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A is for Alligator: Tot School 21 Months

A is for Alligator

Let's explore the letter A with these adorable alligator themed toddler activities.  Where do you start when you decide to stay at home with your child but make sure your little one still gets all the advantages of a preschool environment... the answer is TOT SCHOOL!  My daughter is now 21 months and when big sister started 1st grade this year we decided it was time for her to officially begin Tot School at The Educators' Spin On It.Now here's the key question... where do you begin?For me the ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Kids Games, Parenting Tagged With: Alligators, Tot School

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Pregnancy – Making Connections With Your Unborn Baby

Making Connections with your unborn baby during pregnancy

Discover simple and meaningful ways to bond with your unborn baby during pregnancy. Learn tips for creating emotional connections that support early development and a strong parent-child relationship.Making Connections With Your Unborn BabyI am now in my 3rd trimester with my 3rd baby and I've realized that there are some routines that I have fallen into that have really helped me to feel connected with my baby-to-be. Each parent connects with their unborn child in a different way. Need some ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Amanda, Pregnancy, Siblings

By Kim Vij

Water Beads Fun for Kids

Playing with Water Beads

Water beads are a great sensory toy for young children. Here's how you can use water beads to help build their imagination with pretend play. Water Beads Activity Ideas for Building Imagination in Kids It's water fun this week at The Educators' Spin On It with both After School Express and Tot School. We decided it would be a great opportunity to explore water beads. I'll admit I've seen them all over on parenting blogs but had not taken the plunge to purchase. However when I visited Joann's the ... Read more...

Filed Under: Science Tagged With: Afterschool Express, grade school, Kim, PLAY, Preschool, water, Water Beads

By Kim Vij

Tips on Joining the Celebration of International Literacy Day

International Literacy Day - Tips for Joining the Celebration

Discover fun and meaningful ways to celebrate International Literacy Day with your family or classroom. Get tips, activity ideas, and free resources to promote the joy of reading and literacy for all ages.International Literacy Day International Literacy Day is a global observance celebrated every year on September 8th. It was established by UNESCO in 1966 to highlight the importance of literacy as a matter of dignity and human rights, and to advance the literacy agenda toward a more literate ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Literacy

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Making Jam – A family tradition

Making Homemade Jam for Kids

Create sweet memories with your kids by making homemade jam! Discover easy recipes, fun tips, and the joy of turning fruit into a family tradition.There’s something special about making homemade jam—it’s more than just a kitchen activity; it’s a tradition that brings families together. The sweet aroma of simmering fruit, the joy of stirring the pot with little hands, and the satisfaction of sealing a jar filled with love create memories that last a lifetime. Whether you’re continuing a family ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Parenting, Recipes Tagged With: Amanda, Eco Living, Parenting, Recipes, strawberries

By Kim Vij

Announcing our Year Long Virtual Book Club for Kids!

Here's your chance to bring a book and teacher created ideas right into your home for your child each month!  We're so excited to announce our year long Virtual Book Club for Kids.  Each month we will spotlight a new author and each participating blogger will pick a book to focus on that month. We'll share book related crafts and activities the 3rd Monday of each month and we'd love to invite you to join in! Just discovering our virtual book club?  Join the 2016-2017 Weekly Virtual Book Club ... Read more...

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

By Kim Vij

Back to School Week – What Questions Should You Ask Your Child

Questions for First Week of School Amanda and I both sent our daughters back to school this week!  The girls just turned 6 this past month and are off to First Grade! As they started back to school we both realized how much we want to know what's going on in their classrooms. I know we're probably not the only parents who are thinking...And that question we all turn to as a parent...We're crossing our fingers and hoping that they both are amazing teachers who communicate well with parents and ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Parenting Tagged With: Afterschool Express, Back to School

By Kim Vij

Bloggers Filling Backpacks

We're so excited to invite you to to do something that can change the lives of hundreds of children!  Andie from Crayon Freckles took on this project, which is also very dear to our hearts, and invited The Educators' Spin On It to become involved too. We have partnered with over 40 bloggers to help support their Tools for Back to School campaign. It helps parents and students prepare for school by providing school supplies and resources to the youth they serve. Here's what the Boys & ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Parenting Tagged With: School Supplies

By Kim Vij

20 Picture Books and Activities for Hours of Fun!

20 Children's Books and Book Activities

Discover how easy it is to do a book activity extension with your child. We're sharing 20 popular children's picture books and 20 book themed activities. A fun way to explore children's literature with your child.Check out these activities to do with picture books! Do you want weekly ideas for children's picture book? Join our free Virtual Book Club for Kids Did you ever wonder what you can do with a book?You can read the book.You can discuss what you see in the pictures.You can ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Book Activities, Book List, grade school, Literacy Connections, LOVE BOOKS, Preschool, Virtual Book Club for Kids

By Kim Vij

Getting your Kids Engaged and Ready for School

Getting Kids Engaged and Ready for School to StartThe transition from the lazy days of summer to the grind of the school year can be tough. We wanted to share some tips on how to get your kids engaged, ready, and out the door for school. Not only do these suggestions help ease that back-to-school anxiety, but they also promote quality family time and bonding.Build Up Excitement for Back to SchoolFirst of all: talk! Leading up to the school year, it’s important to talk to your children about ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Parenting Tagged With: Amanda, Back to School, First Day of School

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