Fly numbered airplanes into buckets and bins in this easy to make, fun to play learning game! For this Airplane Number Games you will need is a few sheets of bright colored paper. Get ready for some high flying number learning action!This math learning game is best suited for preschool - first grade.Game adaptations are provided below.This article contains affiliate linksAirplane Number GamesMath Standard: Recognizing the numbers 1-10Materials Needed:Bright Colored PaperBlack Crayon or ... Read more...
DIY Travel Busy Bag for Writing Practice
All of our bags are packed and we are ready to go! As an avid solo parent traveler (I fly at least 3 times per year on my own with 3 young children), I can honestly say I am becoming a master travel busy bag packer. With active kids, traveling prepared is a must.Here is one activity that keeps my 2 youngest, ages 2 and 5, happy and busy for at least 15 minutes. DIY Travel Busy Bag for Writing PracticeAffiliate links included.Materials Needed: How to Make the Writing Practice Travel Busy Bag1. ... Read more...
Best Children’s Books About Cars and Trucks
Discover the best children's books about cars and trucks! Engage young readers with fun stories, bright illustrations, and exciting adventures.Plus we've included car and truck themed book activities to go along with these popular children's books. Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Best Children's Books About Cars & TrucksYoung children love books about cars and trucks because these machines are big, powerful, and ... Read more...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
