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AWAY We Go Book Review and Reading Activity for Toddlers

Away we Go Board Book Activity Idea for Toddlers

Read and Explore shapes with this delightful shape-transportation book - Away We GO! My toddler adores the bright color illustrations and the shape cut-outs. He wants to turn the pages all by himself.  It is one of our most requested board books. The picture will bring you to my Amazon affiliate link to the book. I used the super cute book "Away We GO! A Shape-and-Seek Book" by Chieu Anh Urban and made a of GIANT felt pattern blocks. We read the book and talked about the ... Read more...

Filed Under: Math, Reading Tagged With: Amanda, Babies, Baby Time, Books for Baby, LOVE BOOKS, Shapes

By Kim Vij

Camp Invention Giveaway

Camp Invention Giveaway

Disclosure:  This is a paid campaign with Camp Invention, all opinions are 100% my own.  Are you looking for a summer camp for your child?  Do you find it a challenge to keep your child engaged over the summer? We are so excited to share with you Camp Invention! PLUS a change to WIN one week at Camp!   About Camp Invention   Camp Invention Participation Camp Invention Ambassadors Amanda and I are Camp Invention Ambassadors. Here's what she had ... Read more...

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

By Amanda Boyarshinov

10 Things I Love About Being a MOM!

10 Things I Love ABout Being a Mom

There are many reasons why I love being a real (behind the blogging scene) mom!  Sure, you get to read and see little glimpses into my life, when in fact, the real thing is actually so much better! I'm not a super-mom, I'm just a regular mom, trying to make the best of what I've got! No joke, Read on to find out more. Why I Love About Being a MOM! 1. I love that my MOM is my role model. She really is one of the best parent's I've ever met. She is kind and compassionate but also firm ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Amanda, Parenting, Parenting with Purpose, Stay at Home Mom

By Amanda Boyarshinov

Screen Free Week

Screen Free Week

This week is screen-free week, a time to un-plug and re-connect with the people in your life. Look UP! Look OUT!   Take as much time as you possibly can this week to UNPLUG from electronic devices and PLUG into wonder, play, experiences, and re-connect with the PEOPLE that you love. Here at The Educators’ Spin On It, we believe in the power of parenting with purpose and have pledged to turn off our screens for the week and make even more meaningful connections with our ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: Amanda, grade school, Preschool, Screen Free Activities, Screen Free Week

By The Educators Spin On It

Summer Camp

Summer Camp Themes: This year’s six awesome themes are: Sneak Peek of Summer Camp Here is a sneak peek of my ocean-themed section. I'm just so excited about the summer camp curriculum I had to show you! My kids really had a BLAST creating our ocean unit and when my older kids saw the ULTIMATE SUMMER CAMP they wanted to start NOW. Get started! Click the button below to sign up. Hurry! Camp starts June 1st. Notice.  I wrote this summer camp with a team of 6 ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: Amanda, Summer, Summer Camp

By Kim Vij

Thank You Teacher for Helping Me Bloom Gift Idea

Teacher Appreciation Gift using Flowers Kid Made

This week is teacher appreciation week!  May 6 is the official teacher appreciation day. Looking for a gift idea? Have your child create a fun flower arrangement for their teacher for teacher appreciation week. It creates a colorful arrangement to keep on their desk, classroom or even bring home. We gathered a few supplies and my daughter did the rest on her own! Teacher Appreciation Flower Arrangement with Printable This is a budget-friendly project that's easy to do. We ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: grade school, Mother's Day, Teacher Appreciation, Teacher Gift Ideas

By Amanda Boyarshinov

Hiking with Kids

Helpful tips for hiking with kids

My family loves spending time outside. I am a firm believer that time spent outside is time well spent. In fact, we just got back from hiking this morning with the 3 kiddos... down and back up a large sinkhole, 120 feet deep. Today, my 4 year old and 7 year old hiked for over an hour with no complaints. They went up and down many flights of stairs 3 times in addition to a 2 mile hike on flat ground. I wore the baby in my Kelty Kids Carrier and switched with my husband when I needed a break. ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Amanda, Outdoor Fun

By Kim Vij

Making Connections through Social Media Examiner Staff

Social Media Marketing World hosted by Social Media Examiner

Making connections with people all over the world has been one of the best side effects of blogging on The Educators’ Spin On It. Through various opportunities and adventures I’ve been able to actually meet many of my blogging friends in real life. I'm going to go off our typical topic of education and parenting and share an unforgettable experience. Making Connections with Social Media Examiner  Last month I took a leap of faith and committed to volunteering at Social Media ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Blogging Tips, Conferences, Kim, Social Media

By The Educators Spin On It

Celebrate the Special Things in Life

I am a Mom Blogger. But, I was also a full time teacher with a brand new baby, working full time when she was just weeks old. I have also been a stay-at-home mom too, with a need for a 2 hour outing, anywhere. I have been fortunate to be able to breastfeed my kids, so my breast pump and I have had a L-O-N-G love-hate relationship. In fact, I have pumped on and off for the last 7 years. I love that my pump was able to help me produce enough milk for my child while working full time. I ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Amanda, Baby Time, Parenting, Parenting with Purpose, Pregnancy

By The Educators Spin On It

2nd Grade Writing

samples of second grade writing

Often parents and teachers are most concerned about students reading and math scores.  Writing, in my opinion, is just as important of a subject.   Here is a collection of second grade written work and the common strengths of second grade writing. 2nd Grade Writing I have to admit, kindergarten writing is my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE because the kids grow by leaps and bounds in the writing area and you can visually see their progress.  By second grade, the ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading, Writing Tagged With: #afterschool, #learningafterschool, After School Link Up, Afterschool Express, Amanda, grade school, Literacy, writing

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