Some schools allow parents to write a teacher or placement letter request. In my humble opinion, if your school should allow this opportunity, then you SHOULD write one. Here are a few guidelines and a sample classroom placement letter to get you started. I believe that it may or may not help in making your next year's teacher a better match with your child, but it is worth the chance. So, as the time is now for most schools, how should you write a placement request ... Read more...
What is a good gift to give kids on their last day of school?
Another school year has gone. Do you give a last day of school gift? Teachers and parents are looking for little ways to celebrate the ending of the school year. It is an accomplishment, an end, and a beginning to summer fun. What is a good gift to give kids on their last day of school that is…. Cheap – Easy – Meaningful That’s a hard combination. As a teacher, I usually give my students a little gift on the last day of school. With 26 students, I didn’t want to spend a lot of ... Read more...
10 Things To Put In A Children’s Piñata – That Are NOT Candy!
Skip the sweets. Here are the 10 Things To Put In A Children's Piñata - That Are NOT Candy that your kids will love! From Birthday Parties to Holiday Celebrations, these Pinata filler ideas are sure to be a hit! If you're looking for the best pinata fillers, we've got you covered! From cheap to eco-friendly to even healthy pinata fillers there's a spectrum of options that provide an alternative to filling your Pinata. Many even work for Pinatas fillers for ... Read more...
How to Discuss Memorial Day with Kids
Memorial Day is a day of remembrance, it's also a time to enjoy the company of family and friends and celebrate our nation's freedom. Here are some activities for how to discuss Memorial Day with Kids. What is Memorial Day? When your kids ask, "What is Memorial Day?" be prepared to give them the proper answer. Originally called Decoration Day, Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have lost their lives in our nation's service. Memorial Day was officially proclaimed by ... Read more...
The Ultimate Guide to Weather Books for Kids: Storms, Clouds, Rain, Snow & More
Explore the best weather books for kids, including stories about storms, clouds, rain, snow, hurricanes, tornadoes, and meteorologists, plus engaging book extensions and learning ideas. The Best Weather Books for Kids to Spark Curiosity From rainy day adventures to learning about clouds, sunshine, and storms, weather books for kids open the door to curiosity, creativity, and hands-on learning. Whether your child loves watching lightning flash across the sky or splashing in puddles ... Read more...
Printable Seed Activities Inspired by The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle
Seeds can be such a fun hands-on experience for kids. Here are a few fun ways with printable seed activities inspired by The Tiny Seed that make seeds both playful and educational with children. Including a few of our favorite gardening books. We're learning about Gardening! Children are naturally attracted to seeds. Grab a few seed packets and have hours of fun learning and discovering with your child as they learn to plant and grow their own vegetables and ... Read more...
Kids Gardening – Best Vegetables to Grow with Kids
Now is the time to learn about what are the BEST Vegetables to Grow with Kids this year in your garden. We are excited to share with you our top picks of vegetables for gardening with kids. Best Vegetables to Grow With Kids By Becky, author of Kids World Citizen It’s just about that time of year to end this miserable cold (finally) and start enjoying spring weather and thinking about what vegetables to grow with kids in our gardens! Gardening is the ideal outdoor learning ... Read more...
Growing Romaine Lettuce from Kitchen Scraps
A must-try windowsill science experiment for kids: Growing Romaine Lettuce from Kitchen Scraps in step-by-step photographs. Let's get our kids learning and growing, not just today, every day!!!! Here is a simple, but extremely effective science project to do with your children: Growing Romaine Lettuce from Kitchen Scraps. Grab your science journals and record the results. Affiliate links including in this post Growing Romaine Lettuce from Kitchen Scraps By Betsy Finn Did you ... Read more...
Kids in the Garden – Learning and Growing
Discover how time with kids in the garden becomes a hands-on learning experience, teaching math, science, reading, writing, and social skills through nature. Here at The Educators' Spin On It, we strongly urge parents and teachers to PLANT A SEED with your child and watch them grow. Kids in the Garden - Learning and Growing Kids in the Garden - Learning and Growing, is a collection of articles all geared to help parents and teachers interact with their children in the ... Read more...
Gardening Books for Kids
A complete collection of non-fiction and fiction Gardening Books for Kids! Make a garden theme bookshelf for your garden unit. Let's explore the nature-inspired books from the garden with your child. Gardening Books for Kids If you haven't figured it out by now, I am a FIRM believer in getting kids in the garden to learn and grow. I would also admit that I am a book addict. My Master's degree is in Reading Education K-12, so you know I'm a fan of reading with and to kids! ... Read more...
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