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By Kim Vij

Winter Virtual Field Trips for Kids

Winter scenes of snow covered mountain, sledding, ice castles and evergreen trees for winter virtual field trip for Kids

Explore iconic winter scenes and experience of snow-covered mountains, sledding, ice castles, evergreen trees, and more with this ultimate collection of Winter virtual field trips for kids. Where will you take a virtual field trip first this winter? Winter Virtual Field Trips for Kids There are so many amazing places to see and experience during the winter months throughout the world. Depending on where you live, sometimes you just may never have the chance to see it so here's ... Read more...

Filed Under: Cultural Education, Science, Travel Tagged With: Christmas, grade school, Preschool, Snow, Virtual Field Trip, Winter

By Kim Vij

Easy Winter Science Activities with Ice and Snow for Kids

Winter Science Activities for Kids with Snow and Ice

Winter is here!  It's the perfect time to explore winter science activities with your child as the temperatures drop below freezing or even a little help with your freezer. Here are several playful ways to explore science with ice and snow with your child. There's no doubt that winter has arrived in the US, based on the temperatures the past week.   We were lucky enough to sneak away from Florida for the holidays to the Rocky Mountains in Colorado and enjoy our own ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Science, STEM Tagged With: Kim, School Ages, science, STEM, Winter

By Kim Vij

Planning January Activities and Games for After School

january activities for school ages

Create time in your after school schedule this year with these January Activities and Games for kids. It's a fresh start to the new year for your child. It's officially time to plan out some after school activities for them. As we look to the new year we begin to set goals and one of them for me is to spend more focused time with my daughters after school with the activities we choose.Will you join me on this goal in the new year?   January Themes for School Ages For this ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: After School Activities, grade school, January, Kim, Monthly Planner, Preschool, School Ages, Winter

By Kim Vij

January Books for Your Preschooler

January Books for Kids

We're excited to announce our featured selection of books and themes for January. Take a look and print out your January books list for your preschooler or toddler. This book list includes hands-on fun with themed weeks inspired by these popular children's books for winter. This post contains affiliate links to Amazon for easy book shopping.  January Books for Your Preschooler This month we'll feature 4 books and 4 themes inspired by Winter and January holidays. Are you ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Reading Tagged With: Book Lists, January, Random Acts of Kindness, Snow, Snowflakes, snowmen, Virtual Book Club for Kids, Winter, Winter Animals

By Kim Vij

Valentine’s Day Activities for Babies and Toddlers

Valentine Activities for Babies and Toddlers from The Educators' Spin On It

Playful ideas for your baby's first Valentine's Day. These hands-on Valentine's Day Activities for your baby or toddler will make your heart melt and create keepsakes to treasure and share with loved ones. Here's how to make your baby's first Valentine's day special... Take a peek at simple ideas for playing with hearts at home this Valentine's Day with your baby. Hands-On Activities for your Baby and Toddlers to enjoy and create for Valentine's Day! It's hard to believe my ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: baby, Baby Time, Hearts, Kim, todder, Valentine's Day

By Kim Vij

20 Adorable Homemade Valentines for Classmates

Homemade Valentines Day card Ideas for Kids

Tips on how to create 20 adorable homemade Valentines for kids to bring to their classmates, all inspired by Pinterest. With a printer and a few creative ideas, you can make one of a kind Valentines that your child will enjoy making for their friends. Plus many are candy-free valentines! Let's get started on these Homemade valentines for classmates! It's no secret we're a big fan of using Pinterest for searching for cool things for the holidays. Valentine's Day is one of those special ... Read more...

Filed Under: Arts Tagged With: Gift Ideas, grade school, Kim, Preschool, Valentine's Day

By Kim Vij

Activities for Learning About Martin Luther King Jr

Martin Luther King Jr Activities for Kids

Are you wanting to discuss and celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr with your child or class? Here are some hand-picked activities to help you share with your child his influence on the world with age-appropriate resources. Kids Activities About Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. I realized that I needed to find some last minute ideas for my own daughter so I thought I'd share with you what I found.  Just type in the words Martin Luther King Jr. ... Read more...

Filed Under: Cultural Education Tagged With: Diversity, grade school, Martin Luther King Jr., Preschool, Winter

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Action Songs for Babies

Actions Songs for Babies

Music time with your baby teaches more than you think. Take time with these baby songs each day and watch your baby grow. Here are our favorite action songs for babies that your baby will fall in love with for hours of fun and developmental growth. Let's explore how to add these baby action songs into your baby's routine at home. Baby Songs There are so many fun songs for babies out there but I bet it's been years since you've sung them. As a new parent, these baby songs ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Parenting Tagged With: baby, Baby Time, clap, Kim, Music, Songs

By Kim Vij

Winter Olympic Activities for Kids

30+ Winter Olympic Activities for Kids

Celebrate and learn about the Winter Olympics with your child with these fun and easy Winter Olympic Activities for Kids. It's the perfect time to learn about the world as you cheer on your favorite top athletes from around the world. Which Winter Olympic Sport is your Favorite? Disclosure: Affiliate links have been used in this post. All Opinions expressed are my own. The Winter Olympics have arrived!  If your kids are anything like mine I keep finding them drawn into the ... Read more...

