Being a teacher is one of the most impactful roles you can play in the world. Everything that we know to do came from someone teaching us how to do it or think about it or look at it. Here are a few videos that express how amazing teachers are in our lives. We're quickly approaching the end of the school year! As you, teachers, begin to finalize your records, work on portfolios, curriculum folders and final exams and grades our hope is that you will know that we see how much ... Read more...
Teacher Appreciation – We appreciate you!
To the teachers of our children, our friends, and our readers who are teachers,We are thankful.We are grateful.We value and recognize the time and commitment you are making to our children.We appreciate you.It is our hope that teachers around the globe know that we appreciate the difference you are making in the lives of the children you interact with. We hope that the families in your lives take the time this week to tell you how much you mean to them - whether it is a kind word from a ... Read more...
A Russian Feast – Sharing Russian Culture and Food with Friends
Explore traditional recipes from Russia! Join our Russian feast as we teach our kids about Russian food. Are you ready to make a new Russian dish? Around the World in 12 Dishes - RussiaWe started our Around the World journey the same way Phileas Fogg did in London, UK, and have now traveled to a country dear to our family's hearts - RUSSIA. Exploring Traditional Russian Recipes with KidsAs we cook Russian food often (Borscht is such a fun dish to make and eat) and Blini is about the yummiest ... Read more...
Screen Free Week
Dear Readers, On April 30-May 6, we will be participating in Screen-Free Week 2012. Screen-Free Week is a nationwide event celebrated by schools, families, and other civic and community groups each year. During Screen-Free Week, millions of children and adults pledge to spend seven days screen-free. Instead of watching TV or playing video games, they tend to read, play, think, create, get physically active, and spend more time with friends and family. Studies show that children who ... Read more...
This week we ate a rainbow
This week,we have been working on developing his fine motor, one-to-one correspondence, matching, color identification, expanding vocabulary and the focus or theme of the week has been eating a rainbow! What? Eating healthy with your kid teaches all that? Well, YES! If you are an avid reader of our blog (and we are so glad you are!) then you know that we believe in the power of gardening, healthy eating, getting our kids in the kitchen and much more. My 29 month old has been ... Read more...
The Carrot Seed Activities
Explore creative carrot themed activities to go with the classic book The Carrot Seed. Learn how easy it can be to grow carrots and learn with them too with your child. For this Virtual Book Club for Kids we’re reading The Carrot Seed by Ruth Krauss. There are so many creative ways to explore this book. You will discover we’ve included activities from the kitchen, the garden, reading, math, science and playtime. There are so many ways to integrate this story for ... Read more...
Snapshots of Parenting with Purpose: The Importance of Daddy Reading
Our children get report cards. Employees get reviews. As parents you may not get feedback from others on your parenting. We would like to take some time here at The Educators' Spin On It to celebrate the moments you share with your children that deserve recognition. We would like to give you positive feedback on your parenting experiences and share your story with others for inspiration!This week's Snapshot of Parenting with Purpose was inspired by Deb at Learn with ... Read more...
Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas & Linky Party
Are you looking for a special gift for Teacher Appreciation? Since the word "educator" is in our blog name, “The Educators’ Spin On It”, that must mean we’ve spent a few days in the classroom. Truthfully if you add up our years of experience we’ve spent over 25 years teaching children and working with some of the best teachers and families! We shared some thoughts from our teaching friends about Teacher Appreciation Gifts, click HERE to see the great ideas they shared.Teachers work ... Read more...
Top 10 Reasons I Love Watching My Children Learn About the Earth
Celebrating Earth Day with kids is a special treasure with my kids. The way the discover things in nature for the first time can be such a blessings. Here are 10 reason I love watching my children learn about the Earth.Happy Earth Day!Top 10 Reasons I Love Watching My Children Learn about the Earth 1. I love to see their excitement as a seed sprouts or a flower blooms.2. I love to see them play with animals and pretend to be animals.3. I love to watch them discover an animal in the yard, ... Read more...
Are you willing to “wake” the seeds of change?
A poem for kids about seeds which includes making home-made paper using items from the garden. The Little Plant(author unknown)In the heart of a seed,Buried deep so deep,A tiny plantLay fast asleep."Wake," said the sunshine,"And creep to the light,""Wake," said the voiceOf the raindrops bright.The little plant heardAnd it rose to see,What the wonderful,Outside world might be.It is time to plant our seeds, the seeds of change. "Wake" we say. "Grow towards the sunshine. Grow into food to nourish ... Read more...
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