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Preschool Engineering Challenge and Tips: Week 3 of STEAM E-Course for Parents and Teachers #STEM

STEM is the "buzz word" in education right now and rightfully so. Our young children need even more opportunities to play, explore, and learn about science, technology, engineering and math. It is my belief that starting early exposure and getting kids excited about STEM, will help prepare them for future life challenges. Co-author Jamie Hand and I believe that art is integral to all of the STEM areas and so STEM + Art = STEAM. This week, we are sharing tips on what preschool engineering ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, STEM Tagged With: Activities for Preschoolers, Amanda, learn, Make, Preschool, STEAM, STEM

By Amanda Boyarshinov

A Father’s Guide to STEM

Teaching our children about STEM concepts at an early age is an important role that we play as parents. We've asked one awesome Dad, inventor Jeremy Scheinberg - and co-creator of TROBO to share some advice about STEM with you.   This post contains affiliate links A Father’s Guide to STEM As a kid, I always wanted to be an engineer. I realize that is a rarity but I was always curious about how things worked. I would go to Disney World and – instead of looking at the pirates or the ... Read more...

Filed Under: STEM Tagged With: Parenting with Purpose

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The Best of Preschool Technology #STEAM #STEM

Making the most of technology with Kids

Parents and teachers are using technology in their homes and classrooms to teach young children. Often, we wonder HOW to incorporate preschool technology into every day learning. Here is a collection of the best ideas to enrich learning: Which activity will YOU try with your preschooler this week? Disclosure: Affiliate links used in this post. Here are the TOP 8 WAYS we use technology in our daily learning I am a huge proponent of making technology accessible to ... Read more...

Filed Under: STEM Tagged With: Amanda, Education, Preschool, STEAM, STEM, Technology

By Kim Vij

Tips on Monitoring your Kids Activity on Social Media

Tips for Protecting Your Child on Social Media Networks

Did you know National Cyber Security Awareness Month starts this week during the month of October? How much do you know about Online Security for your child? I'm going to be honest, raising kids in this environment of computers, laptops, ipads, smart phones and online social media has me feeling quite anxious and feeling pulled between two extremes.  One is the connections they can bring to your family, I adore the fact that my children can be connected to family far away and close ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: grade school, Online Safety, Technology

By Kim Vij

20+ Pumpkin Craft Ideas for Kids

Pumpkin Craft Ideas for Kids

Sneak in math, science and literacy too while you're having fun with pumpkins. Check out these 20+ Pumpkin Craft Ideas!Pumpkins can be such a fun activity to do with kids during the month of October. We're sharing our favorite pumpkin activities. They are filled with a variety of materials to use to create them.   Pumpkin Craft Ideas for Kids  * indicates features in collage image Here's a look at our favorite pumpkin books for kids to go along with your pumpkin ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: #afterschool, #learningafterschool, After School Link Up, Afterschool Express, Autumn, Fall, Fall Activities, grade school, Kim, Pumpkins

By The Educators Spin On It

Gingerbread Pear Crumble an OATrageous Oatmeal Recipe and Review

Gingerbread Pear Oatmeal Crumble

Oatmeal is budget friendly, heart-healthy, and extremely tasty pantry staple. The newest cookbook on the market, ""OATrageous Oatmeals!" is full of delicious and surprising plant-based dishes. Not only that, but the recipes are all vegan with soy-free and gluten-free recipes too. "OATrageous Oatmeals!" Amazingly talented Kathy Hester releases her latest book , "OATrageous Oatmeals!" I had the opportunity to have lunch with her at the Orlando Food and Wine Conference and she is ... Read more...

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Book Review, Cooking with Kids, Food, Gingerbread, Giveaway, Oatmeal, Oatmeal Recipes

By The Educators Spin On It

Preschool Technology Challenge and Tips: Week 2 of STEAM E-Course for Parents and Teachers

Technology Activity Challenge with cameras for preschoolers

Preschool Technology: Using a Digital Camera to enhance preschool mathematics and literacy Technology can be used as a tool to enhance early learning. The following preschool technology activity is brought to you as part of the FREE STEAM E-Course for Parents and Teachers of Preschoolers. Join in at any time and find helpful tips and tricks for integrating more STEAM into your child's daily life. For even more activities, purchase our latest E-Book, STEAM: Preschool Activities for STEM ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: 3-5, Activities for Preschoolers, Amanda, Preschool, STEAM, STEM, Technology

By Kim Vij

Take the Chief Education Officer Pledge with Sylvan Learning

Facebook.com/SylvanLearningThis post was sponsored by Sylvan Learning. The opinions are completely our own. Have you heard about the Chief Education Officer Pledge from Sylvan?  Learn how to help support your child to succeed academically at school and home too. Visit Facebook.com/SylvanLearning to Take the Chief Education Officer Pledge to be the best CEO you can be. Yes, YOU are a big part of your child's academic success.  "Chief Education Officers" Top Tips for ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: grade school, Mom as CEO, Sylvan Learning

By Kim Vij

Creative Ways to Solve the Mysteries of Parenting

Solving the Mysteries of Parenthood

It's time for a few little confessions… I've been a mom for 30 years and a teacher for more than 10 and I still feel like parenting is a mystery. Just when you think you have it figured out you have another child or new student who defies all the typical expectations we've started to form. Can you relate? Tips for Solving the Mysteries of Parenthood One peek around the house or car and you realize something may have been spilled, or a broken piece to a toy and you wonder what ... Read more...

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By The Educators Spin On It

Preschool SCIENCE Activities for STEM Enrichment #STEAM

Preschoolers are naturally curious about the world. Preschool science is all about investigating these curiosities and learning about their environment in hands-on, minds-on experiences. This article is WEEK 1: SCIENCE ACTIVITIES in the FREE STEAM: Enrichment Course for Parents and Teachers. Check-in question for Week 1: Preschool Science What color rock did your child find? Preschool SCIENCE Activities for STEM Enrichment #STEAM We are SO glad that you have shown an interest in ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, STEM Tagged With: Activities for Preschoolers, Amanda, Preschool, STEAM, STEM

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