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Designing an Educational Learning Space for Young Children

Designing Educational Spaces for Kids

As usual, my new year starts with a need for re-organizing and this year was for improving my kids’ learning space at home. Since I am not a trained teacher, but so much inspired by them, I find myself always researching, doubting myself, trying new things, looking back, starting over, creating, etc to fit my needs of offering a creative and meaningful learning environment. My main goals as a mom are to inspire my children, and transmit a sense of curiosity and self-confidence to gain the ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: grade school, organization, Preschool, toddlers

By Kim Vij

After School Link Up {Week 5}

Thank you so much for sharing your ideas on the After School Linky Party.  It's fun to see the variety that are shared each week.  Last week there were many Chinese New Year Activities shared.  I can only image all the fun things that you planned to do with your child at home after school last week.  I have a feeling we will see several fun Valentine Ideas and Olympic Ideas this week!  Tops Posts for Last Week After School Link Up {Week 4}17+ Chinese New Year ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: After School Activities for Kids

By The Educators Spin On It

Simple Activities for Parents to Help Developing Reading Comprehension

Simple Activities for Strengthening Reading Comprehension with Kids

Disclosure: This post contains Amazon Affiliate links. Report cards come home. Although just a small reflection of your child as a learner, they can be a window into how your child is doing academically. If you ever have any questions about your child's report card, I encourage you to call or e-mail your child's teacher and connect with them. You are your child's #1 teacher. Communication between parents and teachers is vital to your child's academic success. One of our readers wrote ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: grade school, Preschool, Reading, Reading Comprehension

By Kim Vij

Winter Olympic Mascots & Activities

Winter Olympic Mascots and Activities

Did you know that the Polar Bear, and the Leopard have been chosen as the new official mascots of the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games? Let's get to know more about the Olympics through this adorable Mascots. Image Source Wikipedia  Amanda's husband brought back this souvenir of his recent trip to Russia and it made me I'll confess a bit jealous {see hers in the video} so I decided to look to see what options are out there for my kids that I could easily get online. I found a few ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: Kim, Olympics, Sochi 14, Winter

By The Educators Spin On It

Simple Sticker Math Activity for Preschool

Looking for a quick and easy math idea? Try this simple sticker math activity with your preschooler! I just couldn't help it.  I'm usually the parent who has a list and sticks to it, especially at big stores like Target or Michaels. It would be too tempting to go in without one (a list that is).  These stickers however called my name.   I knew exactly what we would use them for; sticker math, letter and word recognition, a sticker hunt, and homemade cards to ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: Activities for Preschoolers, Amanda, Hearts, Valentine's Day, Winter

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

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