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Welcome Banner for Grandparents

We are so lucky to have family that lives in India. My 5 year old daughter was so excited about her grandparents’ arrival this summer. In order to accommodate them we had to move things around and change our house a bit due to our little one’s arrival. To help ease any anxieties about this change and prepare her, I encouraged my daughter to make something for her Grandparents. (Also Mommy needed a little extra time to get the house ready.) We talked about what would be a good way to make ... Read more...

Filed Under: Arts Tagged With: Creative Crafting, Grandparents, Kim, Party Ideas, Tutorial

By Amanda Boyarshinov 2 Comments

EASY DIY Wall Art for Kids Inspired by Books

DIY Wall Art for Kids Project Ideas

When kids see their work hung on the walls of their rooms, it gives them a sense of pride and ownership over the space.  Here are some simply DIY Wall Art for Kids inspired by books that you can make with your family. Affiliate links to books. ... Read more...

Filed Under: Arts, Reading Tagged With: Creative Crafting, grade school, Literacy

By Amanda Boyarshinov 8 Comments

Creative Crafting – Spinning Plates

Have you tried the classic Spinning Plates craft with your kids yet?  It is a true winner (and a great way to use up the last of the markers!) Be forewarned - this project is addictive and can go through markers at high speed.  On the flip side - it is a great way to keep little ones entertained, begin talking about centripetal force and can use up the last of old markers! It is project is for all of us who like to save things like record players!  I can't help myself, but record players are ... Read more...

Filed Under: Arts Tagged With: Afterschool Express, Amanda, Creative Crafting, grade school

By Kim Vij 6 Comments

Teacher School Supply Box

Shhhh… What teachers would never tell you is that this is their favorite time of the year. Why you ask? The answer's not what you think.  The middle of summer is the best school supply shopping time! I have not met a teacher who doesn’t love and need school supplies for their classroom. School supply budgets are getting cut throughout school districts in our nation and teachers are finding their own resources to ensure children have everything they need to succeed. I can't think of a ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: A Better Me, Community Outreach, Kim, School Supplies

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Summer Reading

Has your child started reading their Summer Reading List for School? Almost every student receives a suggested Reading List for their summer vacation. Have you encouraged your child to work on it? One of the biggest concerns with your child at home for summer vacation is the amount of literacy skills that can be lost, reading can help maintain those skills and entertain your child for hours. As your child gets older for Middle School and High School they have required reading and will usually ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Library, Summer Reading, Video

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Early childhood teacher, author, speaker and mom of 3. Kim Vij shares ways to make learning fun and parenting an adventure by sharing developmentally appropriate activities.
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