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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...

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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

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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

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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...

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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...

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Kids Stories with Pictures of Winter

Baby Born Story book. Explore this Winter Picture Book Collection and Craft Idea

Explore these diverse stories with pictures of winter with your child. Includes adorable winter craft ideas to go together. Here at the Educators' Spin On It, we LOVE Books!  Books are a great way to connect learning experiences together for your child in a meaningful way.   This week, we are snuggling up with this kid winter story collection and creating our own new winter babies! This Diverse Collection of books was created for children ages 0-7 by Lee & Low Publishing. Lee ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: Amanda, Book Activities, Winter

By Kim Vij

New Year’s Activities for Kids

Take a moment as we approach the New Year to document a few special things about your child in this New Year's Interview for kids. Plus a few fun New Year's Crafts for Kids! Happy New Year! CLICK HERE TO Purchase Printables for $1.50 New Year's Activities for Kids  Each year it's so much fun to sit with your child a few special things about them to remember what they were like each year. Here are 4 printables to celebrate New Year's with your child this year as we welcome ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: Kim, New Years, Winter

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Homemade Gifts You Can Make for Kids!

Discover fun and creative homemade gifts you can make for kids! From DIY toys to personalized keepsakes, these thoughtful gift ideas are perfect for any occasion. Get inspired with easy, budget-friendly projects today! It's a Great Time to Make Homemade Gifts! Our family LOVES making gifts each holiday season There is something about the extra love that goes into making homemade gifts that makes each gift a treasure. I've made quilts, home-made toys, doll clothing, and craft sets for the ... Read more...

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