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The Best Parenting Advice for New Parents

The Best Parenting Advice for New Parents

Here at The Educators' Spin On It, we LOVE babies! Yes, there is something so magical and wonderful about a baby being born. Maybe it is the new baby smell or the sight of 10 sweet little toes that has me swooning. We have shared pregnancy articles and ways to play with your babies when they are here. This series will focus on the absolute best parenting advice for new parents from our faithful online community of friends, family, and bloggers. If you are expecting a baby soon - then ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Amanda, Babies, Parenting, Pregnancy

By Kim Vij

After School Activities for Kids {WEEK 2}

After School Activities for Kids

If you're anything like a typical parent you've set a few goals for the new year. We hope one goal is to do more with the kids after school that's fun and educational. Each Monday we are so lucky to share activities for school ages on our website.  Thanks to some very talented bloggers.   This week we challenge you to do at least one with your child. Share about it with us in the comments of even on our facebook page!  PLUS we'd love for you to share one of your favorite activities with a ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: Activities for School Ages, After School Activities for Kids, After School Link Up, Kim

By Kim Vij

Top 10 Most Popular Topics on The Educators’ Spin On It for 2014

Top 10 Most Popular Topics of 2014 at The Educators Spin On It

We feel so privileged to be able to share with you on The Educators' Spin On It each day kids activities to help support parents at home. As we kick of the new year, here are our top topics and articles that you viewed and shared with your friends in 2014. Our hope is that opening our website is just like opening the filing cabinets of a teacher with a variety of options to help create a well rounded children with activities that fit their needs at home for you as a parent. From various ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: Amanda, Kim, Top 10

By Kim Vij

Top Activities from the After School Team

Top Activities from After School Team 2014

Are you setting some goals for your child after school this year? Here are some top learning resources and activities that focus on reading, writing, science, math, geography, nature, and art to use at home. Top Activities from the After School Team Our After School Team worked all year long to share fun and educational learning activities with parents.  This week we're featuring our top posts viewed by you! Check out the featured subjects from this past year that focus on ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: After School Link Up, grade school, Kim

By The Educators Spin On It

Math Addition Towers

Additional with Engineering Activity

My students and children are always able to remember math concepts when they are able to manipulate concrete objects. This block building activity combines engineering and math addition towers in one easy to prepare lesson for classroom or home addition practice. Affiliate links included in this article. Math Additions Towers Game for Kids Learning Objective: The child will demonstrate an understanding of basic addition facts through 10. Materials for Math Addition ... Read more...

Filed Under: Math Tagged With: #afterschool, Amanda, engineering, grade school, math, STEM

By The Educators Spin On It

Celebrate the Great Things about Being a Mom!

Celebrate Being a Mom

Being a Mom is a tough job! On the moments when it seems overwhelming, stop to think about and celebrate the great things about being a mom.  It may be something big or small, but we hope it brings a smile to your face. Find out what some of our friends have said are the best perks of being a mom! Celebrate the Great Things about Being a Mom! I asked some of our friends what they thought were the biggest "perks" of being a mom.  Here is what they said.  If their ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Parenting, Parenting with Purpose, Stay at Home Mom

By The Educators Spin On It

Sheep Crafts

Sheep Crafts for Kids

It is the year of the sheep! Stop by the library to check out a few sheep books, then gather simple supplies around your house to make a few of these adorable sheep crafts! Crafting with your kids encourages creativity, strengthens fine motor muscles and provides a wonderful opportunity to develop vocabulary! When combined with a good book, crafting enhances learning. Affiliate Links included in this article. Sheep in a Jeep is a fun rhyming story about sheep who total their jeep. ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: Amanda, Farm, Preschool, Sheep, Spring

By Kim Vij

2015 New Year’s Activities for Kids

2015 New Year's Activities for Kids

Celebrating New Year's with your child can be a lot of fun. Here are some quick and fun ideas to celebrate. New Year's Activities for Kids  Are you looking for a fun idea for New Year's Eve? New Year's Activities Pinterest Board FAVORITE PIN for New Years .... Created by Brit & Co. Click to read more Click here to PIN IT For more ideas visit our New Year's Eve Activities... New Year's Interview (printable) ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: After School Link Up, grade school, New Years, Winter

By Amanda Boyarshinov

Free Preschool Thematic Lesson Plans #PLAYfulpreschool

15 Weeks of Free Preschool Lesson Plans for Parents, Teachers and Grandparents

Free preschool thematic lesson plans for parents, teachers, and caregivers. Great play-based ideas for children ages 3-5.  Pick a theme a week or one a month and try a few of your favorite activities. Literacy, math, science, creativity, music, movement, and more in each themed week. This preschool schedule is a great place to start too parents! Thematic Preschool Lesson Plans  Here is a year-long plan of fun themes and activities for your preschooler to do at ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: Amanda, Lessons Plans, Playful Preschool, Preschool

By The Educators Spin On It

Snake Craft for Kids

Snake Crafts for Kids

Learn and play with a snake craft this afternoon! This collection of snake crafts are easy to prepare and fun to make. The projects in this collection can all be made with paper scraps, recyclables and reused, making them great eco-friendly options for learning! This post contains affiliate links Snake Craft for Kids Snakes are fascinating creatures to study snakes. Although many people find it hard to appreciate snakes, they play an important role in our environment. Check out a ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: Preschool, snakes

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