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Water Lesson Plan for Toddlers

Water Activities for Toddlers

Toddlers love water! Take that enthusiasm and turn it into a water lesson plan for learning! Let's get wet and learn! Water Lesson Plan for Toddlers Where can you find water?What are the properties of water?How can water change?What things need water? Of course, water is such a broad topic that one week will just touch upon some of the basics. Every day we will have a 30-minute planned physical activity in addition to our learning. Our more structured learning time usually ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: Lesson Plan, Ocean, Preschool, Summer, Toddler, Tot School, water

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Water Fun with Babies and Toddlers

Water Table with Toys for Preschoolers and Toddler for summer fun

Explore these fun themed water table activities for your little one for summer fun! Playful ideas using a few fun items from around your house plus a few of our favorite toys for your water table. There is something magical about water and little ones. From some of those very first baths to their first time in the little baby pool, there's a feeling of excitement and joy in their faces.  There are so many things that you can do with water and your little ones we thought ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: Baby Time, Ocean, PLAY, Preschool, Summer, Toddler, water, Water Table

By Kim Vij

Easy Father’s Day Craft

Easy Father's Day Craft for Kids

Looking for a quick and easy craft for Father's Day? Why not make a special Painted DAD craft!  Trust me this is a very easy Father's Day craft your kids will want to share with DAD.   Here's what happened when I had both my 2 year old and my 6 year old created their very own artwork for their Daddy. Click here for an easy Mother's Day Craft Idea *This post contains affiliate links Easy Father's Day Craft for Kids to Make  Supplies ... Read more...

Filed Under: Arts Tagged With: Art projects, Creative Crafting, Father's Day, grade school, Kim, Preschool, Summer

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50+ Summer Recipes Kids Can Make: Easy, Fun & Healthy Cooking Ideas for Children

Summer Recipe for Kids with Download

Discover 50+ easy summer recipes kids can make including fruit snacks, smoothies, salads, patriotic treats, camping desserts, and BBQ recipes. Fun, healthy, kid-friendly cooking ideas for summer learning and family fun! Looking for fun ways to keep kids learning and creating this summer? These easy summer recipes for kids are a fun way to make memories together in the kitchen. From fruity popsicles and smoothies to colorful salads, beach-themed treats, camping snacks, and simple BBQ ... Read more...

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Cooking with Kids, grade school, Little Hands That Cook, Parenting, Preschool, Recipes, Summer

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Class Project for End of School Year

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Are you looking for a fun way to celebrate the end of the school year with your child's class? This ice cream themed class project for end of school year is sure to be a big hit! So easy to make and a fun keepsake to take home and celebrate their friends at school. We are sharing a fun way to remember your child's classmates and make your end of the school year ice cream party extra special. Ice Cream Themed Class Project for End Of Year Let's have fun with your class and ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: After School Activities, Class Project, End of School Year, grade school, Ice Cream, Preschool, Summer

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Summer Bucket List {Play Learn Make Go }

Summer Bucket List Planner

A fun spin on your Summer Bucket List! Using the concepts of play, learn, make and go plan out your summer with your child this year. Download and get planning for the summer today! Summer is just about to arrive at our house and we are so excited to begin our summer fun! To get planning I spent some time making plans with my daughters for what we want to do this summer with our kids. Are you looking for ideas for this summer? Summer Bucket List Ideas  Instead of ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Kids Games Tagged With: Afterschool Express, Blog Hops, grade school, Kim, learn, Monthly Planner, PLAY, Preschool, Summer

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How to write a letter for classroom placement or teacher request with a sample letter

How to Write a Classroom Placement Letter for your Grade Schooler

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 a sample classroom placement letter to get you started. I believe that it may or may not help in making your next year's 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 ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Afterschool Express, Amanda, Back to School, End of School Year, Parenting, Parenting with Purpose, Teacher Request

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What is a good gift to give kids on their last day of school?

Last Day of School Gift Ideas for Kids: Easy, inexpensive, and meaningful ideas for parents and teachers

Another school year has gone. Do you give a last day of school gift? Teachers and parents are looking for little ways to celebrate the ending of the school year. It is an accomplishment, an end, and a beginning to summer fun. What is a good gift to give kids on their last day of school that is…. Cheap – Easy – Meaningful That’s a hard combination. As a teacher, I usually give my students a little gift on the last day of school.  With 26 students, I didn’t want to spend a lot of ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: End of School Year, Gift Ideas, grade school, Preschool, Summer

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10 Things To Put In A Children’s Piñata – That Are NOT Candy!

Unicorn pinata sharing 10 fun things to put in a children's pinata that are not candy

Skip the sweets. Here are the 10 Things To Put In A Children's Piñata - That Are NOT Candy that your kids will love! From Birthday Parties to Holiday Celebrations, these Pinata filler ideas are sure to be a hit! If you're looking for the best pinata fillers, we've got you covered! From cheap to eco-friendly to even healthy pinata fillers there's a spectrum of options that provide an alternative to filling your Pinata. Many even work for Pinatas fillers for ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: Birthday Ideas, grade school, Parenting, Party Ideas, pinata, Preschool, Toys Suggestions

By Kim Vij

How to Discuss Memorial Day with Kids

Memorial Day Activities for Kids.

Memorial Day is a day of remembrance, it's also a time to enjoy the company of family and friends and celebrate our nation's freedom. Here are some activities for how to discuss Memorial Day with Kids. What is Memorial Day? When your kids ask, "What is Memorial Day?" be prepared to give them the proper answer. Originally called Decoration Day, Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have lost their lives in our nation's service. Memorial Day was officially proclaimed by ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: 4th of July, America, grade school, Kim, Memorial Day, Patriotism, Preschool

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