The kids have started their first week of school. It brings back all sorts of emotions. I am so proud to see how they have grown over the years and so lucky to be their mom. This year we are starting a new back to school tradition - Friday Night Family BBQ. This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Dixie. The opinions and text are all mine. This post contains Amazon Affiliate links. Back to School Traditions - Friday Night Family Barbecue I'd like to say that I made ... Read more...
Pigeon and Bus Activities inspired by Mo Willems
Learn the letters of the alphabet and letter sounds with your favorite Pigeon. Story time just got funnier with the addition of Mo Willems Pigeon Books at our house recently. In honor of school starting and our recent Bus Tours this summer we wanted to feature Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! Has your child discovered the character Pigeon by Mo Willems yet? This post contains affiliate links to Amazon Books. We're excited to welcome you to the Virtual Book Club for Kids ... Read more...
Lunch Box Ideas for Back to School
Need some new lunch box ideas? Are you wondering what to Pack for School Lunch as we head back to school? That's the question we want to answer here for you at The Educators' Spin On It. Every day it's something you have to think about when you have kids and what you're going to send with them to school or even at home too. Here are some of our favorite lunch box ideas for kids. We've gathered our top lunch box idea PINS just for you! Don't forget to pin it for ideas ... Read more...
Meet the Teacher Tips for Parents
Meet the teacher is a great event to calm the nerves of both parent and child. It is a chance to peek into your child's classroom, meet other families who will be in class with your child, preview the curriculum and say hi to the teacher. As a former teacher, and mom to 3 - I've gone through more than a few meet the teacher events. Here are some of the best Meet the Teacher Tips for parents. We applied for our daughter to be enrolled at a local charter school with a ... Read more...
Creating Effective Morning Routines for Your Elementary School Child
Getting everyone ready for school in the mornings can get a little crazy. Here are some simple and effective morning routines for your elementary school child. Creating Effective Morning Routine for School Days Parenting an elementary school child is tons of fun! They crave independence, are helpful (most of the time), and can do many things on their own (like getting dressed, pouring cereal, putting their shoes on). BUT, my elementary school child likes to do things on her own ... Read more...
Why You Should Be Using Beginner Pencils for Handwriting Practice
Beginner pencils can make a big difference in your child's success in handwriting. Here are some playful tips for improving their proper pencil grip. This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Ticonderoga. All opinions are 100% mine. Affiliate links included in this post. Teaching young children to learn to write is one of my most favorite things to do. Giving a child the right writing tools to be successful is an important step. A large size round No. 2 pencil is ... Read more...
Science Sensory Bottles Experiment for Density Exploration
Finding ways to sneak science and fun in at home can be super rewarding as a parent. This science sensory bottles experiment provides your child the chance to explore the concept of density through colorful crayons and water bottles and a little mystery materials. Plus it gives them a chance to simply learn the art of observing and problem-solving on their own, which is a win in my book. Here's how to make your own Science Sensory Bottles. This post contains affiliate ... Read more...
Sensory Bottle Math Game with Crayons
Crayons are such an iconic symbol for back to school with kids. Add a sensory bottle math game using a crayon theme for this super colorful math game! Let's have a little math fun with some crayons to celebrate the beginning of the school year! We'll focus on colors, number recognition, graphing, ordinal numbers and even some fine motor skills. Affiliate links used in the post. Sensory Bottle Math Game with Crayons This math game was such a hit in our house after ... Read more...
Teaching Kids How to Make Friends
As we head back-to-school this year, the topic of how to make friends once again becomes the focus of our character development conversations around the dinner table. Friends are an important part of our lives. They bring value to our lives in numerous ways. As my children get prepared to start a new academic school year, we focus on remembering how to make new friends. How to Make Friends Although my children are extraverts, they have struggled at different times throughout their ... Read more...
After School Snack Ideas With a Printable Surprise!
Make after school a special time with these fresh after school snack ideas with your child! It's just the thing that brings that smile I've missed all day to my child's face and pair perfectly with DASANI® water for a refreshing afternoon snack! This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, INC. and The Coca-Cola Company, all opinions are mine alone. #AFreshIdeaForAfterSchool #CollectiveBias School's back in session and I'm going to admit as a mom, I'm missing the ... Read more...
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