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100+ Shark Books for Kids of All Ages

Shark Themed Books for Kids

Discover the best shark books for kids of all ages! This list includes fun fiction and fascinating non-fiction titles—perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary school kids who love ocean adventures. Disclosure: This post contains Amazon Affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Shark Books for Kids of All Ages Sharks are one of the most fascinating creatures in the ocean—and kids can't get enough of them! Whether it's their powerful jaws, ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: After School Activities, Book List, grade school, Ocean, Preschool, Read Alouds, Sharks, Summer, Virtual Book Club for Kids

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Shark Themed Activities for Shark Week

20 Shark Themes Activities for Kids featured at The Educators' Spin On It for Shark Week

Here's some of my favorite shark activities, shark books and shark videos just for kids for Shark week. These are fun and easy shark themed activities your child will love. Plus one very special opportunity that will be perfect for summer shark art fun with your family. Shark Themed Activities for Kids This week is the perfect time to get together with a few friends and do a shark themed playdate!  I've put together a list of 20+ Shark themed ideas what each of your friends can ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading, Science Tagged With: Book List, grade school, Ocean, Preschool, Sharks, STEM, Summer

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Best Summer Science Experiments for Kids

Best Summer Science Experiements for Kids

Fill your home or classroom with a few of the Best Summer Science Experiments for kids. These experiments fit in perfectly with learning about life cycles, environment, growing, and changing. Use them to support and enrich your child's academic experience. Best Summer Science Experiments were selected (with the help of my kids) based on: Doing science experiments with your children Consider getting the materials for one (or more) of these science experiments for your ... Read more...

Filed Under: Science, STEM Tagged With: grade school, Science experiment, STEM, Summer

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July Activities for Kids {Free Summer Activity Calendar}

July Activities for Kids

It's the middle of summer break! Are you looking for a few fun things to do with your child? Check out our July Activities for Kids. It includes our Free Summer Activity Calendar! Here are our top picks for July Themes and Activities for Kids... July Activities for Kids We've put together this list of fun and educational July activities for kids below. Be sure to start off your July fun with a few summer virtual field trips! You can use the table of content for easy ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: grade school, Monthly Planner, Preschool, Summer

By Kim Vij

Music Ideas for Summer Fun

DIY Musical Instruments for Kids! Exploring music with kids at home

One of my favorite things to do is create homemade instruments with kids. It's easier than you think and provides hours of fun and learning about music. Using everyday items from around your house your child will be playing music in no time! Which musical instrument will you make first?  It's the middle of the summer and it's always a lot of fun to add a different element to your free playtime! Why not add musical opportunities for fun! Turn up the music for a little afternoon ... Read more...

Filed Under: Arts Tagged With: grade school, Music, Preschool, Summer

By Kim Vij

Summer Virtual Field Trips for Kids

Summer Virtual Field Trips for kids. Explore Oceans, Beaches, Amusement Parks, Springs and more!

Get ready to explore these Summer Virtual Field Trips for Kids! Explore the ocean, amusement parks, outdoor adventures, watermelon farms, and more with these kid friendly summer virtual tours. Summer Virtual Field Trips for Kids Summer is HERE! The kids are home from school! As much as we'd like to travel all summer long that's not an option due to work and budgets. So the next best thing is to take tons of kid-friendly summer virtual field trips with your child! We've packed ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Travel Tagged With: Around the World, grade school, Preschool, Summer, Travel, Virtual Field Trip

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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

Top 10 Fun Activities for Kids

Fun Activities for Kids at Home

Explore our top fun activities for kids at home with these creative ways to keep the kids entertained and sneak in a little learning too! BIG NEWS! We’re celebrating our 14th birthday of The Educator’s Spin On It! Hard to believe that it’s been fourteen years since we first started this website for parents. So many things have changed since then. Our kids have gotten older, that’s for sure and our experiences have grown as individuals and as a family. Fun fact: My husband is now a ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Parenting, STEM Tagged With: grade school, Preschool, STEM

By Kim Vij

The Best Amazon Prime Day Deals for Kids

Top Deals for Amazon Prime Day for Kids and Families

Explore our top picks for Amazon Prime Day Deals for kids and families! Amazon will mark down many of your favorite products to super low prices. Here's a peek at our favorite deals! Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Amazon Prime Day Deals for Kids Each week we share with you the Best Amazon Deals for Educational Toys for Kids! Amazon Prime Day is a one time you should pay extra close attention to the deals available for you. During this sale, ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: Amazon Deals, Games, Gift Ideas, Parenting, Toys Suggestions

By Kim Vij

Shark Virtual Field Trips for Kids

Shark Videos for Kids - The ultimate shark virtual field tip for kids

Dive into exciting shark virtual field trips that let kids explore the underwater world and watch these incredible creatures up close, sparking curiosity and respect for the ocean’s most fascinating predators. Shark Virtual Field Trips for Kids A shark virtual field trip is an online adventure that lets kids explore the world of sharks without leaving home or school. Through live streams, videos, and interactive activities, children can watch sharks swimming in their natural habitats, ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Science Tagged With: After School Activities, grade school, Ocean, Preschool, Sharks, Summer, Virtual Field Trip

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SHARK WEEK Learning Activities for Kids: Hunting for Sharks Teeth

Finding Sharks Teeth

Sharks are amazing and mysterious creatures.  Learning about them brings a little math, science, literature and more into your learning day. Here are some SHARK WEEK Learning Activities for Kids that you can do at home or in a classroom. Disclosure: Affiliate links to products SHARK WEEK Learning Activities for Kids: Shark Week Book Basket: Fill your book baskets with a combination of fiction and non-fiction books about sharks for SHARK WEEK! Hunting for Sharks Teeth with ... Read more...

Filed Under: Science Tagged With: Eco Living, Field Trips, grade school, Ocean, Preschool, Sharks, Summer

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Travel Through Time with the Popular Magic Tree House Chapter Book Series

Magic Tree House Chapter Book Series and Activity List

Let your kids travel through time to explore the world from the comfort of their own home. Here’s a quick guide to the popular Magic Tree House Chapter Book Series with a list of 54 fun and easy activities to accompany each book. As a mom, I love that my kids feel like Jack and Annie are their friends.  I’ve also read the books along with my kids, and can attest that the books deal with some difficult topics at very age appropriate levels.  They have adventure and magic, without the ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Book List, Chapter Books, grade school, Summer Reading

By Kim Vij

Edible Flag and Crafts for the 4th of July

4th of July Snack for Kids with Fruit

Here's a quick and easy patriotic snack for the 4th of July! Grab some strawberries, blueberries, icing and graham crackers and make your own edible flag! Let the kids do all the work and have tons of fun! Perfect for a 4th of July Playdate or party with friends! Make Your Own Edible Flag This is one 4th of July snack that the kids can make on their own with just a few ingredients. Ingredients  Directions:  Host a Fourth of July Playdate We invited our ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Recipes Tagged With: 4th of July, America, Cooking with Kids, grade school, Preschool, Recipe, Snack, Summer

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