Looking for what flowers to plant in your garden this season? Here's our pick of the top 10 flowers to grow with kids.I am so happy to be here today thinking about spring and getting into the garden with my kids.Hi, I'm Jen and I write at the blog Kitchen Counter Chronicles. If I look out my window right now, all I can see is snow, snow and more snow. It amazes me how under all that snow the flowers in our garden are busy getting ready to re-emerge. I have always thought of gardening ... Read more...
How to write a letter for classroom placement or teacher request with a sample letter
Some schools allow parents to write a teacher or placement letter request. In my humble opinion, if your school should allow this opportunity, then you SHOULD write one. Here are a few guidelines and sample classroom placement letter to get you started.I believe that it may or may not help in making your next year teacher a better match with your child, but it is worth the chance. So, as the time is now for most schools, how should you write a placement request letter?Disclosure: Amazon ... Read more...
Earth Day Snack Idea for Kids
Grab some blueberries, green grapes and let’s create the water and land with an Earth Day Snack! This kid made recipe can be made into individual Earth for each child or you can make one large Earth! Here's how to make a yummy Earth Shaped Snack! To get ready for this Earth Day Snack begin by reading about Earth Day from some of our favorite characters. Through the eyes of a child when one of their favorite characters talks about something it can make an even bigger impact. We found ... Read more...
Easter Activities, Crafts and Books for Babies and Toddlers
Easter is just around the corner. Here are some fun Hands On Activities, Crafts, Books and Sign Language for your Baby or Toddler to enjoy for Easter!These easy baby easter activities and crafts will keep your little one busy this spring. Don't wait bring out the eggs and bunnies now for hours of fun! This post contains affiliate links to Amazon. Easter Activities for Babies Playful ways to have fun this Easter with your baby or toddler. These hands on ideas encourage your baby to ... Read more...
40 Easter Activities for Kids
Looking for some last minute ideas for Easter? This spring there are so many fun Easter Activities for kids to enjoy with your child.We're sharing our Top 40 Easter Activities for Kids that include Crafts, Activities, Printables and Recipes that are inspired by Easter for your child this week before Easter.40 Easter Activities for Kids We've hand picked some of the best Easter Activities for Kids with this TOP 40 Easter List. Take a peek below and get ready for some colorful Easter ... Read more...
Universal Studios Cabana Bay Beach Resort Review
This is a sponsored post on behalf of Loews Hotels. All opinions expressed are 100% my own.Planning a family vacation to Universal Studios in Orlando? I’m going to share with you everything you need to know about Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort, one of the budget friendly on-property resorts.Save this review for your next family trip to Universal Studios!Here's a look at our recent trip to this vibrant, retro-style resort with rooms and suites brilliantly designed for fun and ... Read more...
Flower Activities for Preschoolers
Get creative with these fun flower activities for preschoolers this spring! A colorful collection of flower craft ideas and educational activities for learning about flowers for preschoolers.Let's explore flowers for kids! Our featured book for this Virtual Book Club for Kids Flower Theme for preschoolers is Lola Plants a Garden. Have you joined our Virtual Book Club? Lola Plants a Garden by Anna McQuinn In this adorable storybook, Lola wants to plant her own garden of beautiful ... Read more...
Art in the Garden: Herb Painting Activity
Explore art in the garden with this herb painting with kids craft idea, a simple but creative garden themed preschool activity. With just paint and herbs your child will create colorful art and a love of herbs in the garden.It's the perfect garden art project for kids to add to our Kids in the Garden Series.I’m am beyond thrilled to share today on the Educators Spin On It, and to be included in this fabulous “Kids in the Garden” series. ~Melissa of Mama Miss Art in the Garden: Herb ... Read more...
Germination Science Experiment
In this twist on the classic germination science experiment, children will test the germination rate of 10 green bean seeds. From making predictions to collecting data, your little scientists will learn all about seeds and how plants grow.Let's get started with this germination of seeds activity! Affiliate links to products like the super cute Melissa & Doug Sunny Patch Tootle Turtle Tote Set pictured in the above picture!Materials Needed for Germination Science Experiment ... Read more...
Rainbow Activities for Preschoolers
Explore colorful hands-on fun this spring with Rainbow activities for Preschoolers. Focus on the learning colors with your preschool with rainbow science and rainbow crafts using everyday items around your home.Here's a collection of our favorite rainbow activities.Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links to Amazon. Rainbow Themed Week Our Weekly Virtual Book Club for Kids has some fun weekly themes and I must admit rainbow week is one of my favorites to do with preschoolers ... Read more...
