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By Kim Vij

Ways to Say Thank You to a Teacher

Videos for Teacher Appreciation Week

Discover heartfelt ways to say thank you with creative videos for Teacher Appreciation Week, plus thoughtful gift ideas and DIY projects to celebrate educators. 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, ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Parenting Tagged With: A Better Me, Kim, Teacher Appreciation, Teacher Gift Ideas

By The Educators Spin On It

Teacher Appreciation – We appreciate you!

Flowers to Teacher Gift Idea for Teacher Appreciation Week

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 ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: gifts, Teacher Appreciation, Thank you Gifts

By The Educators Spin On It

A Russian Feast – Sharing Russian Culture and Food with Friends

Learning About Russia with Russian Foods with Kids

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? Exploring Traditional Russian Recipes with Kids We 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. As we cook Russian food often (Borscht is such a fun dish to make and eat) and Blini is about the yummiest food ever, that we ... Read more...

Filed Under: Cultural Education Tagged With: Amanda, Around the World, Bilingual Babies, grade school, Little Hands That Cook, Preschool, Raising Global Kids, Recipe, Russian

By Kim Vij

Screen Free Week

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 watch less TV are more ... Read more...

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By The Educators Spin On It

This week we ate a rainbow

Making healthy eating fun for kids with Today I Ate A Rainbow concept

Encourage healthy eating with a fun 'Eat the Rainbow' challenge! Discover colorful meal ideas, nutrition tips, and ways to get kids excited about fruits & veggies. 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 ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: grade school, Nutrition, Parenting, Preschool, Rainbow, Review, Spring, Toddler

By Kim Vij

The Importance of Daddy Reading

The Importance of Reading with Dad

Discover the lasting impact of reading with Dad in this heartfelt post. Explore how shared storytime strengthens bonds, boosts literacy, and creates meaningful memories. The Importance of Daddy Reading Time for Kids When a dad takes the time to read to his child, something powerful happens. Beyond building early literacy skills, these shared moments create a special bond that supports emotional growth, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning. A father's voice, presence, and attention ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Kim, Parenting, Parenting with Purpose, snapshots

By Kim Vij

Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas & Linky Party

Teacher's Supplies Diaper Cake

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 ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Parenting Tagged With: Blog Hops, Kim, Teacher Gift Ideas

By The Educators Spin On It

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 plant Lay fast asleep. "Wake," said the sunshine, "And creep to the light," "Wake," said the voice Of the raindrops bright. The little plant heard And it rose to see, What the wonderful, Outside world might be. It is time to plant our seeds, the seeds of change. "Wake" ... Read more...

Filed Under: Gardening Tagged With: Amanda, gardening, Kids in the Garden, Plant a Seed, Spring

By Kim Vij

Make Your Own Eco Friendly Blocks

Learn how to make your own eco-friendly blocks using simple, sustainable materials. A fun, hands-on activity that encourages creativity and green living for kids! Here's a quick and easy way to create eco-friendly blocks using everyday items around the house.  Since these items are on their way to the recycle bin, why not have some fun and reuse them instead?  Grab your empty cereal boxes and old magazines, and let's have some fun!  We're going to make ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Kids Games Tagged With: Boxes, Earth Day, Eco Living, Kim, PLAY, Preschool, Toddler

By Kim Vij

The Importance of Everyday Moments

The Importance of Everyday Moments

Discover the importance of everyday moments as a parent in this heartfelt blog post. Learn how simple, daily interactions create lasting memories and build strong family connections. This week's Shapshots of Parenting with Purpose was inspired by Gina, and her appreciation of husband and the ways that he participates in the everyday life of their son. She writes about these moments on Famiglia and Seoul a site about "Sharing memories, activities, adventures, thoughts, and wishes for my family ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Parenting Tagged With: snapshots

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