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Arizona Activities for Kids

10 Landmarks to Visit with Kids in Arizona

Have you ever wondered what it's like in the West? Here are my top 10 places to visit with Arizona with kids. Little unknown fact, I grew up in a very hot dry climate for 5 years in a special area called Paradise Valley.  Seriously it was called that! From Ages 8 to 13 I lived in Phoenix, Arizona and loved it!   We were so lucky to have the opportunity to bring my son there to visit many years ago and share that region of the USA with them.  I can't wait to bring the girls too. I ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading, Travel Tagged With: #bookingUSA, Arizona, Booking Across the USA, Kim, reading activities, Southwest, Travel, Traveling Ideas

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Veterans Day Activities for Kids

Veterans Day Activities for Kids

Here are Veterans Day activities you can do with kids to help teach them about the day. Veterans day crafts, projects, and books to help them show their support for our veterans on this special day and throughout the year. Veteran's Day Activities for Kids  Veterans Day is observed on November 11 each year. The observance preserves the historical significance of the date, World War I fighting ceased seven months earlier when an armistice, or temporary cessation of ... Read more...

Filed Under: Cultural Education Tagged With: #learningafterschool, Afterschool Express, Book List, Community Outreach, grade school, Kim, Patriotism, Preschool, Veterans Day

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Veterans Day Books for Kids

Veterans Day Books for Kids

Explore this collection of the best Veterans Day Books for Kids. Learn about ways to honor and thank our veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. Take time this Veterans Day with your child to learn more about our soldiers as we celebrate them. Disclosure: This post contains Amazon Affiliate links. Veterans Day Books for Kids Veterans Day is observed on November 11 each year. There are some simple ways to ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Book List, Community Outreach, Fall, grade school, Patriotism, Preschool, Veterans Day

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Moab 4×4 Hummer Tour with Moab Adventure Center

Moab 4x4 Hummer Tours with Moab Adventure Center

Explore your adventurous side with a 4x4 Hummer tour in Moab, Utah! A family-friendly activity that's exhilarating for all ages. This guided off-road adventure is packed full of gorgeous views and unforgettable memories with the help of the team at Moab Adventure Center! Disclosure: We received complimentary tickets and discounted tickets from Moab Adventure Centure in exchange for sharing our review. All opinions expressed are my own. Guided Off-Road Hummer Tour in Moab, ... Read more...

Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: get outdoors, grade school, Kim, Preschool, Review, Travel, Utah

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Mighty 5 Virtual Field Trip for Kids: Utah’s National Parks

The Mighty 5 Virtual Field Trips for Kids to Utah's National Parks

Do you want to learn about the Mighty 5 National Parks in Utah? Let's go on a virtual adventure with this Mighty 5 Virtual Field Trip for Kids! Explore with kid friendly videos and fun facts about Zion, Bryce, Capitol Reef, Canyonlands, and Arches National Parks. Disclosure: This post contains Amazon Affiliate Links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Mighty 5 Virtual Field Trip for Kids Did you know that there are five amazing national parks located in ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Travel Tagged With: grade school, National Parks, Travel, Utah, Virtual Field Trip

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Why We Need to Rise Up Together For Our Children’s Tomorrow

Rise Up Together with Advocacy for our Children's tomorrow

There are so many reasons why we need to understand how the nation's politics and our voting system really works as Americans.  The biggest one is for our children's tomorrow... Will you RISE UP and be a VOICE?  Advocating for Others Through Government Leaders The past year has been an eye opener for many Americans including for me personally. We've seen, step by step, how the election process happens for the President of the United States. The truth for ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Advocacy, Community Outreach, Election Day, grade school, Parenting with Purpose, Patriotism, president, volunteer, voting

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GO VOTE! Resources for Teaching Kids About Election Day

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Explore this collection of children's books about voting and resources for teaching kids about election day. It's a special time in your child's life to see how our government works in the United States of America. We encourage all of our readers of The Educators' Spin On It to take the time to GO VOTE! I speak from personal experience watching my husband work so very hard to get his US citizenship over the course of many many years and lots of money involved in the ... Read more...

Filed Under: Cultural Education, Reading Tagged With: Bilingual Babies, Book List, Election Day, Fall, Kim, Patriotism, Presidents Day, voting

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Simple & Fun Election Day Activities for Toddlers

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Are you looking to celebrate Election Day with your toddler or preschooler? These kid-friendly activities are the perfect introduction to what it means to be civically responsible and vote. Simple Fun Election Day Activities for Toddlers Affiliate links used to Amazon in this post. Patriotic Headband for Election Day Activities Focus Skill: Making AB Patterns Materials Needed Directions Wee Sing America  is truly my go-to classroom and home resource for ... Read more...

Filed Under: Arts, Kids Activities Tagged With: Creative Crafting, Election Day, Patriotism, toddlers, voting

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Talking With Your Child About the Presidential Election

Learning about the Presidential Election with Kids

Teaching our children about the importance of voting is a role as parents we need to embrace and educate our children about. Many have fought before us and continue to do so around the world to ensure that we have our voting rights as United States of America Citizens. That being said, this presidential election year has been quite a year to try to walk through with your impressionable children due to some of the topics that are being addressed in political campaigns. I imagine our ... Read more...

Filed Under: Cultural Education, Parenting Tagged With: America, Election Day, grade school, Patriotism, Preschool, School Ages, voting

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What to Tell Our Children About Democracy and Hope After the Election

Talking with Kids About the Election Results

In the wake of a deeply divisive election, our responsibility as parents is to guide our children with compassion and hope, helping them navigate their emotions, understand the importance of democracy, and find their voices in shaping a future that reflects our values. Here are some age-appropriate ways to discuss the recent election, with strategies to inspire hope. These approaches can help guide our children through this moment, enabling them to understand and find their voices in the face ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Diversity, Election Day, Parenting, voting

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