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Back to School Breakfasts: Healthy Eats for On The Go Families

raspberry coconut muffins recipe

The school year is about to begin and the kids and I are back to school baking. YES, most people shop for school supplies (we do that too) around this time. We also bake. Muffin Recipe Ideas for Back to School Breakfasts Yes, my three kids and I head to the kitchen this time of year to make dinners, snacks, and back to school breakfasts that will freeze well. The baby is the most enthusiastic helper.  He sees me headed to the kitchen and grabs his wooden spoon, waving it in the ... Read more...

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Amanda, Cooking with Kids, Healthy Heart Fun, Little Hands That Cook, Muffins, Recipes, Summer

By Kim Vij

Top 10 Fun Activities for Kids

Fun Activities for Kids at Home

Explore our top fun activities for kids at home with these creative ways to keep the kids entertained and sneak in a little learning too! BIG NEWS! We’re celebrating our 14th birthday of The Educator’s Spin On It! Hard to believe that it’s been fourteen years since we first started this website for parents. So many things have changed since then. Our kids have gotten older, that’s for sure and our experiences have grown as individuals and as a family. Fun fact: My husband is now a ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Parenting, STEM Tagged With: grade school, Preschool, STEM

By Kim Vij

Children’s Books about India

Books about India for Kids

A large collection of stories for kids about India that highlight India's culture, India's mythology, and even the flavorful food of India! These beautiful picture books will help your child learn and appreciate what makes India so special. Let's get ready to go on an adventure to India through this hand-picked collection of children's books! My husband is from India and we are always looking for books for our children to learn about India. We select books to recommend that discuss ... Read more...

Filed Under: Cultural Education Tagged With: Around the World, Bilingual Babies, Book List, grade school, India, Kim, Preschool, Raising Global Kids

By Kim Vij

India’s Independence Day Activities for Kids

Independence Day Activities for Kids to Learn All About India. Includes crafts, books and videos for kids to learn about India's Independence Day.

Get ready to celebrate with colorful Independence Day crafts, videos, books, and fun facts to learn all about India with your child. A fun way to celebrate with your family and learn a little history too. India celebrates its Independence Day on August 15th every year to commemorate the day in 1947 when India gained independence from British rule. The first Prime Minister of India was Jawaharlal Nehru, who is considered to be the father of modern India. Together you can discover and ... Read more...

Filed Under: Cultural Education Tagged With: Diversity, grade school, India, Preschool, Raising Global Kids

By Kim Vij

Top Places to Visit in New Delhi with Kids

Top Places to Visit in New Delhi, India with Kids

Explore top picks of popular destinations in New Delhi to visit with your family. We're sharing everything you need to know for a culturally eye-opening and unforgettable journey with your kids in India. My husband and I have talked about taking our girls to India for a very long time. This summer we finally made it happen, the stars aligned and we were able to visit India for a month. The best part was that it was a family reunion with my sister-in-law's family and brother-in-law's ... Read more...

Filed Under: Cultural Education, Travel Tagged With: grade school, India, Raising Global Kids, Travel

By Kim Vij

Learn How to Cook Indian Food with Kids

Teaching Kids How to Cook Indian Food. A collection of Recipes with our families favorite Indian dishes.

Teaching kids how to cook Indian food: a fun and tasty experience! Explore this collection of delicious Indian recipes with our family's favorite dishes from New Delhi in Northern India. Which Indian recipe will you make first? How to Cook Indian Food with Kids Cooking is a great way to bond with your kids and teach them valuable life skills. It can also be a fun and educational experience, especially when you're cooking Indian food. My husband's family is Punjabi from New ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Recipes Tagged With: Around the World, Cooking with Kids, Diversity, grade school, India, Raising Global Kids, Recipes

By Kim Vij

Exploring India through the Front Gates

Front Gates of India: A Window into Culture and Tradition

Discover the vibrant culture of India with your child through colorful front gates! Explore photos, fun facts, and learning activities that bring Indian architecture and traditions to life. It's been quite a few years now since we've visited India. This Diwali season is reminding me of all the festivities that happen especially at the front gate of our family's home in India. Here is a typical family's lifestyle in India at the front gate including a few special events of a ... Read more...

Filed Under: Cultural Education, Travel Tagged With: Bilingual Babies, Diwali, Hindi, Holi, India, Kim, Raising Global Kids

By Kim Vij

Tips on Raising a Multicultural Child

Tips of Raising Multicultural Kids

Creative tips for parents for raising a multicultural child. Help your children to grow up to be confident, well-rounded individuals who are proud of their heritage, respect and admire those around them, and celebrate diversity together. My husband was born in India and I was born in the United States. We were brought up in two very different worlds and are trying out best to help our 3 children experience both worlds as an Interracial family. Since we live here in the US, we take ... Read more...

Filed Under: Cultural Education Tagged With: #afterschool, Afterschool Express, Around the World, Bilingual Babies, grade school, India, Parenting, Preschool, Raising Global Kids

By Kim Vij

Ice Cream Books for Kids

The best collection of Ice Cream Books for Kids. Includes read alouds and activities too all about ice cream.

One fun and tasty topic to read about with kids is ice cream. Here's the best collection of Ice Cream Books for Kids to read with your child. This summer have fun exploring these ice cream books together for a tasty read! Take a moment to explore our top picks of summer books for kids. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Ice Cream Books for Kids There are so many delicious and colorful books about ice cream to enjoy with your child. Should I Share My ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Book List, grade school, Ice Cream, Preschool, Summer, Virtual Book Club for Kids

By The Educators Spin On It

Ice Cream MATH Playdate Ideas

Fun and easy ice cream math playdate ideas for preschool, preK, and kindergarten using supplies you already have in your home or classroom. Counting to 10, recognizing numbers, numerical order

Hey moms – Have a bunch of kids coming over for a playdate? Make it an Ice Cream MATH Playdate Little ones LOVE eating and talking about ICE CREAM. These fun and easy learning activities for kids to make and play use supplies you probably already have on hand in your art stash. The only extra needed: ICE CREAM. Affiliate links to products Ice Cream Math Playdate Ideas Sample E-mail Invitation for Ice Cream MATH Playdate We’d love to have you over for a playdate all about ... Read more...

Filed Under: Math Tagged With: Amanda, Ice Cream, Kindergarten, math, playdate, Preschool, Summer

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