited about the Charlie the Ranch Dog series!
Donna Clifford says
August 5, 2018 at 12:42 pmAmelia Bedelia
Nicole C says
August 5, 2018 at 12:57 pmWe are most excited about Fancy Nancy.
Jennifer H says
August 5, 2018 at 3:26 pmMy son would enjoy the Little Critter books.
Danalee says
August 6, 2018 at 12:00 pmWe like Pete the cat. 🙂
Luna S says
August 6, 2018 at 3:27 pmMy kids enjoy pete the cat.
Jacquelyn Cannon says
August 6, 2018 at 5:16 pmMy grandson would love to read Danny and the Dinosaur: School Days.
Leela says
August 6, 2018 at 6:18 pmWe Love Trucks.
Frances Watson says
August 6, 2018 at 7:29 pmlove the Fancy Nancy book.
Beverly Metcalf says
August 6, 2018 at 8:37 pmOur little granddaughter would love to read Pinkalicious. Thanks!
Hesper Fry says
August 6, 2018 at 8:51 pmI am most excited to read the Fancy Nancy books because my 2 daughters are big fans of her!
kathy pease says
August 6, 2018 at 10:00 pmI like the Learn to Read with Tug the Pup and Friends! Set 1: Books 1-5
Shirley Smith says
August 6, 2018 at 10:05 pmI 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.
Rivka says
August 6, 2018 at 10:29 pmWe are big Fancy Nancy fans!
Christian Alejandro says
August 7, 2018 at 12:07 amMy niece would love Pinkalicious.