🌸 Welcome to Thoughts from Ms. Vivi’s Desk!

This cozy corner is for parents and teachers of kids ages 3–8. With over 30 years of early childhood teaching experience, I share simple tips, fun crafts, family-friendly recipes, and storytime inspiration. My goal is to help families and classrooms create joyful spaces where children feel curious, confident, and loved.

🌿 Thoughts from Ms. Vivi’s Desk ✨ December Edition: ā€œA Month of Magic, Memories & Meaningā€

🌿 Thoughts from Ms. Vivi’s Desk ✨ December Edition: ā€œA Month of Magic, Memories & Meaningā€

🌿 Thoughts from Ms. Vivi’s Desk ✨ December Edition: ā€œA Month of Magic, Memories & Meaningā€Vivian Ruiz
Published on: 30/11/2025

Discover December crafts, recipes, literacy activities, and a full activity calendar for families and teachers. Fun, multicultural, kid-friendly holiday ideas!

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Thoughts from Ms. Vivi’s Desk     November Notes: Gratitude, Crafts & Cozy Family Moments

Thoughts from Ms. Vivi’s Desk November Notes: Gratitude, Crafts & Cozy Family Moments

Thoughts from Ms. Vivi’s Desk     November Notes: Gratitude, Crafts & Cozy Family MomentsVivian Ruiz
Published on: 07/11/2025

A cozy November family newsletter filled with gratitude practices, fall crafts, kid-approved recipes, and simple routines to help young children thrive during the holiday season.

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Thoughts from Ms. Vivi’s Desk: October 2025Edition šŸŽƒ Fun Tips, Crafts, Recipes & a Book Launch

Thoughts from Ms. Vivi’s Desk: October 2025Edition šŸŽƒ Fun Tips, Crafts, Recipes & a Book Launch

Thoughts from Ms. Vivi’s Desk: October 2025Edition šŸŽƒ Fun Tips, Crafts, Recipes & a Book LaunchVivian Ruiz
Published on: 01/10/2025

Celebrate October with seasonal tips, kid-friendly crafts, cozy recipes, and a Story Corner spotlight on my new book Where Is Boo?. Inside: Halloween parenting advice, fall learning fun, and a printable family bucket list.

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Thoughts from Ms. Vivi’s Desk:September 2025 Editiondition

Thoughts from Ms. Vivi’s Desk:September 2025 Editiondition

Thoughts from Ms. Vivi’s Desk:September 2025 Editiondition Vivian Ruiz
Published on: 09/09/2025

A family-oriented blog filled with easy ideas—parenting tips, kid-friendly crafts, read-alouds, and recipes—that make routines smoother and family time shine.

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