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Advocate for Public Parks and Natural Spaces #OurLand

Many city residents do not have access to a park or natural area and the spaces that are available are disappearing - fast! As a backyard gardener and HUGE advocate for getting children outside exploring their world, I am excited to partner with Trust for Public Land on their #OurLand project, helping to share our reasons and encourage others to make use of our public outdoor spaces! This post is Sponsored by MomDot Media and The Trust for Public Land. All Opinions are 100% my own. This is ... Read more...

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Scavenger Hunt on Pinterest: Raising a Global Kid

Are you raising a Global Kid? We are so excited to announce a special Scavenger Hunt on Pinterest for YOU! Come join the fun WIN with Little Passports! There are a variety of ways to explore the world with your child to encourage them to become a Global Kid.  We've been working hard to gather resources for you on our website AND on our Pinterest Board to make it easier for you to find resources for kids to learn about the world. Pinterest Boards about the World for Kids Our ... Read more...

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Activities for Kids about the World

Finding activities for kids to learn about the world is important. Exploring the world through hands-on fun will help your child is so many ways. Here are a few tips for raising Global Kids. We love sharing different ways to teach your child about Geography and Multi-Cultural Activities. Here are some of our favorite ways to incorporate them at home. We have a few special events going on that we'd love for you to join the fun as you raise your Global Kid! Multi-Cultural Studies for ... Read more...

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STEM Books for Children

All children learn differently. Some learn through listening, seeing, or experiencing an academic topic. Most times, children learn the best with hands-on, minds-on experiences. Science, technology, engineering, and math experiences can be introduced or extended with a good book. Here is the most comprehensive STEM Books for Children list. Discloser: Amazon affiliate links used in this post.   If I've left out your favorite STEM Book, leave me a comment below and I'll add ... Read more...

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Birthday Gift Ideas for Three Years Old

Discover the best birthday gift ideas for 3-year-olds! From educational toys to creative play essentials, this guide helps you find the perfect present to inspire learning and fun. Finding gifts for a three years old is a lot of fun as you watch their imagination and skills grow in such a short amount of time.  This is a fun year filled with lots of "I did it!"  Three year old spend a lot of time observing, listening and imitating things in their environment.  Gift Ideas for Three Year ... Read more...

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Planning for Science at Home with Crystals

Do you have trouble sometimes coming up with ideas for what to do after school with kids? Science Experiments can be your answer. Taking the time to plan out a few activities for science at home can be so rewarding for your child. How to Plan for Science at Home with Kids Before we ever arrived at our chemistry classes in high school our classrooms and homes were most likely mini science labs. Using different combinations of things to see what will happen and cause a reaction. ... Read more...

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Quick and Easy Sweet Potatoes

My daughter is 8 and wants to make dinner with us and for us. She is at the perfect age for being able to use the tools around the kitchen. This is the lighter side dish that we have been working on this week. We make it with her once and then let her make it independently a few times afterwards so that the steps are still fresh in her mind and she gets to practice making it on her own. This quick and easy sweet potatoes recipe allows her to cook (with the help of the microwave) and prepare ... Read more...

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12 Tips for Social Media Marketing at Social Boom

Looking for a way to help your small business grow?  The world's leading digital and social media marketers are gathering in one spot to teach you their top-secret selling strategies!  The spot to be is Social Boom 2014! This past month we had the opportunity to meet and connect with the one and only Kim Garst! She is known to be a voice of authority in the world of online and social media marking and have even been named by Forbes as one of the TOP 50 Social Media influencers. She was ... Read more...

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Gifts Kids Can Make: Charm Necklaces and Bracelets

My preschooler really likes creepy, crawly insects, bugs, beetles, and snakes. He isn't big into arts and crafts, but working with clay is SO great for strengthening fine motor and the arts encourage creativity. This activity is a BIG hit in our household. Not only does he get to make creepy, crawly charms with clay, but he gets to give them away to his friends too! (which means we are sneaking in a bit of kindness and generosity lessons in too) Disclosure: Affiliate links are included ... Read more...

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Halloween Activities for Kids

We have TONS of Halloween Ideas for Kids at The Educators' Spin On It ! Here are some of my favorites as you celebrate Halloween this week with your kids. Start off this spooktacular season by explaining to your child about the various Halloween traditions. Halloween Activities for Kids Here's a collection of Halloween activities to do with your child at home for the month of October. Sneak in some learning with Halloween themed literacy, math, science ideas! ... Read more...

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