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By Kim Vij

Chinese New Year Activities and Crafts

Looking for a few quick ways to celebrate the Chinese New Year with your child? We're sharing our favorites that have been linked up on the After School Linky Party. It includes craft ideas, books lists, and Printables all about the Chinese New year. How will you celebrate the "Year of the Horse" Encourage your child to search with you for famous Horses in Chinese Art this week! Take a trip to your local Chinese Market to search for Signs of the New Year Celebrations. Check ... Read more...

Filed Under: Cultural Education Tagged With: #afterschool, #learningafterschool, After School Link Up, Afterschool Express, Bilingual Babies, Chinese New Year, grade school, Kim, Preschool

By Kim Vij

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 ... Read more...

Filed Under: Math Tagged With: 100th Day of School, Colors, grade school, Kim, Laura Numeroff, math, Preschool, Virtual Book Club

By Amanda Boyarshinov

Global Kids Travel to Izhevsk, Russia

Virtual Field Trip of 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 Kids A Virtual Field Trip to Izhevsk, Russia Russia is the largest country in terms of land. There are 17 million sq. km. of plains, ... Read more...

Filed Under: Cultural Education Tagged With: Around the World, grade school, Preschool, Raising Global Kids, Russian

By The Educators Spin On It

EASY DIY Kid-Made Valentines Butterfly Bookmarks

DIY Butterfly Bookmark for Valentine's Day

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 ... Read more...

Filed Under: Arts, Kids Activities, Reading Tagged With: #afterschool, Activities for Preschoolers, Amanda, Butterfly, Creative Crafting, reading activities, Valentine's Day, Winter

By Kim Vij

After School Link Up {Week 3}

After School Activities for Kids

  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 Measured Mom  How to Read Music ... Read more...

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

By The Educators Spin On It

Celebrating Diversity in Children’s Literature

The Best Diverse Children's Books

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 Books People have different eye colors, hair colors, and skin colors. Some people are tall, short, skinny, or stocky. There are ... Read more...

Filed Under: Cultural Education, Reading Tagged With: Afterschool Express, Amanda, Book List, Diversity, Multicultural Children's Book Day, Raising Global Kids, reading activities, Virtual Book Club for Kids

By The Educators Spin On It

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 Crafts One 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 ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: penguin, Penguins, Preschool, Winter

By Kim Vij

Laura Numeroff Virtual Book Club for Kids

Laura Numeroff Books and Activities 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 post Laura Numeroff Books and Activities for Kids If 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 books about this ONE special MOUSE. I'm sure you already know who ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Author Study, Book List, grade school, Kim, Laura Numeroff, mouse, Preschool, Virtual Book Club, Virtual Book Club for Kids

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

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