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March Activity Planner for Kids

Fun ideas for spring with your child. Follow along with our March Activity planner for kids as your explore concepts of gardening, rainbows, Easter and more in this colorful month of childhood.Let's get started as we welcome SPRING!We want to extend a warm welcome to all of our newest followers! We are so excited that you have discovered our site!  We also want to express our gratitude to our continued followers! We’re amazed daily how many of you are returning and bringing new friends with ... Read more...

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Making Rosenmunnar (Swedish Thumbprint Cookies) with Kids: Around the World in 12 Dishes

Learn about Sweden with Kids. Making Rosenmunnar (Swedish Thumbprint Cookies) and Braided Swedish Coffee Bread as you explore the world with food.We started our global journey the same way Phileas Fogg did in London, UK, and are now moving northeast into Stockholm, Sweden.Making Rosenmunnar (Swedish Thumbprint Cookies) with KidsThis month, My 5 year old and I had a blast looking through cookbooks and recipe websites trying to decide what to make for our cooking stop in Sweden. Coming from a ... Read more...

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Bunny Bread Recipes for Kids

We are learning about Bunnies by making Bunny Bread with Little Hands that Cook with Books. We started with a few adorable bunny books.  Amazon Affiliate links includedBunny Bread Recipes for Kids to Bake!I know I wanted to find something similar to our Teddy Bear Bread and Heart Breadsticks which have been such a big hit.  We found some adorable Bunny Bread recipes that I pinned on our Cooking with Kids Board. Pinterest can be such a great source of resources for Moms, ... Read more...

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Living History Museum

This week at The Educators' Spin On It, we have been reading at home about famous people in history. At my daughter's school, they had a Parent Involvement Evening called a "Living History Museum." Visitors (parents) were guided through the museum (the school) to learn about the various famous individuals as they were brought to life.Each student chose an individual and dressed up as that famous person in history. The children researched and wrote clues about their famous individual and read ... Read more...

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Growing Peas with Kids in the Garden

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 KidsSnow 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 after the danger of frost ... Read more...

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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 ActivitiesThis 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 are still cute to ... Read more...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 past few ... Read more...

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