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 ... 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?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 flower, leaves, bud, nest, birds, and even a frog. We could smell the flowers and even touched the frog so slimy was ... 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 past few ... 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 ActivitiesWe'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 guess!We call ... 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 ToddlerWe'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 our baby and ... Read more...
Let’s Talk Nutrition – A Kids Lesson in Food Groups
Discover fun and easy ways to get kids learning about nutrition with the Little Hands That Cook with Books series! Explore hands-on cooking activities, book pairings, and healthy habits perfect for young learners.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 ... Read more...
The good, the bad, and the ugly of gardening – please don’t say you have not been warned!
Discover the joys and challenges of gardening with real-life insights! From rewarding harvests to unexpected hurdles, explore the good, bad, and ugly sides of growing your own garden.Gardening has its rewards and it's downfallsThe GoodThe magazines, the books, and our friends all tout the importance of and the value of the garden. Gardening with kids has SO many benefits. Fresh herbs and vegetables for eating, pride and ownership over taking care of something over an extended period of time, ... Read more...
Tot School – The letter B 28 months
Explore fun and educational Tot School activities for the Letter B with your 28-month-old! Find easy crafts, books, songs, and learning ideas to spark early literacy and creativity.Tot School - Letter B at 28 Months What learning looks like at my house with a 28 month old.My son is 28 months old and really enjoys learning. He is a very active boy who loves to climb, run, jump, and explore. We do tot time at home using a combination of structured and more free choice, child directed activities. ... Read more...
Sunshine and Solar Energy for Kids: Fun Facts, Experiments, and Activities!
Discover fun facts & activities about sunshine and solar energy! Learn how the Sun powers our world with hands-on experiments for curious kids.This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Learning about Solar Energy with KidsThe sun is a pretty amazing and powerful bundle of energy. It can turn your skin pink if you do not protect yourselves, it can make fabric color lighter if left on the clothesline too long, it heats things up, and it can even power homes.Here are five fun facts about ... Read more...
United Kingdom Crafts for Kids (Around the World in 12 Dishes)
Grab your globe, photos and books. Gather your cooking utensils too! We're heading to explore the world with these United Kingdom Crafts for Kids. Little Hands that Cook with Books are heading on an adventure! United Kingdom Crafts for KidsGrab your globe, map, or atlas. Gather your cooking utensils and cookbooks! You may want to even create your passport and luggage to go on our journey with us Around the World in 12 Dishes!Find a dish from UK- Here's what we made Bangers and Mash & Scones ... Read more...
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