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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

By Kim Vij

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

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

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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Drip, Drip, Drop | Outdoor Water Game for Kids

Drip, Drip, Drop - Outdoor Water Game for Kids

When the weather gets hot, we head outside for water play. Learn how to play this drip, drip, drop outdoor water game with kids for tons of fun! Most of the time, our play includes WATER! Learn how to play this outdoor water game with kids for tons of our fun. This gross motor game is a spin off the classic Duck, Duck, Grey Duck (or Goose!), but with a cup of water. I can't take credit for creating the game as it was shared with me by a fellow camp counselor 20 years ago! It was a ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Kids Games Tagged With: Games, games for kids, grade school, Outdoor Fun, Preschool, Summer, Summer Activities, Toddler, water

By Kim Vij

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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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

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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

By Kim Vij

15 Easy 4th of July Treats for Kids

15 4th of July Treats for Kids

The 4th of July is such a fun time to gather with friends and family to celebrate America! One of my favorites is to make patriotic red, white and blue treats with the kids! Here are 15 easy 4th of July Treats for kids. These patriotic treats are so easy even the kids can make! This post contains affiliate links to Amazon products.  15 Easy 4th of July Treats for Kids Looking for a few Cute American Flag Food ideas for your 4th of July party? I've been pinning quite a few 4th ... Read more...

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 4th of July, Desserts, Patriotism, Recipes, Summer

By Kim Vij

4th of July Star Rice Krispie Treats Recipe

Red, White and Blue Sprinkles on Star Rice Krispie Treat for 4th of July Dessert

A quick and easy treat for the 4th of July! Create these yummy 4th of July Star Recipe Krispie Treats with the kids. Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. 4th of July Star Rice Krispie Recipe Add this fun patriotic dessert to your list of 4th of July Dessert Recipes to celebrate this next Independence day with your family. A perfect dessert idea to get the kid involved in the kitchen with. Here's how to make: Gather your ingredients to create which are ... Read more...

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 4th of July, Cooking with Kids, Summer

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Cat in the Hat inspired 2 Ingredient Popsicles

Cat in the Hat inspired 2 Ingredient Popsicles for kids to make and eat! Summer treats. Homemade popsicles. EASY to make.

It may be hot outside, but nothing cools kids off better than a Popsicle and a good book.  These Cat in the Hat inspired 2 Ingredient Popsicles is SUPER easy for kids to make and eat! This article contains affiliate links. Cat in the Hat inspired 2 Ingredient Popsicles Summertime is a great time to revisit favorite books. The Cat in the Hat story lends well to anything and everything red and white stripes! Making it the perfect inspiration for these healthy summertime ... Read more...

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Amanda, Cooking with Kids, Dr. Seuss, Summer

By Kim Vij

Patriotic Magnetic Sensory Bottle for Kids

Patriotic Magnetic Sensory Bottle for Kids

Create a patriotic magnetic sensory bottle and discover hands on science fun with this red, white and blue activity for the fourth of July with your child. Grab a few items from around the house to create this sensory bottle with a surprise science element. Here's how to make your own patriotic activity...  Disclosure: Amazon referral links used within this post.  Patriotic Magnetic Sensory Bottle This Patriotic Magnetic Sensory Bottle can provide your child with hours of ... Read more...

Filed Under: Science, STEM Tagged With: 4th of July, grade school, magnets, Preschool, Sensory Bottle, STEM, Summer

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World Play-Doh Day & National Symbols Lesson Plan

Making National Symbols with Play-doh

Teach your child about the meaning and value of the national symbols with this SUPER FUN Play-Doh Lesson! “I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Hasbro. I received product samples to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation.” I try to set out  a Play-Doh invitation to play at least once a week.  This invitation to play includes a variety of colors and one or two additional materials to explore. ... Read more...

Filed Under: Arts, Kids Activities, Reading Tagged With: 4th of July, After School Activities, grade school, Lesson Plan, Patriotism, playdough, Preschool, social studies, Summer

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