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Honey Bee Books for Kids

Bee Books

Buzz into learning with our delightful collection of honey bee books for kids! Explore engaging stories and fascinating facts that teach children about the vital role bees play in our ecosystem. Perfect for young readers eager to discover the wonders of pollination and the importance of protecting our buzzing friends.My kids have noticed the honey bees and butterflies pollinating our garden. We could spend hours watching and listening to the hum of the bees.  On our most recent trip to ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading, Science Tagged With: bees, Book List, Insects, Preschool

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ECO Friendly Math Games | DIY Bee Math Counters

DIY bee math counters

Do you want a fun bee themed math game for your child? Here's an eco-friendly idea to create your very own bee themed math counters. Let's see how to make this DIY bee math activity for preschoolers. My 3 year old is in LOVE with his "squeezy pouches." You know the baby food in a bag. We use them as occasional, on-the-go snacks now that he is older. The lids to these serving pouches make great eco friendly math games. For this one, we made DIY bee math counters.ECO Friendly Math Games | DIY Bee ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Kids Games Tagged With: bees, Bugs, ECE, Eco Living, Games, grade school, Kindergarten, learning activities, Preschool, Toddler

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A Honey Bee Craft and Science Activity for Kids | Celebrate the Pollinators

magnetic bee craft

Celebrate the pollinators with this bee craft and science activity for kids. Teach the kids about how the flowers are pollinated and discuss the important role honey bees play in our food production. This article contains affiliate links.A pollinator is an insect that helps to move pollen from the male parts of the flower (anthers) to the female parts (stigma).  This fertilizes the plant and allows for future plants.Honey bees are responsible for pollinating much of the food we eat. ... Read more...

Filed Under: Science Tagged With: Activities for Preschoolers, bees, Insects, Preschool

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Garden Science: Learning about Bees in the Garden

bee science activities for preschool

Kids in the garden series feature learning about BEES! From the important role bees play, how we can help and what we can do to keep the bees safe, Helen will inspire you to connect science learning with gardening and look more closely at those little bees buzzing around your garden bed!Garden Science: Bees in the GardenOver the past year we have explored companion planting, released butterflies and been on so many different adventures. Peakles is very proud of what we do and will tell everybody ... Read more...

Filed Under: Gardening, Science Tagged With: bees, Insects, Kids in the Garden, Plant a Seed, Preschool

By Kim Vij

Learning About Pollination with Vegetables

Learn about Pollination Growing Zucchini with Kids

Using zucchini plants, help kids understand how vegetable plants are pollinated by bees in our gardens and why it's important for us to create bee-friendly backyards.Helping kids understand how plants are pollinated by bees in our gardens and why it's important for us to create bee-friendly backyards. Plus some answers as to why you might not be getting vegetables to grow in your garden. Learning about Pollination Growing Vegetables with Kids There are some days I stop and realize what I share ... Read more...

Filed Under: Gardening Tagged With: bees, grade school, Kids in the Garden, Preschool, Summer

By Kim Vij

Teacher Appreciation Super Hero Themed Week

Super Hero Teacher Appreciation Week Ideas for Planning

Do you want to celebrate the teachers at your school for teacher appreciation week? We recently discovered a fun way to celebrate your teacher's superpowers in her classroom.  Here's how...Teachers truly are our modern day superheroes.Teacher Appreciation Super Hero Themed WeekDay in and day out they show up before the sun rises to prepare for the day.  They work all day long making sure that each student is working to their fullest potential.  They are usually there long after ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: grade school, Kim, superheros, Teacher Appreciation, Teacher Gift Ideas

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Teacher Gift Ideas for Teacher Appreciation Week and End of School Year

Teacher Gift Ideas for teacher appreciation week

Need help finding a special gift for a teacher? Here are some fun and easy teacher gift ideas to share with that one-of-a-kind teacher.Teacher Appreciation Week is here! Do you have an idea of what to give your child's teacher? We asked some of our favorite bloggers to share their ideas with us.  Here are over 30 Ideas for teacher gifts to make it easy to share something special without having to create your own ideas. Plus many are budget-friendly teacher gift ideas to be able to share ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Gift Ideas, grade school, Kim, Teacher Appreciation, Teacher Gift Ideas

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Planning Teacher Appreciation Week Celebrations: We Think the World of You

Planning teacher appreciate week that is themed Around the World

This week is set aside as a chance to recognize the wonderful teachers and staff that make a difference in the lives of our children.  Schools all around the nation will be celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week.  Parents will be uniting together to show their appreciation by planning teacher appreciation week. Here's how you can show your teacher appreciation with your child...Planning Teacher Appreciation Week CelebrationThis year, our school has chosen the theme: We Think the World ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: Teacher Appreciation, Teacher Gift Ideas, volunteer

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Kids in the Garden – Learning and Growing

Kids in the Garden Learning and Growing Activities

Gardening with kids is a great learning opportunity to teach math, science, social studies, reading, writing and social skills. We often underestimate the power of a garden as an educational tool.  Here at The Educators' Spin On It, we strongly urge parents and teachers to PLANT A SEED with your child and watch them grow.Kids in the Garden - Learning and GrowingKids in the Garden - Learning and Growing, is a collection of articles all geared to help parents and teachers interact with ... Read more...

Filed Under: Gardening Tagged With: Eco Living, gardening, grade school, Kids in the Garden, Outdoor Fun, Preschool

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Gardening Books for Kids

Gardening Books for Kids

A complete collection of non-fiction and fiction Gardening Books for Kids! Make a garden theme bookshelf for your garden unit. Let's explore the nature-inspired books from the garden with your child. Gardening Books for Kids If you haven't figured it out by now, I am a FIRM believer in getting kids in the garden to learn and grow. I would also admit that I am a book addict. My Master's degree is in Reading Education K-12, so you know I'm a fan of reading with and to kids!  In fact, we ... Read more...

Filed Under: Gardening, Reading Tagged With: Amanda, Book List, gardening, grade school, Kids in the Garden, Preschool, Spring, Summer, Virtual Book Club for Kids

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