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Why We Need to Rise Up Together For Our Children’s Tomorrow

There are so many reasons why we need to understand how the nation's politics and our voting system really works as Americans.  The biggest one is for our children's tomorrow... Will you RISE UP and be a VOICE?  Advocating for Others Through Government Leaders The past year has been an eye opener for many Americans including for me personally. We've seen, step by step, how the election process happens for the President of the United States. The truth for ... Read more...

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GO VOTE! Resources for Teaching Kids About Election Day

Explore this collection of children's books about voting and resources for teaching kids about election day. It's a special time in your child's life to see how our government works in the United States of America. We encourage all of our readers of The Educators' Spin On It to take the time to GO VOTE! I speak from personal experience watching my husband work so very hard to get his US citizenship over the course of many many years and lots of money involved in the ... Read more...

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Simple & Fun Election Day Activities for Toddlers

Are you looking to celebrate Election Day with your toddler or preschooler? These kid-friendly activities are the perfect introduction to what it means to be civically responsible and vote. Simple Fun Election Day Activities for Toddlers Affiliate links used to Amazon in this post. Patriotic Headband for Election Day Activities Focus Skill: Making AB Patterns Materials Needed Directions Wee Sing America  is truly my go-to classroom and home resource for ... Read more...

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Talking With Your Child About the Presidential Election

Teaching our children about the importance of voting is a role as parents we need to embrace and educate our children about. Many have fought before us and continue to do so around the world to ensure that we have our voting rights as United States of America Citizens. That being said, this presidential election year has been quite a year to try to walk through with your impressionable children due to some of the topics that are being addressed in political campaigns. I imagine our ... Read more...

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What to Tell Our Children About Democracy and Hope After the Election

In the wake of a deeply divisive election, our responsibility as parents is to guide our children with compassion and hope, helping them navigate their emotions, understand the importance of democracy, and find their voices in shaping a future that reflects our values. Here are some age-appropriate ways to discuss the recent election, with strategies to inspire hope. These approaches can help guide our children through this moment, enabling them to understand and find their voices in the face ... Read more...

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40 Best Halloween Party Games for Kids

Are you looking for some last minute Halloween Party Games? We've put together a large collection of games that are easy to create and fun to play with your child this Halloween. Pick a theme for your Halloween Games from ghosts or pumpkins to witches and monsters, it's sure to be spooktacular fun! This post contains Amazon Affiliate Links ... Read more...

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Flying Bats STEM Activity for Preschoolers

This flying bats STEM activity will be a hit with your preschooler as they send their bat flying around the room. This activity will have them designing their own bat and a system engineered to make it fly this Halloween. Are you up for the bat STEM activity challenge? Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links.  Flying Bats STEM Activity Learning about nocturnal animals is a fun way to explore night with kids. At this age, they are still pretty scared ... Read more...

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12 Storybook Pumpkin Ideas to help your Child’s Pumpkin Stand Out!

Does your child need to decorate a pumpkin inspired by their favorite book? Here are 12 easy to make storybook pumpkin ideas to inspire you. Celebrate literacy and creativity with this hands-on collaborative story-book pumpkin activity.   Make one for your front porch or ask your classmates to join in for a whole class activity. Today, we have a guest writer here at The Educators' Spin On It to share this awesome Story Book Pumpkin Literacy Activity that her school put together. ... Read more...

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31 Days of the Best Halloween Movies for Kids

Here's the ultimate list of Halloween Movies for Kids to have spooky fun this October with witches, ghosts, vampires, monsters and MORE! Snuggle up with your family this fall with some of your favorite Halloween Movies and a few new ones that are sure to cast a spell! 31 Days of Halloween featuring the Best Halloween Movies! Disclosure: This post contains links to Amazon affiliates where I earn a small commission when you make a purchase at no additional cost to you.  ... Read more...

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21 Spellbinding Recipes for a Witch Themed Party for Halloween

No need to cast a spell to discover these delicious Witch inspired recipes for your Witch Themed Party for Kids this Halloween. From witch hats and broomsticks to brewing potions and bubbling black cauldrons, we've put together a spellbinding list that is sure to please even the littlest witch. It's time to start thinking of your Halloween guests for this kid-friendly event. (Even if it's just you and your family this Halloween) Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links ... Read more...

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