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10 Ways to Tempt Your Kids to Go Outside and Play this Spring

10 Outdoor Activities for Kids this Spring

Are your kids looking for some fun things to do outside? Or would they rather stay inside, glued to the TV or computer? Want to fix that and be screen free?  In this article, I’ll share 10 ways to lure your kids outside for some fun spring outdoor activities and inspire them to stay and play for a while. Why Outdoor Activities? It’s important for our children to be involved in outdoor activities and it's now the perfect time to find some fun things to do outside. After ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: grade school, Outdoor Fun, Preschool, Spring, Toddler

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Germination Science Experiment

A math and science spin off the classic green bean germination science experiment

In this twist on the classic germination science experiment, children will test the germination rate of 10 green bean seeds. From making predictions to collecting data, your little scientists will learn all about seeds and how plants grow. Let's get started with this germination of seeds activity!  Affiliate links to products like the super cute Melissa & Doug Sunny Patch Tootle Turtle Tote Set pictured in the above picture! An Easy Germination Science Experiment for Kids to ... Read more...

Filed Under: Gardening, Science Tagged With: #afterschool, gardening, Kindergarten, Preschool, Seeds, Summer

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Printable Seed Activities Inspired by The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle

Seeds can be such a fun hands on experience for kids. Here are a few fun ways with printable seed activities inspired by The Tiny Seed that make seeds both playful and educational with children. Including a few of our favorite gardening books. This week's theme is Gardening.  Children are naturally attracted to seeds. Grab a few seed packets and have hours of fun learning and discovering with your child as they learn to plant and grow their own vegetables and ... Read more...

Filed Under: Gardening, Math Tagged With: Eric Carle, Kids in the Garden, Seeds, Spring

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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 Time, clap, Kim, Music, Songs

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Rainbow Sea Shells

Learn how to dye seashells with your kids.  Did you know you can make your own rainbow seashells? With just a few materials you'd be surprised how easy you can dye these colorful shells with your child. Have you ever thought about what to do with the leftover Easter egg dye that you use for eggs every year? Rainbow Sea Shells Science Experiment I’m going to be honest I never have until this Easter, I guess just because we’re always busy doing other things on Easter with our ... Read more...

Filed Under: Arts, Science Tagged With: #afterschool, Afterschool Express, Easter, grade school, Kim, Ocean, Preschool, Science Fun, Seashells, STEAM

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Ideas for Easter Baskets for Babies

Easter Basket Ideas for babies with hands on fun.

A baby's first Easter basket can be filled with hours of fun. Here's a few suggestions as you think of Easter baskets for babies and what to include for a special baby Easter toy. This post contains amazon affiliate links.  Looking for creative ideas for an Easter Basket for your baby?  Here are some baby friendly ideas that are hands on, healthy and will inspire your baby's imagination.  A few ideas are even handmade that you could put together ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: baby, Easter, Fine Motor, Spring

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Sidewalk Chalk Bunny Alphabet Game

Bunny Alphabet Game with Sidewalk Chalk for Movement and ABC Fun for Preschoolers

Create your own bunny alphabet game for springtime with just sidewalk chalk and this bunny themed printable! You can head outside to play this game and enjoy the springtime weather too with your preschooler.   Here's how to play...  This post contains affiliates links.  Bunny Alphabet Game Preschoolers have a lot of fun when it comes to Easter and Bunnies!  It's fun to see their imagination spark as they anticipate the upcoming holiday.  To capture this ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Games, Reading Tagged With: Alphabet, bunny, chalk, Easter, sidewalk chalk, Virtual Book Club for Kids

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Easter Math Games for Preschoolers

Bunny Math Game for Preschoolers

Sneaking in some math skills during easter can be so easy with this adorable easter game. These games are easily made into easter crafts too using bunny erasers, construction paper, and your preschooler's imagination.   Here's how to create your own Easter Math Games for Preschoolers If you're like me the dollar spot at Target often catches your eye for little things to do with the kids.  This Spring I found these adorable Easter themed erasers that just shouted "use me" as ... Read more...

Filed Under: Math Tagged With: Easter, Preschool, Spring

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101+ Easter Crafts and Easter Activities for Kids

Easter Activities for Kids

The ultimate list of Easter Activities for Kids! Explore 101+ Easter Crafts and Easter Activities for your child this spring. I LOVE the bright colors of Easter!  The colors bring so much joy to our lives and remind me of new beginnings, springtime, good weather, and fun times. I have to admit, the kids and I even like walking down the isles of Target looking at all the pretty Easter decor and crafting supplies! At home my kids adore our pretend egg hunts in the weeks ... Read more...

Filed Under: Arts, Kids Activities Tagged With: Easter, grade school, Preschool, Spring

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Cream Cheese Sprinkle Cookies Recipe

Stacked sugar cookies with sprinkles made with cream cheese

A fun and easy recipe for using sprinkles with cookies for an instant hit with the kids! Here's how to make these delicious cream cheese sprinkle cookies with your child. I'm always looking for fun ways to get the kids involved in the kitchen, cookies are a great go-to. Since these use a limited about of ingredients they are usually sitting in my cupboard and fridge to brighten up a day. You can change them up based on the season and the theme of the day. We selected spring colored ... Read more...

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: cookies, Cooking with Kids, Recipe, Spring

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Early childhood teacher, author, speaker and mom of 3. Kim Vij shares ways to make learning fun and parenting an adventure by sharing developmentally appropriate activities.
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