This spring here are some tips to get your kids involved in your April Garden. Here's what we're planting and harvesting this April in our garden with kids! Tips for April Gardening with Kids April always feels like the busiest gardening month of the year for us. We are harvesting the last of cool-season vegetable. The kids are each eating a small handful of snow peas, a couple of strawberries, and a carrot out of our garden each day. Although they are my daily "helpers," as I look back on the ... Read more...
Raising an Eco Tot – 10 Environmentally Friendly Activities for Toddlers
I want my 2 year old to value the world beyond the walls of our home and to treat all living things with respect. Is this to much to ask of a toddler? I don't think so. In fact, I think that with our support and guidance, this it is entirely possible.The earth and our environment is here for us to take care of and that the choices we make affect the future of the environment. Children who develop a heart for their natural world and environmentally friendly ... Read more...
Our Sewing Adventure with Peter in Blueberry Land by Elsa Beskow
This post contains affiliate links to amazon.Visit SwedenWe're learning about Sweden this month as we travel Around the World in 12 Dishes. At the library my daughter and I discovered a very famous Swedish Author that we couldn't wait to spend some time reading her books and creating a very special craft inspired by her illustrations. Just wait until you experience the collection of books written and illustrated by Elsa Beskow and how she will inspire you!Click here for more Books by Elsa ... Read more...
Snapshots of Parenting with Purpose – 52 New Experiences
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! Our inspiration this week comes from Danielle. She is a mom and author of 52 Brand New She writes ... Read more...
8 Activities for Kids with Lids
Here's a quick and easy way to create eco-friendly games for kids with reused lids. We put together eight fun activities with lids for kids to play with just for you! If you're like me you love the convenience fruits and veggies in the squeezable food pouches for babies and tots for when you're on the go, but you feel bad about wasting the plastic with the lids. I've found a solution for you! We collect our lids and then have free manipulatives to play and learn ... Read more...
Hands on Fun & Learning with an Ant Egg Carton
Have some hands on fun at Tot School by creating ant egg carton with your child. We enjoy creating opportunities for learning that come from a child's idea. After watching a few ants in the yard, my daughter decided she wanted to make an Ant for her Egg Carton Craft. I gave her the supplies and she went to work. She knew she wanted legs, antennae and eyes for her ant. She needed a little bit of help to start a few holes for the pipe cleaners but that was about it. She played with the ... Read more...
Happy Easter from The Educators’ Spin On It
Hope you have a Happy Easter with your family! Each of us have our own special way of celebrating Easter. Treasure the family members that you are able to share these special days with. We're so lucky to have close friends to celebrate these special days with year after year when parts of our families are so far away in all parts of the world. We can't believe how quickly five years have passed with our two daughters. Take lots of photos! ... Read more...
Last Minute Easter Crafts
Here are a few last minute ideas for making Easter Crafts with your child.Last Minute Easter Crafts for KidsLooking for something to quickly do for the kids to celebrate Easter this weekend? We put together a few fun and simple ideas to put you in the Easter spirit using items you'll have already in your craft closet! Bunny Handprint You can make a bunny handprint card or placemat. Simple paint your child's hand with paint but paint just two fingers so you can create ears for the bunny. Draw ... Read more...
Flowers and Props for your Spring Photo Fun
Just a quick little Mommy Tip as you're getting ready for the Holiday. I am in no way a professional photographer or own a fancy camera but as a Mom of 3 I've captured a few memorable shots of my children in 19 years. I thought I'd pass along some things that have worked well for me to help you capture those special childhood moments. Photo Tips for Spring with Kids When you're taking pictures remember the best place is outside with most cameras, or at least ... Read more...
Activities About Sweden for Kids: Around the World in 12 Dishes
We're traveling to Sweden! Explore these fun activity ideas that include a watercolor dala horse craft and sweden printables. Plus fun books about Sweden for kids. Let's go on a virtual tour of Sweden! Let's go! We're traveling to Sweden with Around the World in 12 Dishes! This little video clip can transport you and your child all the way to Sweden from your very own home. Don't forget to pack your bag, print your passport and carry a detailed map of Sweden!As you're watching the video ask your ... Read more...
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