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...
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...
Thank You Teacher for Helping Me Bloom Gift Idea
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...
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...
Making Connections through Social Media Examiner Staff
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...
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...
2nd 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...
Playful Preschool Lesson Plan; Math, Reading, Science and MORE!
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. * Articles pictured in the above collage are starred with * Thank you to all the bloggers who generously share with parents and teachers their ideas! Preschool Activities Science: Jumping Frogs and Static Electricity from Science Sparks* 5 Cool Science Experiments for Kids ... Read more...
Cookie Themed Printable Lunch Notes
Finding moments to share with your child can be a little challenging at times, especially when you have siblings in the house. Here's a sweet way to tell your child you think they're ONE SPECIAL COOKIE! Cookie Themed Printable Lunch Box Notes After School Snack can be a time to set with your child after school and chat about the day. I surprised my 2nd grader with a little cookie snack the other day on our way home from school. We stopped at a local park and I pulled our our cookie ... Read more...
Best Birthday Gifts for One Year Old
Looking for the best birthday gifts for a one-year-old? This blog post offers a parent-selected, kid-tested list of top 10 gift ideas, including push toys, kitchen playsets, ride-on toys, and more! Let's be honest. The FIRST birthday is just about the best for PARENTS! Yes, it really is all about us. The kids would be content with a box and the wrapping paper. No presents really needed. {Post contains affiliate links} BUT, we do of course like to get our kids ... Read more...
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