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Tips for Preparing for a Part in a School Play

Simple tips to help your child prepare for a part in a school play. It’s school play time at our house and my little one is so excited that she has a few lines in the school play this year. She’s going to be an owl. As you know we happen to like owls at The Educators’ Spin On It, so it was a perfect match. Now here’s where the fun begins she has to learn 3 different lines in just a few weeks. We’ve been practicing and practicing and I figured I’d share some tips of what seem to work for us. ... Read more...

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Celebrating Bonfire Night

Learn how families in the UK celebrate bonfire night each November 5th. On the night of November 5th, throughout Britain, they commemorate the capture of Guy Fawkes with bonfires and fireworks, and by burning an effigy of GuyCelebrating Bon Fire Night with KidsI am so excited to be guest posting on The Educators' Spin On It and letting you know about a festival in the UK that is very unique to our country. Every 5th of November we celebrate Bonfire Night, a celebration of the failed attempt to ... Read more...

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Waiting for a New Sibling to Come Home

Help your child prepare for a new sibling with these simple, heartfelt tips and activities to ease the transition and build excitement before baby comes home.We are so very excited here at The Educators' Spin On It!  Someone very special has arrived! We'll have to wait for Amanda to share more details with you once she's ready but I thought I'd share I was the lucky one to stay home with Amanda's little ones while she went off to the hospital to have a baby!Tips for Waiting for a ... Read more...

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The Positive Roles of a Mother in Law

Discover the positive roles a mother-in-law can play in family life—from offering support and wisdom to strengthening family bonds. Learn how to nurture a healthy, loving relationship.We have all heard the saying "monster-in-law". The derogatory phrase used to refer to a mother-in-law who happens to be a monster. I feel terrible for anyone out there who has a monster-in-law, it sounds awful. I, on the other hand, am extremely fortunate to have a wonderful mother-in-law, a woman I admire and, ... Read more...

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Our Favorite Fall Activities from After School Express

Add a little fun this year with this fall activities for after school with your child. Here are our top picks from our weekly After School Blog Hop. We want to share with you the adorable Fall Halloween Themed ideas we've been collecting to do after school. Fall Activities for After SchoolIt's hard to believe it's just over a week left before Halloween and lots of projects to choose from. Here are some of our favorites that have been shared on our After School Linky this Fall. We’d love to ... Read more...

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Teaching Children About Hunger and Giving

 Discover meaningful ways to teach children about hunger and food insecurity through age-appropriate activities, books, and family discussions. Inspire empathy and action with helpful tips.Even though Halloween is still about two weeks away, if you have been to basically any store lately, you know the holiday season is already in full swing. I have started seeing Facebook posts about Christmas gift ideas for the kiddos and Pinterest filling up with holiday recipes and decor.The season can get ... Read more...

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Pregnancy Belly Painting – A great way for siblings to bond with their sibling to be!

Owl always love you! Pregnancy Belly PaintingTo celebrate the amazing gift of pregnancy and the power and strength of a woman's body, we set out to paint my pregnant belly in celebration of number #3's upcoming arrival. If you haven't considered belly painting before, I would strongly recommend it.Pregnancy Belly Painting can be... be soothing give your older children and spouse a chance to connect with baby be fun allow you to express your creativity be a way to celebrate your amazing belly ... Read more...

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Amy Krouse Rosenthal Books and Activities

Explore fun, hands-on activities inspired by Amy Krouse Rosenthal's books in this Virtual Book Club for Kids—perfect for encouraging creativity, kindness, and early literacy at home.Amy Krouse Rosenthal Author StudyAmy Krouse Rosenthal was a beloved children’s author known for her playful, thoughtful, and deeply creative books. With titles like Spoon, Yes Day!, and I Wish You More, she inspired kids (and grown-ups!) to see the magic in everyday moments. In this post, we’re celebrating Amy’s work ... Read more...

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The Advantages of Walking Home After School Together

One of the main reasons to walk home from school with your child is to help them develop a connection with nature. Here are some tips for why walking home from school can be a great way for parents to bond with their children and to get some exercise.When children walk home from school, they have the opportunity to see and experience the natural world around them. This can help them to appreciate the beauty of nature and to learn about the plants and animals that live in their community. ... Read more...

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