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Best of the Web Penguin Activities and Penguin Crafts

THIS IS THE ULTIMATE Penguin CRAFTING AND LEARNING GUIDE FOR THE BUSY PARENT and Teacher of children ages 3-7!!! These are all links for things that I have done or would do with my kids.   As an experienced teacher and practiced parent, I want to be a resource for YOU and save YOU time so that you can spend that time interacting with your child and being the awesome parent that you are! Stop back Saturday for printable preschool weekly lesson plans and Wednesday for Playful ... Read more...

Filed Under: Arts, Kids Activities Tagged With: antarctic animals, Penguins, Preschool, Winter

By Kim Vij

Penguin Writing Prompts and Sewing Activity

Have fun with your child using these adorable penguin writing prompts! Inspired by a fun penguin sewing activity, see how to take a gift and turn it into writing inspiration for your child. Penguin Writing Prompts for Kids I hope that you had a wonderful winter break with your child.  As we head back to school this week I know at least my daughter will be excited to come home and play with her new things from Christmas. Turn New Gifts into Writing Activities One special gift ... Read more...

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: After School Link Up, antarctic animals, grade school, Penguins, Winter

By The Educators Spin On It

Penguin Cooking, Crafts, Reading Activities and FUN!

Explore these adorable penguin themed recipes, crafts and reading activities for your preschooler this winter. Simply hands on ideas for learning at home. Penguin Learning Activities and Crafts One of my favorite preschool and kindergarten learning themes is PENGUINS. I am sure that you have figured this out by now.  Penguins are so tiny, cute, and naturally playful.  They are extremely diverse in their habitats and ways of life making them a great topic to ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: antarctic animals, penguin, Penguins, Preschool, Winter

By Kim Vij

Activities for Learning About Martin Luther King Jr

Martin Luther King Jr Activities for Kids

Are you wanting to discuss and celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr with your child or class? Here are some hand-picked activities to help you share with your child his influence on the world with age-appropriate resources. Kids Activities About Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. I realized that I needed to find some last minute ideas for my own daughter so I thought I'd share with you what I found.  Just type in the words Martin Luther King Jr. ... Read more...

Filed Under: Cultural Education Tagged With: Diversity, grade school, Martin Luther King Jr., Preschool, Winter

By Kim Vij

Winter Olympic Activities for Kids

30+ Winter Olympic Activities for Kids

Celebrate and learn about the Winter Olympics with your child with these fun and easy Winter Olympic Activities for Kids. It's the perfect time to learn about the world as you cheer on your favorite top athletes from around the world. Which Winter Olympic Sport is your Favorite? Disclosure: Affiliate links have been used in this post. All Opinions expressed are my own. The Winter Olympics have arrived!  If your kids are anything like mine I keep finding them drawn into the ... Read more...

Filed Under: Cultural Education Tagged With: Kim, Olympics, Sochi 14, Winter Olympics

By Kim Vij

Olympic Rings Activities

Quote about what the Olympic Ring Colors Represent by Pierre de Coubertin

Do you know what the colors of the Olympic rings represent?  Let's share with our kids what the colors represent with a few fun Olympic Rings Activities. Disclosure Affiliate links used in this post, all opinions expressed are my own. What is the Meaning of the Olympic Rings Our post that features 30+ Olympic activities for kids has been a big hit as we get ready to welcome the Winter Games.  We thought you might enjoy learning about the meaning of the Olympic rings and ... Read more...

Filed Under: Cultural Education Tagged With: Kim, Olympics, Winter Olympics

By The Educators Spin On It

Living Room Olympics: Movement Activities for Children

Create your own olympic games in your living room with these movement activity challenges for kids!  Let the games begin with these living room olympics!   Movement is so important to incorporate into our children's daily life.  I believe it is our job as parents to encourage an active, healthy lifestyle. If your children get excited about the Olympics like mine do, than use this excitement to create your own living room or backyard Olympics.   You can host ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Games Tagged With: grade school, Movement, Olympics, Preschool

By Kim Vij

Winter Olympic Writing Prompts for Kids

Olympic rings with images of each winter sport highlighting writing prompts for kids

Experiencing the Winter Games with your child is an event you'll always remember.  Encourage your child to write about the Winter Olympics with these Printable Winter Olympic Writing Prompts. Let their imagination go wild as they dream the impossible as they watch the world's best achieve recording setting do just that this year at the Olympics. Disclosure: Affiliate links used in this post.  All opinions expressed are my own.  Winter Olympic Writing Prompts for ... Read more...

Filed Under: Cultural Education, Writing Tagged With: #afterschool, #learningafterschool, After School Link Up, Afterschool Express, Kim, Olympics, Winter, Winter Olympics

By Kim Vij

Polar Bear Virtual Field Trips for Kids

Polar Bear Virtual Field Trips for Kids

Head to the arctic and explore a polar bear's home with these kid friendly polar bear virtual field trips. Learn polar bear facts and ways we can protect their environment. Polar Bear Virtual Field Trips for Kids A polar bear exploration with books is not complete without a virtual field trip of where they live and a few adorable polar bear cubs. Watch these polar bear virtual field trips! The video list has been reviewed and is age-appropriate for preschoolers and ... Read more...

Filed Under: Science, Travel Tagged With: arctic animals, grade school, polar bear, Virtual Field Trip, Winter

By The Educators Spin On It

Polar Bear Costume Headband for Kids

Learn and play Polar Bears with this cute, easy to sew Polar Bear Costume Headband for Kids! Make A Polar Bear Costume Headband Materials Needed for Polar Bear Costume Headband: Directions How to Make a Polar Bear Costume Headband: 1.  Cut the pieces out of felt. 1 white headband piece 3 inches wide. 2 black eyes and a nose. 2. Place the polar bear's facial features on.3. Straight stitch in like colors around the eyes and nose. 4. Measure around the child (or ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: arctic animals, Book Extensions, Costume, Literacy Connections, Polar Animals, polar bear, Preschool, reading activities, Sewing, Winter

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