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By Kim Vij

Winter Activities for School Ages

30 Winter Activity Ideas for Kids

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 Kids Last 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 ... Read more...

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

By Amanda Boyarshinov

Russian Art for Kids – Art Collection and Activity

Russian Art for Kids to Discover

Learning About Russian Art with kids Russia 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 ... Read more...

Filed Under: Arts, Cultural Education Tagged With: Amanda, Around the World, Art projects, Bilingual Babies, Creative Crafting, Raising Global Kids, Russian

By Kim Vij

Best on Pinterest Winner at Parents

Discover how The Educators' Spin On It became a finalist for the Best on Pinterest award! Explore our top educational activities, parenting tips, and creative ideas that inspired thousands on Pinterest. Read more about our journey and favorite pins! 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. ... Read more...

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By Kim Vij

Penguin Writing Prompts and Sewing Activity

Have fun with your child using these adorable penguin writing prompts! Inspired by a fun penguin sewing activity, see how to take a gift and turn it into writing inspiration for your child. Penguin Writing Prompts for Kids I hope that you had a wonderful winter break with your child.  As we head back to school this week I know at least my daughter will be excited to come home and play with her new things from Christmas. Turn New Gifts into Writing Activities One special gift ... Read more...

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: After School Link Up, grade school, Penguins, Winter

By The Educators Spin On It

Parenting Tips for Making Music Every Day

Parenting tips for making music every day! Here are a few fun ideas to add singing, dancing, and playing to your daily life with your child. Music is a powerful learning tool for parents to use every day. As I was belting out the song, "When the Saints Go Marching In," while marching around the room, banging a drum with my four year old today, I was also thinking of 3 things.   And then he stopped marching.I focused on him and only him. "What did the words mean?" he ... Read more...

Filed Under: Arts Tagged With: baby, Music, Parenting, Preschool, Toddler

By Kim Vij

Heart Themed Winter Birds Project

heart shaped winter bird art project

We're starting the new year with friends and sharing ideas across the globe today with special little birdie treat! This craft idea is perfect for sharing some winter love and is a part of a special project called 31 Days of Love launching on Maggy Woodley's website at Red Ted Art.  Over the next month kid bloggers from all over the world will be sharing daily special craft ideas to do with kids that express LOVE. 31 Days of Love Project  Here's a sneak peek below of our little birdie ... Read more...

Filed Under: Arts Tagged With: Art projects, grade school, Guest Post, Kim, Thank You Cards, Valentine's Day, Winter

By The Educators Spin On It

Setting Parenting Goals for the New Year

Not finding your motivation as a parent? Here's why setting parenting goals is needed and how to get started. Why setting parenting goals is needed. I have to admit, I am in a parenting funk. What I WANT to do and what I can realistically and actually accomplish is, unfortunately too big a gap. I am sadly trying to grasp the reality that I cannot do all that I want and I am trying to readjust my goals to be attainable. Maybe it is getting older that I have realized that I need to ... Read more...

Filed Under: Cultural Education, Parenting Tagged With: Amanda, Bilingual Babies, Parenting, Russian

By Kim Vij

Best Activities for After School with Kids

Best Activities for Afterschool Enrichment

I'm excited to share with you our TOP CHOICES of Activities to do with your elementary aged child selected by the After School Team. Thank you so much for visiting our sites every week to discover After School Activities and to share your own activities in our Weekly After School Linky Party.   We're doing something a little different this week and celebrating the end of 2013 with our Favorite After School Activities from our hosts. I'm amazed that week after week our hosts share ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: #afterschool, #learningafterschool, Activities for School Ages, Afterschool Express, grade school, Kim

By Kim Vij

Top Activities for Outdoor Fun and Adventures with Kids

kids playing outdoors with fun games

A collection of the best outdoor fun for kids. We've put together a collection of ideas to get your kids outdoors, moving, and having fun with these outdoor games and outdoor activities. Let's head outside with these outdoor activities for kids!  Outdoor Learning is a fun way to sneak in Learning Activities with your School Aged Child. Unfortunately, there's not quite as much time for our children to be outdoors at school so it's so important for us to ensure they have time outdoors ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Kids Games Tagged With: Afterschool Express, Eco Living, grade school, Kids in the Garden, Kim, outdoor, Outdoor Fun

By The Educators Spin On It

Parenting a Strong Willed Child: When Routines Change

"I HATE Change" my daughter sobs. It's true. She is the sweetest kid when everything stays the same. But when our schedule changes... hold on to your pants, because it's going to be a wild ride. This sweet kid just CAN NOT handle a routine change. As a mom, I have figured out some strategies for helping her cope and work through these changes in routines. Holiday break, summer break, school starting, and family vacations are all changes that can throw off our routines. As she has ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Amanda, Behavior Management, Parenting, Strong Willed Child

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