Filed Under: Cultural Education Tagged With: Kim, Olympics, Sochi 14, Winter Olympics

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February Themed After School Activities for Kids

february activities for school ages

February is here! This collection of February Activities for after school focus on Valentine's Day, President's Day, Groundhog Day and even Black History Month. I've gathered up some of my favorites to share with you as you welcome the new month. The activities focus on Valentine's Day, President's Day, Groundhog Day and even Black History Month. Be sure to grab your Printable After School Planner! Before you dive in... Sign up now for our free February Activity Calendar for ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: After School Activities, grade school, Monthly Planner, Valentine's Day

By Kim Vij

Zoo Animal Counting Activity for Preschoolers

Zoo Animals Counting Activity for Preschoolers and Toddlers

Create your very own zoo with this adorable Zoo Animal Counting Activity. Using wooden popsicle sticks and tiny plastic zoo animals your child will practice their number recognition, fine motor skills and build their imagination with this fun zoo activities for preschoolers. This book activity is a fun way to sneak in math as you read the popular book Good Night Gorilla. Here's how to play this math game.  This post contains affiliate links to Amazon.  Our featured ... Read more...

Filed Under: Math, Reading Tagged With: Book List, counting, math, Preschool, Virtual Book Club for Kids, zoo

By Kim Vij

Polar Bear Virtual Field Trips for Kids

Polar Bear Virtual Field Trips for Kids

Head to the arctic and explore a polar bear's home with these kid friendly polar bear virtual field trips. Learn polar bear facts and ways we can protect their environment. Polar Bear Virtual Field Trips for Kids A polar bear exploration with books is not complete without a virtual field trip of where they live and a few adorable polar bear cubs. Watch these polar bear virtual field trips! The video list has been reviewed and is age-appropriate for preschoolers and ... Read more...

Filed Under: Science, Travel Tagged With: arctic animals, grade school, polar bear, Virtual Field Trip, Winter

By The Educators Spin On It

Polar Bear Costume Headband for Kids

Learn and play Polar Bears with this cute, easy to sew Polar Bear Costume Headband for Kids! Make A Polar Bear Costume Headband Materials Needed for Polar Bear Costume Headband: Directions How to Make a Polar Bear Costume Headband: 1.  Cut the pieces out of felt. 1 white headband piece 3 inches wide. 2 black eyes and a nose. 2. Place the polar bear's facial features on.3. Straight stitch in like colors around the eyes and nose. 4. Measure around the child (or ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: arctic animals, Book Extensions, Costume, Literacy Connections, Polar Animals, polar bear, Preschool, reading activities, Sewing, Winter

By Kim Vij

Polar Bear Books and Activities for Preschoolers

Polar Bear Books for Preschoolers

Learning about arctic animals? Read these adorable polar bear books for preschoolers with your child! Plus we've included polar bear activities and virtual field trips with polar bears for kids to use book extensions. Explore this collection of fiction and non-fiction books to learn about polar bears with your child. Polar Bear Books for Preschoolers There are quite a few books about polar bears that we know you'll enjoy reading with your child. They are perfect for a winter as ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: arctic animals, Book List, grade school, Polar Animals, polar bear, Preschool, Virtual Book Club for Kids, Winter

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Polar Bear Math Game for Kids

Polar Bear Math Game with Iceberg Numbers on White Felt

Counting and learning numbers can be easy and fun for preschoolers! This Polar Bear Math Game adds a little gross motor movement in for Kinesthetic learners and to help keep kids active and moving throughout the day. This math game can be played in small groups at school or in a home environment. Affiliate Links Included in this Article Polar Bear Math Game Set Up time - 5 minutes Materials Needed for the Polar Bear Math Game You could use materials other than ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Math Tagged With: Activities for Preschoolers, Amanda, arctic animals, Playful Preschool, Polar Animals, polar bear, Preschool, Winter

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Polar Bear Biscuits Recipe for Kids

polar bear shaped biscuits for cooking with kids

Cold weather puts me in the mood for reading and baking! Polar Bear Biscuits combines two of my favorite things to do on a chilly day in one fabulous after-school learning adventure. Kids that cook with books is a hands-on way for parents to encourage reading and cooking (life skills and math) at home. Amazon Affiliate Links Polar Bear Biscuits | A Kids that Cook With Books Reading and Cooking Activity We are on a Polar Bear Learning Theme this month with my preschooler. Wanting ... Read more...

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: arctic animals, Cooking with Kids, grade school, Polar Animals, polar bear, Preschool, Recipes, Winter

By The Educators Spin On It

Arctic Animals Writing Prompts

How do I get my kids to write more this winter?  Use thematic writing prompts! Print and assemble these free arctic animal mini books for your writing or literacy center. Add in a fun winter themed alphabet sensory bin and you have a set of interactive literacy activities for children to complete! Arctic Animal Writing Prompts Free to print, low cost to assemble and SOOO quick to make a bunch if you are a teacher. We make them 25 pages at a time, which means, each child gets ... Read more...

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: Amanda, arctic animals, Preschool, Winter, writing

By Kim Vij

The Best Bear Books for Kids (includes Read Alouds)

The Best Bear Books for Kids to Read and Enjoy

Explore this collection of adorable Bear Books for Kids! There's just something so special about reading about bears with kids. We've included Read Aloud videos for each bear book too! Happy reading! There are many reasons why reading bear books to kids is so much fun in their childhood. Here are a few: Overall, reading bear books to kids is a great way to promote literacy, learning, and fun. It is a wonderful way to bond with your child and create lasting memories. Here are a ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: After School Activities, Bears, grade school, Preschool, Virtual Book Club for Kids, Winter

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Teddy Bear Picnic Dessert for Kids to Make

Teddy Bear Rice Krispie Treat

Hosting a teddy bear picnic with friends is a must in childhood. Here's how to make a teddy bear picnic dessert using rice cereal and marshmallows and the help of your child.  Create an adorable teddy bear themed snack inspired by the Corduroy book that your child and friends will have so much fun making together. Click for more ideas for Cooking with Kids  The Virtual Book Club for Kids is featuring the book Corduroy This post contains affiliate links Teddy ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading, Recipes Tagged With: Bears, Cooking with Kids, grade school, Preschool, Recipes, Toddler, Virtual Book Club for Kids

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