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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

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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

By Kim Vij

Tips for Finding Unusual Toys to Give to Kids

Finding Unusual Gifts for Giving to Kids

Do you have a little one at home that you are having trouble thinking about what to give them as a gift? I've been looking around our home with 3 kids and am noticing that as you have more kids it gets harder and harder to find the perfect gift for Christmas and Birthdays. I already feel like we're swimming in toys here at times. However I want to give them something they will remember and more importantly use often. I figured you might be in the same situation too so I'm sharing a few ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Christmas, Gift Ideas

By Kim Vij

New Year’s Activities with Kids

Pin this! Print this! Before you know it you'll be looking for ideas of what to do with the kids for New Year's Eve this year. With Thanksgiving so late this year the holiday season is coming so quickly. Plus most of us are home with our kids for a few days after so it might be fun to create a few activities with them to celebrate the new year. New Years Printables I've created a 4 Page Packet that includes New Years Interview, Writing Prompt and New Year's Sign for you to print and ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: Afterschool Express, grade school, New Years, Preschool, School Ages

By Kim Vij

Tips for Making Christmas Memories for Busy Families

Making Christmas memories together is unforgettable when you plan for the holidays at the Rosen Hotels and Resorts in Orlando. Disclosure: We are received Complimentary Tickets and Stay to attend this event from Rosen Hotels and Resorts.All opinions expressed are 100% our own. Holiday Events at Rosen Hotels and Resorts Tips for Making Christmas Memories Together with your Family Christmas has snuck up on me this year.  I think having Thanksgiving later and my daughter’s ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Christmas, Parenting, Review

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Parenting Children with Grateful Hearts and Generous Spirits – Gratitude Garage Sale

Gratitude Garage Sale Money Jar

Hosting a Gratitude Garage Sale with Kids My seven year old made this jar and a thank you note for all the friends who stopped by our Gratitude Garage Sale. As a parent, I want to inspire my children to be thankful for what they have and share what they can with others. Gratefulness and generosity is not something all people are born with. hese traits are very important to our family and we continuously try to model generosity with our own behaviors and provide our children with ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Community Outreach, grade school, Parenting, Preschool, Volunteering

By Kim Vij

Ways to Support Holiday Crafts & Gifts in your Child’s Classroom

Ways to Support Holiday Crafts and Gifts in your Child's Classroom

The holidays are a great time to volunteer at your child's school! Here are a few ways to help with holidays crafts and gift in your child's classroom this year. It's here DECEMBER!  It's a busy time of year for all of us but I want to take a moment to encourage you to reach out to your child's classroom and see how you can help support your child's teacher.  For many the end of the semester and report cards, and assessment time is getting closer they are returning from a ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: After School Link Up, Christmas, grade school, Holidays, Volunteering

By The Educators Spin On It

The Best National Geographic Books for Kids – Inspire Curiosity and Adventure

National Geographic Kids Books

Discover the best National Geographic books for kids! This guide highlights engaging, educational reads that inspire curiosity about nature, science, and world cultures. Find the perfect book for your young explorer! I received several National Geographic Books for free from the sponsor of the Moms Meets Program , May Media Group LLC, who received it directly from National Geographic. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. My opinions are 100% my own. National Geographic Books My ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading, Science Tagged With: After School, Amanda, Book Activities, grade school, Preschool, Review, STEM

By The Educators Spin On It

Resist the Urge to Impulse Buy Cheap Holiday Gifts

Large oversized Teddy Bear

Meet Bear. Avoiding Impulse Buys on Cheap Holiday Gifts He is a 2 foot stuffed bear that was an impulse purchase for last year’s Christmas. He sat at the end of the register with a friend and a sign for $4.99. I need him, but I thought of how cute my brand new baby would look with this bear, a big red bow tied around his neck, sitting under the Christmas tree. “Is it really only $4.99?” I questioned the registrar. Yes, she said, “They are sooo cute. Are you going to get ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Amanda, Bears, Christmas, Eco Living, Gift Ideas

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