This school year kick off the fun with spelling words and sight words with a little twist. Create these adorable pencil themed clothespins for back to school literacy games for your beginning reader. They are so easy even the kids can paint them! Here's how to make and play! Pencil Themed ClothespinsThis time of year is always a fun time to spark your child's love of learning and school. Playing games inspired by back to school supplies help you kick of the school year with a ... Read more...
How to Make Your Own First Day of School Sign
Sending your child to the First Day of School is a memorable event no matter how old they are. Create a First Day of School Sign to make a personalized number for Back to School pictures. It's a fun way to get them involved in making a keepsake for the first day of school. Here's how to make... DIY First Day of School SignCreate a number sign that represents the grade that they are entering using your child's creativity. Plus helps ... Read more...
Lunch Box Ideas for Back to School
Need some new lunch box ideas? Are you wondering what to Pack for School Lunch as we head back to school? That's the question we want to answer here for you at The Educators' Spin On It. Every day it's something you have to think about when you have kids and what you're going to send with them to school or even at home too.Here are some of our favorite lunch box ideas for kids. We've gathered our top lunch box idea PINS just for you!Don't forget to pin it for ideas ... Read more...
Happy Raksha Bandhan!
Learning about cultures around the world can be fun! One tradition that happens in many Hindu homes is Raksha Bandhan! Here are a few Rakhi videos and craft ideas for kids as they learn and explore their world.What is Rakhi?Raksha Bandhan, which is also often called Rakhi, is a Hindu festival that celebrates brotherhood and love. It is celebrated on a full moon in the month of Sravana in the lunar calendar.The word Raksha means protection, whilst Bandhan is ... Read more...
Sharks Themed Activities for Shark Week
Here's some of my favorite shark activities, shark books and shark videos just for kids for Shark week. These are fun and easy shark themed activities your child will love. Plus one very special opportunity that will be perfect for summer shark art fun with your family.Shark Activities for Kids This week is the perfect time to get together with a few friends and do a shark themed playdate! I've put together a list of 20+ Shark themed ideas what each of your friends can choose from to bring ... Read more...
SHARK WEEK Learning Activities for Kids: Hunting for Sharks Teeth
Sharks are amazing and mysterious creatures. Learning about them brings a little math, science, literature and more into your learning day. Here are some SHARK WEEK Learning Activities for Kids that you can do at home or in a classroom.Affiliate links to products SHARK WEEK Learning Activities for Kids: Shark Week Book Basket: Fill your book baskets with a combination of fiction and non-fiction books about sharks for SHARK WEEK!Clark the Shark Lost and Found (or any of the other ... Read more...
Kids Writing Game with Sand and Seashells
Summer time is a perfect time to make a game using outdoor items. This kids writing game with sand and seashells is sure to be a big hit and keep your child learning all summer long. Here's how to play. This post contains affiliate links In our book 100 FUN & EASY LEARNING GAMES FOR KIDS we wanted to create games using items that kids are naturally drawn to. Sand and seashells are one of my kids favorite things to explore when they are outside. We even made a ... Read more...
Making Summer Memories With Your Child This Year
Summer is a special time to spend with your child and make summer memories. They are home from school and packed full of energy. There are a few ways to look at this time with your child during the couple of months they are home and ways to connect.If you are a stay at home mom and your child or even children are off from school it means your schedule has changed quite a bit and it's time to embrace this time together. But how do you? Summer camp? Playdates? Vacation? or do you just wing ... Read more...
Drip, Drip, Drop | Outdoor Water Game for Kids
When the weather gets hot, we head outside to play. Most of the time, our play includes WATER! Learn how to play this outdoor water game with kids for tons of our fun.This gross motor game is a spin off the classic Duck, Duck, Grey Duck (or Goose!), but with a cup of water. I can't take credit for creating the game as it was shared with me by a fellow camp counselor 20 years ago! It was a summer camp hit then and still is today.Grab a bucket of water and a cup and try it with your kids ... Read more...
15 Easy 4th of July Treats for Kids
The 4th of July is such a fun time to gather with friends and family to celebrate America! One of my favorites is to make patriotic red, white and blue treats with the kids! Here are 15 easy 4th of July Treats for kids. These patriotic treats are so easy even the kids can make!This post contains affiliate links to Amazon products. 15 Easy 4th of July Treats for Kids Looking for a few Cute American Flag Food ideas for your 4th of July party? I've been pinning quite a few 4th of July ... Read more...
