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10 Things to Make with Oranges

10 Things Kids Can Make with Oranges

Do you love oranges? Here are 10 things to make with oranges with your child! Which orange recipe will you make first? Gardening is a fantastic opportunity to spend time with your children, teach them more about the food they eat, and explore what it means to make healthy choices. It is a way to get kids in the kitchen, preparing healthy, nutritious foods.  Although much of gardening focuses around flowers, vegetables and herbs, fruit are an important part of our gardening ... Read more...

Filed Under: Gardening, Recipes Tagged With: Amanda, Cooking with Kids, Kids in the Garden

By Kim Vij

Read Your World: Explore and Promote Diversity in Children’s Books

Read Your World! Creative ways to explore with books. Discover the best diverse books and activities for your child as you join the annual Multicultural Children's Book Day.

Join the annual celebration of Multicultural Children's Book Day where diverse book recommendations are shared to promote inclusivity and understanding among young readers. This Read Your World event emphasizes the importance of raising awareness about diverse literature and involves book reviews and activities to celebrate multicultural stories for children. Since 2014 we've been joining each year with you to celebrate Multicultural Children's Book Day! Each year we share our top picks ... Read more...

Filed Under: Cultural Education, Reading Tagged With: Book Activities, Book List, Diversity, grade school, Multicultural Children's Book Day, Preschool, Virtual Book Club for Kids

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How to stop losing things at school.

Packed Lost and Found: How to stop losing things at school.

I entered the lost and found area at my kid’s grade school and immediately came to the realization: It’s not just my kid who has lost a jacket. The coat rack was bursting at the seams and the bins underneath spilled over onto the floor. How was I ever going to find my son’s favorite blue jacket? We scoured the piles of over 100 coats with no luck.  Then surprise… my son remembered he left it on the school playground. We boogied out with our fingers crossed. PHEW, it was ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Amanda, grade school, Parenting

By Kim Vij

Valentine’s Day Activities for Babies and Toddlers

Valentine Activities for Babies and Toddlers from The Educators' Spin On It

Playful ideas for your baby's first Valentine's Day. These hands-on Valentine's Day Activities for your baby or toddler will make your heart melt and create keepsakes to treasure and share with loved ones. Here's how to make your baby's first Valentine's day special... Take a peek at simple ideas for playing with hearts at home this Valentine's Day with your baby. Hands-On Activities for your Baby and Toddlers to enjoy and create for Valentine's Day! It's hard to believe my ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: baby, Baby Time, Hearts, Kim, todder, Valentine's Day

By Kim Vij

February Themed After School Activities for Kids

february activities for school ages

February is here! This collection of February Activities for after school focus on Valentine's Day, President's Day, Groundhog Day and even Black History Month. I've gathered up some of my favorites to share with you as you welcome the new month. The activities focus on Valentine's Day, President's Day, Groundhog Day and even Black History Month. Be sure to grab your Printable After School Planner! Before you dive in... Sign up now for our free February Activity Calendar for ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: After School Activities, grade school, Monthly Planner, Valentine's Day

By Kim Vij

20 Adorable Homemade Valentines for Classmates

Homemade Valentines Day card Ideas for Kids

Tips on how to create 20 adorable homemade Valentines for kids to bring to their classmates, all inspired by Pinterest. With a printer and a few creative ideas, you can make one of a kind Valentines that your child will enjoy making for their friends. Plus many are candy-free valentines! Let's get started on these Homemade valentines for classmates! It's no secret we're a big fan of using Pinterest for searching for cool things for the holidays. Valentine's Day is one of those special ... Read more...

Filed Under: Arts Tagged With: Gift Ideas, grade school, Kim, Preschool, Valentine's Day

By Kim Vij

Heartwarming Children’s Books About Kindness

The Best Children's Books about Kindness

Explore this collection of heartwarming children's books about kindness all in one spot. Over 50 Kindness books for kids with read-alouds and activity ideas to encourage kindness. This is a collection of the best books to teach kindness and empathy. Did you know that World Kindness Day is November 13?  The purpose of World Kindness Day is to highlight and encourage good deeds in your community. It also serves as a reminder to all that simple acts of kindness have power and that ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting, Reading Tagged With: Book List, Community Outreach, grade school, Kindness, Kindness Elves, Preschool, Random Acts of Kindness

By Kim Vij

Random Acts of Kindness Calendar for Kids

Random Acts of Kindness For Kids includes printable calendar

Spread Kindness all year long with this printable Random Acts of Kindness calendar for kids! 4 weeks of heartfelt ways to pay it forward to family, friends, and your community together. Random Acts of Kindness Calendar for Kids The Science of Kindness has proven that kindness is good for our health and well-being. Kindness is a powerful thing. It can change the world, one act at a time. There are so many reasons why it is important to do random acts of kindness with ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Parenting Tagged With: After School Activities, Community Outreach, grade school, Kindness, Kindness Elves, Parenting, Preschool, Random Acts of Kindness, Volunteering

By The Educators Spin On It

7 Songs for Teaching Kindness

kindness songs

Remembering to be kind is important for young learners. Using songs to teach kindness can encourage more thoughtful behaviors toward others We encourage you to weave songs about sharing, helping others, using kind words, and being a friend throughout your daily activities. Here are 7 songs for Teaching Kindness What I Am, A Sesame Street Song by Will.i.am What I am is HELPFUL!!!" Children's Song for Developing Manners and Character by Tiny Grads Being honest ... Read more...

Filed Under: Arts Tagged With: Music, Parenting, Preschool, Random Acts of Kindness

By Kim Vij

Top 40 Valentine’s Day Books

Valentine's Day Books for kids of all ages

Looking for a special way to celebrate Valentine's Day with your children? Give a Book! Here are some of our favorite Valentine's Day books to add to your child's library. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Top 40 Valentine's Day Books for Kids We created a few selections of lists based on age groups for your Valentine's Day Book Selection. Add with a little heart-shaped object for the perfect gift your a little to celebrate this special Valentine's Day. ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Book List, Kim, Valentine's Day, Virtual Book Club for Kids

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