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Best Gift for Summer Camp Teachers

Summer Camp Teacher Gift

Are you looking for a sweet, yet simple way to THANK the teachers at your child's summer camp? This has been our favorite  Gift for Summer Camp Teachers. Thank you Gift Ideas for Summer Camp Teachers In my experience, summer camp teachers range from student volunteers to professional teachers. Although you do not NEED to give your summer camp teachers anything - It is a very sweet gesture to let the people who have cared for your children all summer long that you appreciate ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Amanda, Gift Ideas, Summer, Summer Camp, Teacher Appreciation, Teacher Gift Ideas

By The Educators Spin On It

Learning Activities for Preschoolers | Science, Art, Reading, Math, Movement for Ages 3-5

Preschool Learning Activities 10

A collection of Preschool Learning Activities for Ages 3 to 5 that feature reading, writing, math, sensory, art, science and more to do with your child. Plan your PLAYFUL PRESCHOOL learning week with the amazing learning activities from our fellow kids activity bloggers.  I know my preschooler is going to love learning about art by painting with the EARTH, working on his fine motor skills with beading, and getting some gross motor play and learning to read while searching for ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: 3-5, Activities for Preschoolers, Amanda, Playful Preschool, Preschool

By Kim Vij

Back to School Activities and Resources

Back to School Resources and Activities for Families

Kick off the school year with these fun Back to School activities! A collection of ideas for kids to make the first day of school special... and easier for parents and teachers. Back to School Activities It's time to get ready for BACK TO SCHOOL with our kids! Are you ready? We've got you covered! These ideas will help your family get ready for a successful and memorable school year together! Crayon Themed Sensory Bottle Math Game Back to School STEM Activities for ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: Afterschool Express, Back to School, First Day of School, Kim, School Theme

By The Educators Spin On It

Tips for Choosing a Good Magazine in Today’s Elementary School Classroom

Tips for Choosing a Good Magazine

Magazines are currently becoming one of the most popular tools for teaching in today’s classroom. Teachers are using magazine subscriptions to teach not only reading skills, but also to integrate cross curricular standards. They are of high interest to students and can be used to enrich and motivate readers of all abilities! Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. A good magazine for kids will: Highlights is an AMAZING magazine for kids in grades 1-4. The ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: Amanda, grade school, magazine, Preschool

By The Educators Spin On It

Back to School Breakfasts: Healthy Eats for On The Go Families

raspberry coconut muffins recipe

The school year is about to begin and the kids and I are back to school baking. YES, most people shop for school supplies (we do that too) around this time. We also bake. Muffin Recipe Ideas for Back to School Breakfasts Yes, my three kids and I head to the kitchen this time of year to make dinners, snacks, and back to school breakfasts that will freeze well. The baby is the most enthusiastic helper.  He sees me headed to the kitchen and grabs his wooden spoon, waving it in the ... Read more...

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Amanda, Cooking with Kids, Healthy Heart Fun, Little Hands That Cook, Muffins, Recipe

By Kim Vij

Top Activities for School Ages Week 30

Can you believe it's the last week of July! At our house, we're trying to get as many things before we head back to school in a few weeks. How long do you have before school starts?  Back to School Resources to get organized for the school year!   However, since we have some time left here are some fun ways to have fun with learning activities to help prepare your child for the school year. Don't forget to visit our School's Out Project for last-minute ideas too! This Reading Mama has ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: #afterschool, #learningafterschool, #smartsummer, After School Link Up, Afterschool Express, Kim, learning activities

By Kim Vij

Tips for Planning Summer Activities Using Pinterest

Tips for How to Use Pinterest for Planning Summer Activities for Kids

Wondering what to do this summer with the kids? Use these easy tips for planning summer activities using Pinterest. Let Pinterest do the work and your family have all the fun! It's hot! It's summer! And confession, you're wondering what activities can I do with my child to make the rest of summer fun and easy for everyone. We have a couple of solutions for you that I think you'll love. Bonus... It has to do with Pinterest! How to Use Pinterest to Plan Summer Activities At the ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: Google Hangout On Air, grade school, Pinterest, Preschool, Summer, Summer Activities on Pinterest

By The Educators Spin On It

Diverse Books in Your Home Library: Parenting Global Kids

Take a lookin the mirrorat your friendsat your neighborsat your community members. Now take a look at the bookshelves in your home. Do the characters and stories in your children's books represent the amazingly, beautiful diversity in your world? Helpful Tips for Adding Diverse Books in Your Home Library Raising Global Children: If you are a follower of The Educators' Spin On It, then you know one of my parenting goals is to raise globally aware children. Affiliate links to ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Amanda, Book List, Diversity, Explore, Learning, Lee & Low Books, Raising Global Kids

By Amanda Boyarshinov

Think Like an Inventor S.T.E.M.

This is a paid campaign with Camp Invention, all opinions are 100% my own. Getting your kids to think like an inventor is easier than you think. After a week of attending Camp Invention, we as parents, are trying to be more aware of encouraging our daughter to build, invent, problem solve, engineer, and create. What can you do to help your child think like an inventor? Provide Opportunities to Experiment Do lots of science projects at home like these ones on solar energy, ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Math, Science Tagged With: camp Invention, engineering, grade school, learning activities, STEM

By Kim Vij

Virtual Book Club for Kids SUMMER CAMP

Virtual Book Club for Kids Summer camp

Join us for the new Virtual Book Club Summer Camp! Click here for info! Virtual Book Club for Kids Summer Camp We had too much fun hosting the Virtual Book Club Summer Camp that we've OPENED it up for SECOND SESSION. Click here to join our latest Summer Camp In June over 450 moms, grandparents and caretakers joined us and it was amazing – for 3 weeks we shared crafts and activities based around 3 fun child hood themes perfect for 2 – 5 year olds. Connecting and creating with books ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Summer Camp, Virtual Book Club for Kids

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