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By Kim Vij

Stand Up Paddleboarding with Walk on Water in Hollywood, FL

Stand Up Paddleboard

I received a free stand-up paddleboarding lesson from Walk on Water Fitness during my attendance at the Niche Parent 2013 conference. All the opinions expressed below are entirely my own. Learning to Stand Up Paddleboard Stand Up Paddleboarding is an experience for everyone!  I recently was invited to a S.U.P experience with a group from the Parent Niche Conference. The hosts were Paula and Tom from Walk on Water in Hollywood Florida. I really appreciated that they took their time to ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting, Travel Tagged With: Family Adventures, Mommy and Me Workout, Outdoor Fun, Travel

By Kim Vij

Fun Sight Word Activities for Kids

A collection of the best Sight Word Games for Kids

Help your child learn sight words, to give them a strong foundation for success in reading. Try this collection of 25+ fun sight word activities for kids today! The Importance of Teaching Sight Words at Home Sight words play a very important role in the success of your child's reading ability. The more hands-on fun they can have with them, the quicker they will learn them. Sight words are words that are frequently used in reading and writing. They are often irregular words, meaning ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: grade school, Sight Words, Word Family

By Kim Vij

10 Ways to Support your Child’s Learning at Home …even when they attend Public School or Home School

10 Ways to Support Your Child Learning at Home

10 practical ways to support your child's learning at home through creating a structured, engaging, and growth-oriented environment that encourages curiosity, reading, real-world application, and hands-on learning. We have friends who ask all the time for ways to help their child at home with various skills they should be developing in math, reading, writing and more. They are asking for ideas to enhance their child's education at home.   No matter what you can turn to this ... Read more...

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

By Kim Vij

Tips on Raising a Multicultural Child

Tips of Raising Multicultural Kids

Creative tips for parents for raising a multicultural child. Help your children to grow up to be confident, well-rounded individuals who are proud of their heritage, respect and admire those around them, and celebrate diversity together. My husband was born in India and I was born in the United States. We were brought up in two very different worlds and are trying out best to help our 3 children experience both worlds as an Interracial family. Since we live here in the US, we take extra ... Read more...

Filed Under: Cultural Education Tagged With: #afterschool, Afterschool Express, Around the World, Bilingual Babies, grade school, India, Parenting, Preschool, Raising Global Kids

By Kim Vij

Bill Martin Jr. Virtual Book Club for Kids

Bill Martin Jr. Books, Activities and Read Alouds for Kids

Join the Bill Martin Jr. Virtual Book Club for Kids! Explore engaging activities inspired by beloved books like Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? and more. Foster a love of reading with fun, hands-on learning! Discover popular children's books written by the beloved author Bill Martin Jr. From Brown Bear Brown Bear to Chicka Chicka Boom Boom discover why he's books should be a part of your child's library of books. This post contains affiliate links to Amazon. Bill Martin Jr. ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Bill Martin Jr., reading activities, Virtual Book Club for Kids

By The Educators Spin On It

D.I.Y Knight Cardboard Shield for Pretend Costume Play

D.I.Y Knight Shield for Pretend Costume Play

Have a little knight at your house? Follow this DIY tutorial to make this easy cardboard shield for playtime! Pretend play comes naturally in our house. My three kids are always reusing boxes and bottles for new stories. The idea of making a cardboard shield for their pretend play came at the request of a 4-year-old knight who wanted to make a shiny dragon shield. We used leftover paint, and cardboard from our recycle bin. Easy D.I.Y Cardboard Shield for you Knight I decided to take ... Read more...

Filed Under: Arts, Kids Activities Tagged With: 3-5, Activities for Preschoolers, Amanda, Art projects, Costume, Creative Crafting, Make, Preschool

By The Educators Spin On It

Afterschool Teddy Bear Chalk Challenge

Need an open ended, multi age activity for afterschool? Now is the time for a Teddy Bear Chalk Challenge I don't know about your kids - but mine comes home from school tired of sitting in a desk and following specific directions.  Don't let the open ended playtime of summer end - continue the fun after school with "chalk challenges." It seems like I am forever trying to think of fun ways to provide them with open ended activities that encourage them to use their creativity, be outside, ... Read more...

Filed Under: Arts Tagged With: chalk, grade school, PLAY, Siblings, sidewalk chalk

By Kim Vij

Tips for Making Friends at School

Tips for Making New friends at School

Help your child build friendships with these expert tips for making friends at school. Discover simple strategies to boost social skills and confidence! Starting a new school year can make parents and kids anxious, especially when it comes to making friends at school. Here are some helpful tips for making new friends at school to encourage a positive experience for your child this year. Do you know the song "We're Going to be friends" by Jack Hartman? It's perfect for a the first Days ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Back to School, First Day of School, grade school, Preschool, Social Skills

By Kim Vij

The First Day of School Resources & Printables

Dr. Seuss Quote for First Day of School or Last Day of School

Create a keepsake magnet for the first day of school for your child. Here's how with this printable motivational quote for back to school. It's the First Day of School for both my daughter and Amanda's daughter! They are both entering into 2nd grade this year.   Here are the ones from her past years... So many memories and fun tips if you are just beginning school with your child. First Day of School Magnet and Printable Quote I'm sending my daughter to school with this ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Back to School, Dr. Seuss, First Day of School, grade school, Kim, Preschool, Printables

By Kim Vij

Back to School with KBN

Back to School can be one of the most exciting times for families in the year. There are so many new adventures from schools, and classrooms, and to new teachers and friends! You even get back-to-school clothes and school supplies to prepare you for a successful year. One special way to set your child up for success is by talking with them about your expectations and their expectations. Throughout your child's first week of school, their classroom teacher will focus a great deal of their ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: Back to School, First Day of School, grade school, Printables

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