So many of us are working from home for the next few weeks. For parents, that means we’re juggling work with schooling as well. With a 6th grader and 1st grader at home, this is definitely new territory, not only for us but for our teachers as we try to educate kids via websites, apps, and email.

Our new routine involves sitting at the dining table each morning. I’m on my laptop while my 12-year-old is on a Chrome book and my 1st grader fills out workbook sheets. I put on a playlist of instrumental movie soundtracks and we get to it as best we can.  We take frequent breaks and also make time to read together. 

Now, to be clear, this is not an ad for Amazon or Kindle Unlimited, but please note that the links in this post are affiliate links. I have an Amazon Associate account where I will be compensated if you choose to purchase. 

Our family loves to read so we pay for Kindle Unlimited. We took full advantage of the 30-day free trial when we signed up to make sure it was something we wanted to pay for monthly. So far it has been well worth it. Right now we’re turning pages on Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and Illustrated Family Bible but as we run out of physical books at home, there’s Kindle Unlimited to tap into.

You don’t even have to have a Kindle to take advantage of the program. Download the Kindle app on your smartphone or other devices to:

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There are so many excellent children’s books on Kindle Unlimited, from books on science experiments and math workbooks to cute stories for little ones. My book Toys, Tools, Guns & Rules: A Children’s Book About Gun Safety is also on Kindle Unlimited and now is a great time to talk to your kids about gun safety especially when you have their attention as you shelter in place. The best part, if you take advantage of the Kindle Unlimited trial, it’s free to read.

Free printables and video

I also have free downloads here at juliegolob.com. That means no app or purchase required. Simply print off the firearm safety rules for kids download and have an important discussion about gun safety with your family. 

You can also print off the Toys, Tools, Guns & Rules Coloring Pages. They’ll not only help you reinforce this critical message but can keep your little ones entertained too. There are also Spanish versions of these downloads – para en Espanol!

Enter to win!

Updated with coloring contest info:

I’m hosting coloring contests online on Facebook and Instagram. I’ll be sending out 3 signed and inscribed copies of Toys, Tools, Guns & Rules to 3 individual winners chosen randomly from submissions on each platform. They will be notified via direct message or in the comment section(s) on Thursday, April 23rd. No purchase is necessary. This contest is not affiliated with Instagram or Facebook.

Steps:

1. Head to the shop page.
2. Add the firearm safety rules and coloring pages to your cart (free)
3. Follow the steps in your email to receive the download links.
4. Discuss firearm safety with your family, read the rules and post them in your home.
5. Choose a coloring page from the download and get to coloring. No age limits!
6. Enter of Facebook or Instagram

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