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The BEST Sidewalk Chalk Activities for Kids

Child holding sidewalk chalk to play learning activities

I have an open pack of sidewalk chalk sitting in my garage. You probably do to. Kids just gravitate towards the bright colored chalk. Sidewalk chalk is an inexpensive, readily available material for play and learning. The best sidewalk chalk activities are colorful, fun, and invite creative thinking.  Grab a few pieces, put them in a plastic bag, and tuck them in your purse for fun on-the-go learning. Try one or all of these playful learning chalk activities for kids. Disclosure: ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: After School Activities for Kids, chalk, grade school, Outdoor Fun, Preschool, sidewalk chalk, Summer

By Kim Vij

July Activities for Kids {Free Summer Activity Calendar}

July Activities for Kids

It's the middle of summer break! Are you looking for a few fun things to do with your child? Check out our July Activities for Kids. It includes our Free Summer Activity Calendar! Here are our top picks for July Themes and Activities for Kids... July Activities for Kids We've put together this list of fun and educational July activities for kids below. Be sure to start off your July fun with a few summer virtual field trips! You can use the table of content for easy ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: 4th of July, grade school, July, Monthly Planner, Preschool, Summer

By Kim Vij

Edible Flag and Crafts for the 4th of July

4th of July Snack for Kids with Fruit

Here's a quick and easy patriotic snack for the 4th of July! Grab some strawberries, blueberries, icing and graham crackers and make your own edible flag! Let the kids do all the work and have tons of fun! Perfect for a 4th of July Playdate or party with friends! Make Your Own Edible Flag This is one 4th of July snack that the kids can make on their own with just a few ingredients. Ingredients  Directions:  Host a Fourth of July Playdate We invited our ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Recipes Tagged With: 4th of July, America, Cooking with Kids, Fruit, grade school, Preschool, Recipes, Snack, Summer

By Kim Vij

Washington, D.C. Virtual Field Trip for Kids

Let's go to our nation's capital on this Washington, D.C. Virtual Field Trip for Kids! Get prepared to fully immerse yourself in U.S. History as you explore Washington, D.C.

Let's go to our nation's capital on this Washington, D.C. Virtual Field Trip for Kids! Get prepared to fully immerse yourself in U.S. History as you explore Washington, D.C. Which popular Washington, D.C. destination will you explore first? TIP: Use this Table of Content to help you navigate which locations you want to take a virtual tour of. Explore 30+ Virtual Field Trips for Kids Washington DC Virtual Field Trip for Kids Are you planning a trip to Washington, D.C. with ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Travel Tagged With: Election Day, grade school, Patriotism, Travel, Virtual Field Trip, Washington DC

By Kim Vij

15 Easy 4th of July Treats for Kids

15 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 ... Read more...

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 4th of July, Desserts, Patriotism, Recipes, Summer

By Kim Vij

4th of July Star Rice Krispie Treats Recipe

Red, White and Blue Sprinkles on Star Rice Krispie Treat for 4th of July Dessert

A quick and easy treat for the 4th of July! Create these yummy 4th of July Star Recipe Krispie Treats with the kids. Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. 4th of July Star Rice Krispie Recipe Add this fun patriotic dessert to your list of 4th of July Dessert Recipes to celebrate this next Independence day with your family. A perfect dessert idea to get the kid involved in the kitchen with. Here's how to make: Gather your ingredients to create which are ... Read more...

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 4th of July, Cooking with Kids, Recipes, Summer

By Kim Vij

Patriotic Magnetic Sensory Bottle for Kids

Patriotic Magnetic Sensory Bottle for Kids

Create a patriotic magnetic sensory bottle and discover hands on science fun with this red, white and blue activity for the fourth of July with your child. Grab a few items from around the house to create this sensory bottle with a surprise science element. Here's how to make your own patriotic activity...  Disclosure: Amazon referral links used within this post.  Patriotic Magnetic Sensory Bottle This Patriotic Magnetic Sensory Bottle can provide your child with hours of ... Read more...

Filed Under: Science, STEM Tagged With: 4th of July, grade school, magnets, Preschool, Sensory Bottle, STEM, Summer

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Hands-On Science and Math Book Review: Density Science Experiment

A science experiment with Density and Matter for Kids

My grade school children have less than 30 minutes a day for science. I know that this is a VERY short time for teachers to prepare and carry out a hands-on experience. Sadly, that means much of science in school is reading from non-fiction text, filling out worksheets, and watching short video clips on science topics.  As a parent, it has been my mission to enrich their after school learning with a minimum of one hands-on science experiment at home every week. Disclosure: ... Read more...

Filed Under: Science Tagged With: grade school, Kids Activity Book Review, Preschool, Review, science, Science Fun, STEM, Summer, Video

By The Educators Spin On It

World Play-Doh Day & National Symbols Lesson Plan

Making National Symbols with Play-doh

Teach your child about the meaning and value of the national symbols with this SUPER FUN Play-Doh Lesson! “I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Hasbro. I received product samples to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation.” I try to set out  a Play-Doh invitation to play at least once a week.  This invitation to play includes a variety of colors and one or two additional materials to explore. ... Read more...

Filed Under: Arts, Kids Activities, Reading Tagged With: 4th of July, After School Activities, grade school, Lesson Plan, Patriotism, playdough, Preschool, social studies, Summer

By The Educators Spin On It

Cat in the Hat inspired 2 Ingredient Popsicles

Cat in the Hat inspired 2 Ingredient Popsicles for kids to make and eat! Summer treats. Homemade popsicles. EASY to make.

It may be hot outside, but nothing cools kids off better than a Popsicle and a good book.  These Cat in the Hat inspired 2 Ingredient Popsicles is SUPER easy for kids to make and eat! This article contains affiliate links. Cat in the Hat inspired 2 Ingredient Popsicles Summertime is a great time to revisit favorite books. The Cat in the Hat story lends well to anything and everything red and white stripes! Making it the perfect inspiration for these healthy summertime ... Read more...

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Amanda, Cooking with Kids, Dr. Seuss, Fruit, Recipes, Summer

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