Discover how easy it is to grow Peas with kids in your garden. Plus use our garden journal to expand your child's learning in the garden. Our household loves gardening. I am often asked what is our favorite vegetable to grow. Without a doubt, I would say, snow peas. Growing Peas with Kids Snow peas are one of my favorite plants to grow in both our home and school garden. Mostly because they are so easy to grow. Peas prefer cooler weather and can be planted ... Read more...
Easter Crafts and Activities for Toddlers
Easter can be so much fun with Toddlers. Here are some hands-on egg and chick crafts to celebrate Easter. So many fun and easy ways to create open-ended easter activities with your child. Tot School - 28 months Easter Crafts and Activities This week, I brought out our collage tray that I made in January, cut an egg shape out, handed my 2 year old a glue bottle and let him go! This is what he made! I enjoy open-ended crafts that allow for kids to make choices, but yet ... Read more...
I have a Zoo in my Backyard!
Babies and Toddlers are naturally interested in animals. Many times your family pet ends up being one of your babies first words. Then they begin to discover animal toys, our toy animals currently get lined up one by one when she's playing with them and carried all around the room. Her next thing she loves is the animal books. My little one loves talking to the kittens and touching the fur in it. Although these are all important to her development, it's just not the real thing. It is my hope ... Read more...
Snapshots of Parenting with Purpose
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! From our family and friends to our neighbors and the people we see in our community there are so many ... Read more...
Happy 1st Day of Spring
The beginning of Spring is officially here! How are you sharing the change of seasons with your child? Did you go on a Hunt for Spring yet? Have you spotted Spring in your yard, your neighborhood, or your community? We'd love for you to share your photos with us on our Facebook Page or email us. Here are some of the pictures we found this past week on our Spring walks that we added to our Spring Journal. Some of the words we used with these pictures are ... Read more...
Making Time for Siblings: Activities and Games
How do you squeeze time in with all of your children to make sure they feel like they have your attention? How do you have engaging fun together after school when they are all home? Here are a few ideas that I want to share with you to help make your afternoons fun for everyone in the house. Plus making time for siblings makes homework time a lot more successful. Our house gets a little bit busier when big sister comes home from school and even during the summer break! Over the ... Read more...
Saint Patrick’s Day Smash a Shamrock Playdough activity and more
Our St. Patrick's Day Tot School fun continues with this adorable Smash a Shamrock activity. These activities were planned for Tot School - 28 months. See how much fun you can have with just a few items for this St. Patrick's Day with your toddler. Tot School St. Patrick's Day Activities We've had a delightful learning week with a visit to the farm to feed the animals, a play date with friends, and lots of gardening outside. The favorite activity of the week - you'd never ... Read more...
Tips for Reading Books to Active Baby or Toddler
Looking for tips for reading books to an active baby or toddler? You've found the spot! We're sharing some key questions to consider when choosing books and the settings to create these special moments for books. Plus included are some of the best books for toddlers and babies. Tips for Reading Books to an Active Baby or Toddler We've all been there...a book in hand but no one is interested. We've read all the benefits of the importance of reading to ... Read more...
Little Hands That Cook with Books: Let’s eat a RAINBOW!
March is National Nutrition Month! Here's a great way to teach your child about Nutrition. LET's EAT A RAINBOW! With St. Patrick's Day just around the corner and rainbows everywhere, here's your teachable moment to talk about Nutrition with your child and how they can eat a rainbow everyday! We've been pinning all sorts of Rainbow Themed Snacks on our Cooking with Kids and Spring Projects to Make & Do Pinterest Boards. Come check them out and Follow Us! Rainbow Recipes One recipe ... Read more...
Little Hands that Cook with Book: Let’s Talk Nutrition
March is National Nutrition Month! How are you getting your Plate in Shape with your Family? I know we all struggle with making sure our children eat the right things. We're working with our daughter to help her learn that half her plate should be filled with fruits and vegetables every meal. We're teaching her about the MyPlate Guidelines. We just finished our Balanced Eating Fun Series with Little Hands that Cook. Have you finished? How did you do? What is the biggest change you've ... Read more...
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