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By Kim Vij

Using Parental Controls on TV and Online

Easy to Use Parental Controls for TV & Online

Do you know what your kids are watching on TV or the sites they are visiting online at your house? I have kids that vary in age which makes watching TV and using the internet a bit of a challenge at our home. Luckily our oldest is off to college but we do still remind him of appropriate shows on TV for the girls when he’s with them. Even when adult friends or grandparents are visiting we have to make a few gentle suggestions with little ears and eyes around.  Our society is so overwhelmed ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Kim, parental controls for tv, Review, Screen Free Activities

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3 MUST READ Parenting Tips For Raising Engineers!!!

tips for raising an engineer

Preschool engineering takes form through play and material exploration.  Do you want to know how to raise an engineer? As parents, we can not rely solely on the school system or childcare facilities to provide engineering opportunities for our children.   We must work together WITH these entities to enrich the lives of our kids Here are 3 MUST READ parenting tips for how to raise an engineer. What toys do YOU have in your house right now that encourage building? Disclosure: This post ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: Activities for Preschoolers, engineering, Playful Preschool, Preschool, STEM, toddlers

By Kim Vij

Virtual Book Club for Kids Featured Authors for 2014-2015

We're excited to announce our selection of authors and books that have been chosen for the 2014-2015.  We took much time and consideration in selecting and we invite you to follow along and join in the fun with your child at home or your class at school.  Just discovering our virtual book club?  Join the 2016-2017 Weekly Virtual Book Club Here.  And SIGN UP for our Book Activities Newsletters for the latest book themed ideas. This year my cohosts +Kristina ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Author Study, Book List, Kim, reading activities, Virtual Book Club

By Kim Vij

Resources for Teaching Tot School: ebook Announcement

Every Parent Can Teach Their Toddler Book

Is your little one in the Toddler stage?  We can SO relate.  With 3 kids each, both Kim and I have navigated life with a toddler. It's not always a piece of cake, so we wanted to give you a hand. We've worked with 20 top kid bloggers to publish a hands-on resource for you as you prepare for Tot School with your child! That's right resources a Tot School ebook for Parents by Parents! It's a 135 page eBook called Every Child Can Teach their Toddler: Learning Through Play Every Day. Every ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Parenting Tagged With: ebook, learning activities, Toddler, Tot School

By Kim Vij

Selecting After School Programs for Kids

Choosing Programs After School for Your child

Explore the best options available for your child when selecting after-school programs for kids. Here's our insider tips to help them find a program that encourage them to learn and grow. Selecting After-School Programs for Kids School is back is session for many parts of the world and for quite a few more it starts tomorrow. Are you ready? The next question is what is your child doing outside of school this year? We have a few suggestions to help you make the decision of what's ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: After School Link Up, grade school

By Kim Vij

Printable Teacher Planner

Printable Teacher Planner from Mama Miss Designs

Stay organized all year with this free printable teacher planner! Perfect for lesson planning, scheduling, and classroom organization, this planner helps educators stay on top of their tasks with ease. Download yours today! Confession...Back to School is one of my favorite times of the school year with kids as a parent and especially as a teacher. The excitement of what's to come and getting things all organized is a lot of fun for me. Teacher Planner I know we have quite a few ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Lessons Plans, Planner, Teacher Planner, Teachers

By The Educators Spin On It

Playful Preschool Education Team

Playful Preschool Blogging Team

The Playful Preschool Education Team brings you a collection of preschool learning activities each week, geared for your preschool children (Ages 3-5) for the entire academic year. I'd like to introduce you to an amazing group of Preschool Parents and Teachers - The Playful Preschool Education Team. We will be bringing you a collection of preschool learning activities each week, geared for your preschool children (Ages 3-5) for the entire academic year. Just as each child has their own ... Read more...

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

By Kim Vij

Volunteer at your Child’s School

Volunteering at Your Child's School

Several forms are coming home this month for Back to School in your child's folder or backpack. One the most important forms for you to complete is your VOLUNTEER FORM for your child's school. Are you wondering why? Let me share with you the importance of volunteering at your child's school and even why attending school events can make a big impact for your child's success. The Importance of Volunteering at your Child's School As parents we look for ways to connect with our ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Back to School, Community Outreach, Kim, Parenting with Purpose, Volunteering

By Kim Vij

Fun Ideas for Learning After School with Kids

Fun Ideas for Learning After School with Kids

Learning doesn't end when the dismissal bell rings! Here are some fun ideas for learning after school with kids at home. Fun Ideas for Learning After School Here's a fun way to plan for After School Fun with our top most clicked activities from the After School Bloggers. We love to share ways to bring learning into your home. There are so many benefits of after-school activities for your child.   You can plan your week with your own After School Planner, click here to ... Read more...

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

By The Educators Spin On It

Back to School Reading Interview Questions for School Age Children

Back to School Reading Interview Questions

Last week, I spent some time creating some Back to School Reading Interview Questions to do with my children. We sat down one afternoon and they made a beginning of the year self-portrait and filled out a back to school reading and math interview.  It was sooo cute to see my 4 year old's drawing of a boy and to see my 8 year old daughter draw herself smiling with her glasses! I wanted my interview to be short, but powerful. There was a little bit of favorites and a little bit of academic ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting, Reading Tagged With: Afterschool Express, Amanda, Back to School, First Day of School, Literacy, Parenting with Purpose, School Ages, writing

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