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By Kim Vij

Top 10 Everyday Objects for Summer Learning and Fun

Let's have fun with everyday objects for summer learning! Discover how to use everyday items to create playful learning games for your child that are fun and easy. Summer time is here. The kids are home and ready for fun! We're excited to be a host of the 2nd Annual School's Out Top 10: A Summer Blog Hop Series. Top Kid Bloggers all week long will be featuring top Activities to keep kids engaged and exploring during the summer and perhaps sneak in a little learning!   Last year ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Everyday Objects for summer Learning and Fun, Fun, grade school, Learning, learning games, Preschool, Summer, Top, Top 10 Everyday Objects for Summer Learning and Fun

By Amanda Boyarshinov

Steak and Mango Salsa Flatbread Recipe

Flatbread pizza on grill with peppers, mangos, cheese and steak

Fire up your grill for this family-friendly summer dish: Steak and Mango Salsa Flatbread. Amazon Affiliate Links included in this article. Steak and Mango Salsa Flatbread The night before: What is my favorite thing about this recipe is that you get to enjoy grilling Certified Angus Beef® twice! The night before, select a nice large steak of your favorite cut to grill. We like thick cuts slightly over 2 pounds medium to well done.  Before serving it to your ravenous ... Read more...

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Amanda, Cooking with Kids, Food, Recipes, Summer

By The Educators Spin On It

Healthier Potato Salad Recipe

Kid Friendly Summer Recipe for Potato Salad

Create a healthier potato salad recipe inspired by your garden that's so easy your kids can make it with you! Our kid-friendly summer recipes will be a hit in the backyard this summer with your family. Here's how to make this loaded potato salad. In preparation for the Orlando Food and Wine Conference next month, I am challenging myself to enter the amazing conference contests. It is safe to say that I am a little out of my element when sharing my recipes with you. In fact, I'm ... Read more...

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Amanda, Cooking with Kids, Recipes, Salad, Summer

By The Educators Spin On It

10 Fun Math Activities to Keep Your Preschooler Learning all Summer

Help keep your preschooler's math skills sharp this summer with this collection of easy to prepare, hands-on, play-based activities. Make learning part of your everyday summer plans.   10 Fun Math Activities to Keep Your Preschooler Learning All Summer Affiliate Links are included in this article. 1. Head to your library and check out some math books. Including literature into your summer plans is a great way to expand your child's mathematics vocabulary. Read ... Read more...

Filed Under: Math Tagged With: Amanda, math, Playful Preschool, Preschool, Summer

By Kim Vij

10+ Indoor Tent Activities to Keep the Kid Entertained

10+ Indoor Tent Activities for Kids

Playing in a tent can be a fun and educational experience for kids. It can help them develop their creativity, problem-solving skills, teamwork, self-reliance, and nature appreciation. There's something magical about the power of an indoor tent for a child. Think back to your childhood... some of your best memories are from the tent you built with your sibling or friend. I know you remember that feeling. Let's make the best of this summer and build a magical tent for our kids to ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: Camping, grade school, Preschool, Pretend Play, Summer, Tent, toddlers

By Kim Vij

27 Fun Camping Books for Kids That Inspire Outdoor Adventure

The Best Camping Books for Kids

Discover the best camping books for kids filled with outdoor adventures, campfire fun, and nature exploration—perfect for inspiring young readers to enjoy the great outdoors! Camping Books for Kids Camping is the perfect way to spark a love for nature, adventure, and family fun—and what better way to get kids excited about the great outdoors than through books! Whether you’re planning a real camping trip or just want to bring the magic of the wilderness indoors, these camping-themed ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: After School Activities, Book List, Camping, grade school, Preschool, Summer, Virtual Book Club for Kids

By The Educators Spin On It

Ice Cream MATH Playdate Ideas

Fun and easy ice cream math playdate ideas for preschool, preK, and kindergarten using supplies you already have in your home or classroom. Counting to 10, recognizing numbers, numerical order

Hey moms – Have a bunch of kids coming over for a playdate? Make it an Ice Cream MATH Playdate Little ones LOVE eating and talking about ICE CREAM. These fun and easy learning activities for kids to make and play use supplies you probably already have on hand in your art stash. The only extra needed: ICE CREAM. Affiliate links to products Ice Cream Math Playdate Ideas Sample E-mail Invitation for Ice Cream MATH Playdate We’d love to have you over for a playdate all about ... Read more...

Filed Under: Math Tagged With: Amanda, Ice Cream, Kindergarten, math, playdate, Preschool, Summer

By Kim Vij

Ice Cream Books for Kids

The best collection of Ice Cream Books for Kids. Includes read alouds and activities too all about ice cream.

One fun and tasty topic to read about with kids is ice cream. Here's the best collection of Ice Cream Books for Kids to read with your child. This summer have fun exploring these ice cream books together for a tasty read! Take a moment to explore our top picks of summer books for kids. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Ice Cream Books for Kids There are so many delicious and colorful books about ice cream to enjoy with your child. Should I Share My ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Book List, grade school, Ice Cream, Preschool, Summer, Virtual Book Club for Kids

By The Educators Spin On It

The BEST Sidewalk Chalk Activities for Kids

Child holding sidewalk chalk to play learning activities

I have an open pack of sidewalk chalk sitting in my garage. You probably do to. Kids just gravitate towards the bright colored chalk. Sidewalk chalk is an inexpensive, readily available material for play and learning. The best sidewalk chalk activities are colorful, fun, and invite creative thinking.  Grab a few pieces, put them in a plastic bag, and tuck them in your purse for fun on-the-go learning. Try one or all of these playful learning chalk activities for kids. Disclosure: ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: After School Activities for Kids, chalk, grade school, Outdoor Fun, Preschool, sidewalk chalk, Summer

By Kim Vij

July Activities for Kids {Free Summer Activity Calendar}

July Activities for Kids

It's the middle of summer break! Are you looking for a few fun things to do with your child? Check out our July Activities for Kids. It includes our Free Summer Activity Calendar! Here are our top picks for July Themes and Activities for Kids... July Activities for Kids We've put together this list of fun and educational July activities for kids below. Be sure to start off your July fun with a few summer virtual field trips! You can use the table of content for easy ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: 4th of July, grade school, July, Monthly Planner, Preschool, Summer

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