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100th Day of School Activity Idea

Using groups of 10, learning to count to 100 has never been more fun with these adorable cupcake ideas with colorful water beads. A fun activity idea for the 100th day of school. Learning to Count to 100 Learning to count to 100 has never been more colorful and fun! With a few playful ideas you can be making you own cupcakes by using water beads and learning to count all in one. We use a multicolored pack similar to this pack on Crystal Water Gels (Multicolored){Affiliate link included} for this ... Read more...

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Global Kids Travel to Izhevsk, Russia

One of my favorite things to do is to go on a Virtual Field Trip with my child. In this guide, we're virtually traveling to Izhevsk, Russia. We'll go on a Virtual Field Trip to Izhevsk, Russia to explore the local schools, homes, playgrounds, churches, and more with your child.Are you ready to explore Russia? Explore 30+ Virtual Field Trips for KidsA Virtual Field Trip to Izhevsk, RussiaRussia is the largest country in terms of land. There are 17 million sq. km. of plains, Ural mountains, hills, ... Read more...

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EASY DIY Kid-Made Valentines Butterfly Bookmarks

Need a QUICK, CREATIVE, BUDGET AND TIME FRIENDLY Valentine?My daughter really enjoys making home-made things for others. Valentine's Day is a great way to let her creativity shine, while telling her friends and family how much they mean to us. As a parent, I try to find a balance between finding the time to make things and the ease of store bought. This activity is great because children can sit at the table to draw while making dinner. Need for speed? Make one page of bookmarks and then photo ... Read more...

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After School Link Up {Week 3}

Thank you so much for stopping by The Educators' Spin On It to share your After school Activity!  Last week we had 124 Activities that were shared, Go check them out! {Click HERE}  We have some of the best readers and are so thankful you're joining us each week to bring activities for our children.   Top posts from Last week's After School Link Up {Week 2} Recommended books for 8-10 Year olds from The Measured Mom  Spelling ea Words Printable from The ... Read more...

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Celebrating Diversity in Children’s Literature

Are your bookshelves limited in cultural and ethnic diversity? Here's how to check, plus our top picks of diverse children's books for your child or classroom.Have you “really” looked at the books on your shelves lately? I mean really looked. Once you get past the kind turtles, quirky talking flies, and teaching trains, Multicultural Children's BooksPeople have different eye colors, hair colors, and skin colors. Some people are tall, short, skinny, or stocky. There are people who speak ... Read more...

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Penguin Cooking, Crafts, Reading Activities and FUN!

Explore these adorable penguin themed recipes, crafts and reading activities for your preschooler this winter. Simply hands on ideas for learning at home. Penguin Learning Activities and CraftsOne of my favorite preschool and kindergarten learning themes is PENGUINS. I am sure that you have figured this out by now.  Penguins are so tiny, cute, and naturally playful.  They are extremely diverse in their habitats and ways of life making them a great topic to explore ... Read more...

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Laura Numeroff Virtual Book Club for Kids

Explore adorable books, videos, and activities inspired by Laura Numeroff and her If You Give a Mouse series and more! Join our Laura Numeroff Virtual Book Club for Kids. Disclosure: Affiliate LInks Included in this postLaura Numeroff Books and Activities for KidsIf you give an author a MOUSE She will probably write a BOOK about him.And another and another until she's written an entire year's worth of booksabout this ONE special MOUSE.I'm sure you already know who I'm talking about, any guesses? ... Read more...

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Winter Activities for School Ages

Experiencing a child's first real winter can be such a fun memory of childhood. Here are 30+ Winter Themed activities to do with your child to encourage them to learn about the changes that happen during this season. Winter Activities for KidsLast week was a sure sign that winter has arrived across the United States with freezing temperatures reaching all the way down to Florida with the Polar Vortex.  It made me start to discuss winter with my children and have a little bit of fun ... Read more...

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Russian Art for Kids – Art Collection and Activity

Learning About Russian Art with kidsRussia has a history rich with talented artists.  During one of my visits to Moscow, I was fortunate to be able to visit the Tretyakov Gallery. The museum houses a stunningly beautiful collection of paintings, drawings, sculptures, and icons. Although you cannot begin to get the depth and feel of a piece of art by looking at it on the screen, you can preview their collection here.What I am continuously amazed at is the artistic talents of this generation. ... Read more...

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Best on Pinterest Winner at Parents

Winner of "Best on Pinterest" from Parents We are excited to announce that we have been nominated as a finalist for “Best on Pinterest”. Voting for this award can be done daily until January 13 at the 2014 Parents Social Media Awards. {UPDATE we WON!}There are many other areas you can vote on as well on twitter, instagram, facebook and best blog all around. Which social media platform is your favorite?Why Are We On PinterestPinterest has become a favorite of ours since joining 2 years ago we ... Read more...

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