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DIY Chalkboard Town in a Box

Creating play activities and learning activities out of everyday items is one of our favorite things to do at The Educators' Spin On It. We invite you to take a peek at how a pin on Pinterest inspired a mom, and dear friend of ours, to create a playful Chalkboard Box Town!Think Outside the BOX! I had a big cardboard box left over from a present my son received and I saw my boys playing with it on and off. I knew I didn't want to throw it away but I wanted to create something special for ... Read more...

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Paper Train Tutorial for Kids

If your kids are like mine they are very fascinated in trains. Freight Train by Donald Crews is a book that inspired my crew to create their very own DIY paper train for hours of play.Here's how to make your own.This post contains affiliate linksThis month we're featuring Freight Train by Donald Crews for the Virtual Book Club for Kids. It's a colorful and bright book that is inviting to babies, toddlers, preschoolers and even grade schoolers based on the extention activities you create. ... Read more...

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Creating a Name Train Craft And Train Snack for Preschoolers

Create your very own Name Train with this preschool craft idea.  Plus enjoy a delicious train snack as you read the popular story Freight Train by Donald Crews.Here's how to make this train themed ideas with your preschooler.  Disclosure: This post contains Affiliate Links to AmazonWe're featuring Donald Crews for the Virtual Book Club for Kids this Month!  One of my favorites books by him is Freight Train.  It's such a fun way to teach colors and types of ... Read more...

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How to Make a Magnetic Construction Site for Kids to Explore

Discover through a fun magnetic construction themed activity about magnets!  Create a magnetic construction site!  Here's how.This week we're featuring the book Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site as our book for the Weekly Virtual Book Club for Kids. With just a few items for around your home, you can make your own sensory play idea for the theme of construction. Plus sneak in a little science too. Let's explore how to create a magnetic construction site.Click here for more STEM ... Read more...

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Exploring Science with Trains – Discovering Magnetism

Try these fun ideas for exploring science with trains. Using several train activities your child will use trains to explore and discover magnetism.Exploring Science with TrainsDisclosure: This post contains Amazon Affiliate links. Research Before Beginning Kids ActivityI admit that I am not an expert when it comes to magnets, but I wanted to have a basic understanding of some key terms to be better able to explain them to my children. A quick 3-5 minute article will help me make sure I'm using ... Read more...

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Preschool Math Activities with Trains

A playful way to learn about math with preschoolers... TRAINS! Explore these preschool math activities with trains. Preschool Math Activities with Trains Preschool math is about counting and number sense (what the number represents) and a whole lot more. When you think of building a strong mathematics base for your child, think beyond the highest number your child can count to.Preschool math is about Numbers, Counting, Operations (adding and subtracting), Shapes, Sorting, Measurement, Spacial ... Read more...

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Train Books and Reading Tips

Choo, choo! The best collection of train books for kids! If you have a train-obsessed child in your life, then you will want to read these terrific train books. Includes both fiction and non-fiction train-themed books for your reader! All aboard!! Disclosure: Amazon Affiliate Links included. All opinions express are my own. The Best Train Books for KidsAs a kindergarten teacher, I would read a variety of fiction and non-fiction literature out loud to the children in my classroom on a daily ... Read more...

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Learn to Read with TRAINS Activities for Children

Does your child love trains? Try these playful and fun ideas for learning to read with trains for your preschooler. Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Learning to Read with TrainsI believe that a parent interactions with their children at a young age play a vital role in their language development, success in learning to read, and future academic achievements.  PLAY is VERY, VERY important at the preschool age and every child should have an opportunity to explore ... Read more...

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Dinosaur Shapes Game for Kids

Creating dinosaur shapes with playdough is the challenge I'm sharing with you this month for Virtual Book Club for Kids. This fun dinosaur game for kids was inspired by the book Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs.  This game is ideal for a toddler activity, preschool activity, and even Kindergarten activity.  Here's how to play...This post contains affiliate links. Dinosaur Shapes Game Materials Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs by Mo Willems Directions1. Read the story ... Read more...

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Pi Day Songs and Activities for Kids

Pi Day is here! Are you ready to celebrate with your child or class? Here are some fun Pi Day songs to watch together. Plus I'd added some of my favorite Pi Day Activities and Crafts as your child learns all about Pi.Let's explore what is so special about Pi. Pi Day Songs for KidsNeed a few ideas for learning about Pi with kids? Songs can be a quick way to teach a concept, especially a mathematic one. I've screened all of these videos so that they are kid friendly and ready to watch as you teach ... Read more...

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