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DIY Mo Willems Inspired Duckling Costume Felt Headband

Mo Willems Inspired Duck Headband

Grab some felt to make this easy D.I.Y. Ducking Costume Felt Headband. This project is great for beginning sewers. No sewing machine needed. (If you don't sew - just hot glue!!!) Affiliate links included in this article. Duckling Costume Felt Headband The Duckling Gets a Cookie by Mo Willems is a picture book for the young reader about Ducking, his friend Pigeon, and a nut cookie. Duckling is the model for politeness, whereas Pigeon lists all the things he has asked for, but never ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Amanda, Costume, Ducks, Literacy, Literacy Connections, Mo Willems, Sewing, Spring

By Kim Vij

April Activities for Kids After School {Free Activity Calendar}

April Activities for Kids After School plus free activity calendar

April is a time for change and exploring our world with your child. This is a collection of April Activities for Kids to enjoy after school. Plus we've included a free April activity calendar just for you! Get started exploring the changes in April by going on one of our Spring Virtual Field Trips! Download our April Calendar April Activities for Kids April is such a fun time of year when you're with kids. There are so many changes to explore with them in nature. From the ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Reading Tagged With: After School Activities for Kids, April, grade school, Monthly Planner, Spring

By Kim Vij

60+ Fun and Educational Spring Activities for Kids to Celebrate the Season

The Ultimate Collection of Spring Activities for Kids

Discover 60+ fun and educational spring activities for kids! From nature walks to gardening and crafts, these ideas will keep little ones engaged and learning. Spring Activities for Kids Spring is a magical season full of new life and adventure! It's full of growth, change, and renewal, making it a great time to introduce young children to nature and the world around them. Learning about spring can help young children better understand nature, science, and the world around them. ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: After School, Easter, Flowers, grade schjool, Insects, Kids in the Garden, Kim, Natural Playscape, Outdoor Fun, Preschool, Spring, STEM

By Kim Vij

Spring Virtual Field Trips for Kids

spring virtual field trips for kids with flowers, trees, baby animals and more

Explore moments in nature of spring flowers blooming and experience of flower-covered trees, baby animals, and the animal life cycles of spring with this ultimate collection of spring virtual field trips for kids. Where will you take a virtual field trip first this spring? The Best Virtual Field Trips to Take This Spring! There are so many changes that happen in spring that are so much fun for kids to learn about and explore. Every region of the earth has special ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Travel Tagged With: grade school, Outdoor Fun, Preschool, Spring, Virtual Field Trip

By Kim Vij

Magical Spring Books for Kids – Inspring Stories About Nature, Weather, and Seasonal Fun

Spring Books for Kids

Discover the best spring books for kids! Explore stories about nature, weather, holidays, and growth that inspire learning, curiosity, and seasonal fun. Celebrate the magic of spring with books for kids! Spring Books for Kids Spring is a season of renewal, growth, and endless curiosity—making it the perfect time to refresh your child’s bookshelf! Whether you're looking for delightful picture books about blooming gardens, playful stories about bugs and butterflies, or meaningful reads ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: After School Activities, Book List, grade school, Preschool, Spring, Virtual Book Club for Kids

By Kim Vij

10 Ways to Tempt Your Kids to Go Outside and Play this Spring

10 Outdoor Activities for Kids this Spring

How to get kids outside and screen free this spring? Here are 10 ways to tempt your kids to go outside for some fun spring outdoor activities. Are your kids looking for some fun things to do outside? Or would they rather stay inside, glued to the TV or computer? Want to fix that and be screen free?  In this article, I’ll share 10 ways to lure your kids outside for some fun spring outdoor activities and inspire them to stay and play for a while. Why Outdoor ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: grade school, Outdoor Fun, Preschool, Spring, Toddler

By Kim Vij

Spring Photo Scavenger Hunt with Kids

child with camera taking Spring Photos of flowers in trees

Teaching your child to have an eye for observation can be lots of fun. Create a spring photo scavenger hunt with kids! Here's how you can encourage them this spring to be on the lookout for the change in season. Spring Photo Scavenger Hunt with Kids There are a variety of ways that you can teach your child about science at home to enhance the science curriculum at school. Recently we shared tips for Lady Bug Science and we've been sharing a bit more about S.T.E.M activities. ... Read more...

Filed Under: Science, STEM Tagged With: After School Activities, grade school, Kim, Outdoor Fun, Photography, Preschool, Spring

By Kim Vij

On the Hunt for Spring: Spring Journal

Printable Spring Science Journal for Kids with Observation Sheet

Want to explore spring and science with your child? It's time to start your own spring journal for kids! A new season is starting to sneak up on us... at least down here in the South. Let's learn about the skill of observation with this easy-to-use spring journal. DOWNLOAD AND PRINT SPRING JOURNAL Making a Spring Journal with Kids Teaching our children to become observers is a vital lesson in life.  We're going on a walk around our neighborhood to see if we can spot ... Read more...

Filed Under: Gardening, Kids Activities, Science, STEM Tagged With: After School Activities, Afterschool Express, grade school, Kids in the Garden, Kim, Preschool, Science Fun, Senses, Spring, STEM

By Kim Vij

Spring Activity Bundle – The Ultimate Spring Bucket List for Kids!

Spring Activity Bundle for Kids

Make spring unforgettable with our Spring Activity Bundle! Packed with fun printables, crafts, games, book lists, virtual field trips, and more, it's the perfect way to enjoy the season with your child—no prep needed. Download, print, and start making magical memories today! Looking for fun, easy ways to enjoy spring with your child? We've got everything you need—no planning required! Our Spring Activity Bundle is packed with engaging printables, hands-on crafts, exciting games, book ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: After School Activities, Bilingual Babies, bunny, Diversity, Earth Day, gardening, grade school, Holi, Kids in the Garden, Monthly Planner, Parenting, Preschool, Recipes, Spring

By Kim Vij

The Ultimate List of Book Activities for Kids

the Ultimate List of Books Activities for Kids!

The ultimate collection of activities to use with popular children's books! These picture book activities for Kindergarten and Preschool are fun and easy to do! Grab your favorite children's book and let's READ! At The Educators' Spin On It, we've been sharing with you fun and easy Book Activities with our Virtual Book Club Weekly Plans for many years! These have made quite a collection of popular children's books and book extensions to do with them. They are now all available in ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Reading Tagged With: Book Activities, Book Extensions, Book List, grade school, Preschool, Virtual Book Club, Virtual Book Club for Kids

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