The Educators' Spin On It

Learning Games and Activities

By

Resist the Urge to Impulse Buy Cheap Holiday Gifts

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...

By

Sarah Mlynowski Whatever After Dream On #4 Book Launch Party

Getting kids excited about reading by hosting your own book launch party with friends. Here are a few ideas for hosting your own inspired by the Whatever After Series by Sarah Mlynowski. A book launch party is usually held on the day of release or right before a brand-new book is available. Most often, an author hosts a book launch party to celebrate their accomplishments and share the news with family and friends. We took "our spin" on the book launch party to get KIDS EXCITED ABOUT ... Read more...

By

Thanksgiving Writing Prompts and Afterschool Activities

Simple ways to create Thanksgiving writing prompts for your child this holiday season. Writing is often not addressed as much as reading and math in our schools and homes, but it is just as important for our children to experience writing for a variety of purposes. As parents, we can have our kids write while we are making dinner, before bed, or even while they are eating breakfast in the morning (but only if they are awake and ready to go in the morning). My kids are writers and we ... Read more...

By

Acts of Kindness and Gratitude are Contagious – Lead by Example

Empty Bowls Program When I see these bowls, I see much more than bowls. I see artists throwing clay on their wheels and dipping bisque fired pots into vats of glaze. I see community members and artisans connecting together in celebration. I see hungry families eating. I see acts of kindness and gratitude. I see my Dad. Acts of kindness and gratitude are contagious. If we as parents want to raise our children with kind hearts, then we must lead by example. My Dad is an ... Read more...

By

A Gift for YOU! 6 Week Healthy Challenge #imatter

Are you ready? The Holiday Season is coming! My husband came home the other night as announced 40 days until Christmas and it made me lose my breath for a moment.  I LOVE the holidays and all the special things you get to do. However, the mental lists already started and I noticed that I get a bit stressed about getting all those things done as a Mom of 3. Unfortunately, the first thing that seems to get put off is taking care of ME. It's those times you skip a workout or walk because you ... Read more...

By

Toy Gift Guide for Exploring the World

The best kid's toy gift guide for exploring the World! These featured geography toys highlight fun gift ideas of the best globes, maps, games, books, puzzles, and more. Learning about the world is one of the important things we want to share with our kids as they grow up in our homes and discover various cultures. Here are some of our favorite geography toys for exploring the world. Geography gifts can help kids learn about the world around them in a fun and interactive way. They ... Read more...

By

Gratitude for the Everyday Things in Our Life; Typhoon Haiyan

I would like to extend a warm welcome to guest blogger Judith at the Educators' Spin On It. As a Montessori homeschooling parent, finance professional, and compassionate individual, she, like most of us, was crushed by the most recent devastation from the Typhoon in the Philippines. As, native to the Philippines, this most recent devastating storm encouraged her to examine the things in her own life that she was most thankful for. In the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan, I personally cannot begin ... Read more...

By

Preschool Math: Take a Texture Walk

Sometimes the simplest activities are actually the strongest learning activities. Exploring outside activates many of our senses and accommodates multiple learning styles. The child who learns best by seeing, feeling, hearing, exploring, smelling, interacting, and moving, can all benefit from taking a texture walk. Texture Walk for Preschoolers My preschooler and I have been taking a texture walk daily for the past several weeks. Encouraging him to look for different textures increases his ... Read more...

By

ABC Monster Mash Outside Letter Game

It's time to bring learning outside with this super FUN letter learning game. ABC Monster Mash game even sneaks in some creative exploration and movement too. This game is great for combining letter learning and gross motor movement: a perfect outdoor learning activity. Amazon affiliate links included in this article. ABC Monster Mash Outside Letter Game Materials for ABC Monster Mash How to Make the ABC Monster Mash Game 1. Clear a space on your sidewalk or ... Read more...

By

Personalized Online Math Tutoring Program Review

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tabtor. All opinions are authentic and my own. Personalized Online Math Tutoring Program I'm often asked as a former teacher for ideas for supporting math at home for children. Sometimes it's because a child is struggling and also at times because a child is not challenged enough in school. Either way parents try to navigate the curriculum world trying to discover a good fit for their child. That's why we created a Math Pinterest ... Read more...

You Might Also Like

Let’s Connect!