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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

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

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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

By Kim Vij

Back to School Tips with Earth’s Best

A health snack for Back to School with Earth's Best

Back to school snack ideas for busy families! This is a sponsored post by Earth’s Best. I’m excited to announce that The Educators’ Spin On It is teaming up with Earth’s Best and Melissa Taylor of Imagination Soup to create a one of a kind Pinterest Board! “Back to School with Earth’s Best” You’re invited to “Follow” and repin with us all month long as I share “Back to School” Pins to make the start of your child’s school year a success!  This Pinterest Board will ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Back to School, Earth's Best, Kim, Pinterest, Review, Sponsor

By Kim Vij

5 Simple Ways to Remember Summer Vacation with Kids

5 Simple Ways to Remember Summer Vacation with Kids

Summer goes by quickly as a parent. Here are 5 simple ways to remember summer vacation with your kids this year. Use these easy keepsakes for summer memories. Do you hear it? Tick Tock Tick Tock....just a few more weeks left of summer and then the kids are Back in School. Take a moment and reflect on your summer with your kids and the new memories that they made. Before you you know it we'll get we'll be busy with school and preparing for Meet the Teacher and Open House and the ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: #afterschool, Afterschool Express, Kim, Parenting, Summer, Summer Activities

By Kim Vij

Announcing the Virtual Book Club Authors for 2013-2014

Virtual Book Club Authors for 2013-2014

It's here! It's here! We're ready to share the Virtual Book Club for Kids featured authors for 2013-2014! We have worked really hard to discover authors that we know your child will love and that our Virtual Book Club Participants will be inspired by to bring you amazing Crafts and Activities to go with the author's books! Toddler Approved, Rainy Day Mum and The Educators' Spin On It along with the Members of the Virtual Book Club and even our readers worked together to create ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Author Study, Kim, reading activities, Virtual Book Club

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