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By Amanda Boyarshinov

First Day of Summer Camp Jitters

Tips for First Day of Summer Camp

My oldest had her first day of full day summer camp today. She was very nervous and excited about attending Camp Invention for a whole week and peppered me with questions in the upcoming week: Disclosure:  This is a sponsored campaign with Camp Invention, all opinions are 100% my own.  Tips for First Day of Summer Camp with Kids My daughter is a little bit like me in the fact that she likes to know what is going on.  She gets anxious and a little apprehensive ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: Amanda, camp Invention, Review, Summer, Summer Camp

By Kim Vij

After School Linky Party Week 25

As a parent during the summer it's fun to find creative ideas for what to do with your child.  The After School Linky Party on The Educators' Spin On It is featuring our TOP POSTS all summer long from this party.  That means we're featuring the top 6 that you click on the most.  We're now in Week 4 of features and I have to say it's fun to see what you pick as your favorites!  Take a peek for yourself!   Week 22  Week 23 Week 24 And now here's week 25 ... Read more...

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

By Kim Vij

Preparing for Camp Invention

Tips for Preparing for Camp Invention Summer camp

Disclosure: This is a sponsored campaign with, all opinions are 100% my own WE’RE GOING TO CAMP INVENTION Starting on Monday my 7-year-old daughter and Amanda’s 7-year-old daughter are going to attend their first! Words cannot express how excited they are to participate! A few weeks ago we got a special letter welcoming us to camp. The letter included directions about our "Take-Apart" Item. Plus tips for identifying and collecting Items to upcycle during Camp. We've been searching ... Read more...

Filed Under: STEM Tagged With: camp Invention, grade school, Summer Camp

By Kim Vij

Screen Free Activities for Kids During the Summer

Screen Free Activities for Kids this Summer

Does your child have a favorite character on TV? Are they obsessed with a new video or computer game? Do you find it a challenge to keep screens off during the summer? Summer is a time to relax and have fun with kids and at times we turn to technology during for entertainment and it's convenience. The challenge we have as parents is to find a healthy balance. Here are my suggestions for how to balance the fun of summer screen time with activities to encourage them to explore and have ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: grade school, Kim, Preschool, Screen Free Activities, Summer, Toddler

By The Educators Spin On It

Summer Preschool Plans

6 weeks of Summer Preschool Plans packed full of fun and learning!

Explore these free 6 Weeks of Summer Fun and Learning for Summer Preschool Plans. Perfect for ages 3-5 The kids and I just got back from a fun play date with friends at a local indoor play area designed for preschoolers. It really was a lot of fun and in-between trying to keep an eye on three very active kids, I had a few seconds to talk with my friends. The topic: SUMMER PLANS. Yes, the summer has arrived and although we are very excited about just letting our kids be kids, it ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: 3 to 5, Activities for Preschoolers, Amanda, Playful Preschool, Preschool, Summer, Summer Program

By Amanda Boyarshinov

A Week of Preschool Lessons!

Plan your PLAYFUL PRESCHOOL learning week with the amazing ideas from our fellow kids activity bloggers. These articles were shared with us on the Educators' Spin On It Facebook Sharing Days. Stop by our Facebook Page every Wednesday and click to view posts to page on our wall.  I know I am always inspired!* Articles pictured in the above collage are starred with * Thank you to all the bloggers who generously share with parents and teachers their ... Read more...

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

By Kim Vij

Top 10 Everyday Objects for Summer Learning and Fun

Let's have fun with everyday objects for summer learning! Discover how to use everyday items to create playful learning games for your child that are fun and easy. Summer time is here. The kids are home and ready for fun! We're excited to be a host of the 2nd Annual School's Out Top 10: A Summer Blog Hop Series. Top Kid Bloggers all week long will be featuring top Activities to keep kids engaged and exploring during the summer and perhaps sneak in a little learning!   Last year we shared ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Everyday Objects for summer Learning and Fun, Fun, grade school, Learning, learning games, Preschool, Summer, Top, Top 10 Everyday Objects for Summer Learning and Fun

By Kim Vij

After School Linky Party Week 24

Join #smartsummer fun with the After School Linky Party each Monday.  We're sharing our TOP ACTIVITIES for summer fun plus sneak a little summer learning in too! This week the TOP most viewed had to do with one of my favorites LEGOS.  Did you see Amanda's LEGO Post this past week?  I love how it's something that both of my kids can do together with the Duplo legos. They make for a perfect Summer activity along with the Two summer Lists that were shared.  Take a peek at all of the featured ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: #afterschool, #learningafterschool, After School Activities for Kids, After School Link Up, Afterschool Express, Kim, Summer

By The Educators Spin On It

Healthier Potato Salad Recipe

Kid Friendly Summer Recipe for Potato Salad

Create a healthier potato salad recipe inspired by your garden that's so easy your kids can make it with you! Our kid-friendly summer recipes will be a hit in the backyard this summer with your family. Here's how to make this loaded potato salad. In preparation for the Orlando Food and Wine Conference next month, I am challenging myself to enter the amazing conference contests. It is safe to say that I am a little out of my element when sharing my recipes with you. In fact, I'm ... Read more...

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Amanda, Cooking with Kids, Salad, Summer

By The Educators Spin On It

Summer Language Learning

summer language learning with Russian

Forget the lazy days of summer!  Summertime is a great time to learn about all the things that you never have "time" to do during the busy school year - like learn a new language! This is a sponsored post by Russian Step By Step. It contains Amazon affiliate links. All opinions are 100% my own. Tips for Summer Language Learning with kids I've teamed up with Russian Step By Step to bring you a summer language resource guide! Geared for children ages 3-10. We hope that you ... Read more...

Filed Under: Cultural Education Tagged With: Amanda, Around the World, Bilingual Babies, Raising Global Kids, Russian, Summer

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