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A Zoo in Our Backyard? Discovering Wildlife with My Baby

Discovering Backyard zoo with your baby

Explore the wonders of a backyard zoo for babies by spotting real animals and insects right outside your door! Enjoy simple, sensory-rich activities that connect your baby with nature.Babies and Toddlers are naturally interested in animals. Many times your family pet ends up being one of your babies first words. Then they begin to discover animal toys, our toy animals currently get lined up one by one when she's playing with them and carried all around the room.Her ... Read more...

Filed Under: Gardening Tagged With: Animals, baby, Baby Time, Kids in the Garden, Kim, Nature, Outdoor Fun, zoo

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Living and Nonliving Garden Walk with FREE printable

living and non-living lesson plan for kids

Teach kids to pay attention to the world around them with a Living and Nonliving Garden Walk. Free printable to guide their discovery.How do you know if something is alive? For adults, it's an easy question. Your children may not easily identify. Teach them how to decide if something is with a Living and Nonliving Garden Walk How to Organize a Living and Nonliving Garden WalkNot only do I get to garden in my backyard, but I also volunteer one afternoon a week in my daughters' school garden. ... Read more...

Filed Under: Gardening Tagged With: gardening, grade school, Kids in the Garden, outdoor, Preschool, science, Summer

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Germination Science Experiment

A math and science spin off the classic green bean 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!An Easy Germination Science Experiment for Kids to DoA fun way to ... Read more...

Filed Under: Gardening, Science Tagged With: #afterschool, gardening, Kids in the Garden, Kindergarten, Preschool, Seeds, Summer

By Kim Vij

Earth Day Snack Idea for Kids

Earth Day Kid Made Fruit Snack with Rice Cake, Blueberries and Grapes

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. ... Read more...

Filed Under: Recipes, Science Tagged With: Earth Day, Eco Living, grade school, Kim, Little Hands That Cook, Preschool, STEM

By Kim Vij

100 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day Every Day with Kids

earth day activities for kids

Earth day is a time to share with your child the simple actions we make every day to care for our Earth. Here are some ways to celebrate Earth Day with your child.How do you teach your child about the Earth?  We encourage you to start at an early age by teaching your child about the earth and how to love and protect it. Simple things like including your child in recycling daily items, planting a garden together, and observing things together on neighborhood walks can make a difference in ... Read more...

Filed Under: Gardening, STEM Tagged With: Earth Day, Eco Living, grade school, Kids in the Garden, Preschool, STEM

By Kim Vij

Earth Day Books and Activities for Kids

earth day books for kids

One of our favorite ways to celebrate Earth Day is with this list of great Earth Day books to help your child learn why we should care for our planet.Earth Day on its way and one of our favorite ways to celebrate is with great picture books to help your child learn why we should care for our planet and what Earth Day is all about!Earth Day is celebrated in April every year, but here at The Educators' Spin On It, we believe that the earth should be celebrated each and every day. Grab a good book ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Book List, Earth Day, grade school, Preschool, Spring, STEM, Virtual Book Club for Kids

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Top 10 Reasons I Love Watching My Children Learn About the Earth

Top 10 Reasons I Love Watching My Children Learn About the Earth

Discover the top 10 heartfelt reasons why watching your child learn about the Earth brings so much joy. A touching look at the magic of childhood growth and the parenting journey.Celebrating Earth Day is a special treasure with my kids. The way they discover things in nature for the first time can be such a blessing. Here are 10 reasons I love watching my children learn about the Earth.Happy Earth Day!Top 10 Reasons I Love Watching My Children Learn about the Earth1. I love to see their ... Read more...

Filed Under: Gardening, Kids Activities, Parenting Tagged With: Afterschool Express, Earth Day, Eco Living, grade school, Kim, Outdoor Fun, Top 10 Reasons

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50+ Fun and Educational Seed Activities for Kids

The Ultimate Collection of Seed Activities for Kids

Discover over 50 fun and educational seed activities for kids! From easy science experiments and gardening projects to sensory play and seed crafts—perfect for all agesSeed Activities for Kids Seeds are tiny treasures packed with potential, and they’re the perfect way to introduce kids to the wonders of nature and science. Whether you’re planting a garden, exploring a sensory bin, or doing a fun science experiment, seed activities offer endless opportunities for hands-on learning and discovery. ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Reading Tagged With: After School Activities, grade school, Kids in the Garden, Nature, Outdoor Fun, Preschool, Seeds, Spring, Summer

By Kim Vij

The Best Children’s Books About Seeds for Kids

Children's Books About Seeds

Discover the best children's books about seeds! From engaging stories to fascinating nonfiction, these books inspire curiosity about planting, growing, and nature’s wonders.Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Best Children’s Books About SeedsThere’s something truly magical about seeds—they hold the potential for life, growth, and endless discovery. Whether it's a tiny sunflower seed stretching toward the sky or a mysterious bean ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: After School Activities, Book List, gardening, grade school, Kids in the Garden, Preschool, Seeds, Virtual Book Club for Kids

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Printable Seed Activities Inspired by The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle

The Tiny Seed Printable Activities for Kids

Seeds can be such a fun hands-on experience for kids. Here are a few fun ways with printable seed activities inspired by The Tiny Seed that make seeds both playful and educational with children. Including a few of our favorite gardening books. We're learning about Gardening! Children are naturally attracted to seeds. Grab a few seed packets and have hours of fun learning and discovering with your child as they learn to plant and grow their own vegetables and flowers.Disclosure: ... Read more...

Filed Under: Gardening, Math, Reading Tagged With: Eric Carle, Kids in the Garden, Seeds, Spring, Virtual Book Club for Kids

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