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Swimming Letters with Dory Sensory Bag for Kids to Make and Play

Child learning their Alphabet with hands-on Swimming Letters with Dory Sensory Bag

Are kids excited about Disney’s Finding Dory Movie? Channel this excitement by creating Swimming Letters with Dory Sensory Bag. Learning Objective.  Recognizing capital letter names and sounds. Remembering and knowing the letter names and sounds are part of the early childhood education curriculum.  A strong understanding of the sounds, phonics, can be helpful for children when learning to read.  This Swimming Letters with Dory Sensory Bag activity is great because ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Alphabet, Amanda, Ocean, Preschool, Summer

By Kim Vij

DIY Birthday Party Decorations with Elementary Aged Kids

Clothespin Mermaid Craft Idea for Kids at Ocean Themed Birthday Party

Create a fun ocean themed party with your child using just a few simple art supplies and build fun memories together. Here's how we created ours. Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. How to Make Your Own Birthday Party Decorations It was Birthday Weekend at our house!  My oldest daughter turned 7!  Can't believe she'll be starting Second Grade next Monday. It's no secret that we love having ... Read more...

Filed Under: Arts Tagged With: grade school, mermaid, Ocean, Ocean Theme, Party Ideas, Preschool, Summer, water

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Make a Mermaid Necklace

Mermaid Shell Necklace Craft

Help make your family's beach vacation memories last a little bit longer! Make an exquisite bejeweled keepsake of your summer beach adventure. A mermaid shell necklace is a perfect accessory for any occasion. GREAT for siblings to make together! Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Make a Jeweled Shell Necklace A.K.A. Mermaid Necklace Supplies - Prep Work - This craft project will require the use of a small to medium size shell with a hole at the top. Take ... Read more...

Filed Under: Arts Tagged With: Amanda, grade school, mermaid, Ocean, Preschool, Seashells, Summer

By Kim Vij

Tips for Visiting the OdySea Aquarium in Arizona

Visiting the OdySea Aquarium in Scottsdale Arizona

We traveled to discover a special spot where the desert meets the ocean at the OdySea Aquarium in Scottsdale, Arizona. This one of a kind attraction features interactive exhibits and unique views of aquatic life to make lifelong impressions to love and appreciate water animals in rivers, lakes and oceans. Disclosure: We received complimentary tickets in exchange to share our personal review of the OdySea Aquarium. All opinions expressed are my own.  OdySea Aquarium As you enter ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Travel Tagged With: Arizona, Ocean, Review, Travel

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What kindergarten writing looks like – a year of student samples

what a year of kindergarten writing looks like

Kindergarten writing starts off as letters and moves towards full simple 5 sentence paragraphs at the end of the year. Here is one child's progression on kindergarten writing throughout the year, a glimpse into the kindergarten writing standards, and resources for teaching writing to kindergarten. What Kindergarten Writing Looks Like My daughter is 5 years old. As a former kindergarten teacher, writing at this stage is my absolute favorite. I find great joy in "seeing" ... Read more...

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: After School Activities, Amanda, grade school, Kindergarten, Parenting, writing

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First Grade Teacher Request Letter

Write a first grade teacher request letter this year to give your child the extra boost into getting their best match classroom to learn and grow.

Kindergarten has gone by fast. Now is the time to start thinking about writing your child’s first grade teacher request letter. Although many schools discourage parents from requesting a particular teacher by name, they do allow parents to write a teacher request letter. As a former kindergarten and first grade teacher, now mom to a soon-to-be first grader, I too am writing this letter for my son. Affiliate links. Finding the BEST Classroom Fit for First Grade First grade is a big ... Read more...

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

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Getting the Teacher You Want

Tips for Getting the Teacher You Want for your child in the upcoming school year. From conferences to writing a placement request letter and everything in between

This school year is coming to an end and some of us are already looking ahead to next fall. I want my kids to LOVE going to school and enjoy learning. Every year we write a classroom request letter and have been fortunate that our kids have connected well with their teachers.  Because the truth is, a great classroom teacher makes all the difference in the world. Here are some ideas for getting the teacher you want for your child in the upcoming school year. Affiliate ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Back to School, End of School Year, grade school, Parenting, Parenting with Purpose, Teacher Request

By Kim Vij

How to Make a Paint Resist Toy Boat Art Project

Paint Resist Toy Boat Art Project for Preschoolers

Your preschooler can practice fine motor skills with this adorable paint resist toy boat art project inspired by our favorite boat books for kids. Ahoy there!  It's the theme of BOATS at our Weekly Virtual Book Club for Kids  A boat theme can be so much fun with your preschooler.  There are so many fun books and imaginary play ideas that they will adore.   Plus you can sneak in some learning with games likes this Pool Noodle Alphabet Boat Matching ... Read more...

Filed Under: Arts Tagged With: art project, boats, grade school, Preschool, Virtual Book Club for Kids, water

By Kim Vij

Exploring Food History and Culture with The Traveling Taco

The Traveling Taco Book Review

Discover the surprising history and global roots of favorite foods in The Traveling Taco by Mia Wenjen. A fun, fact-filled picture book perfect for curious kids, food lovers, and families who enjoy learning through reading. Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. I received a copy of this book to review, all opinions expressed are my own. The Traveling Taco Book Review Did you know many well-known dishes are food immigrants? The Al Pastor Taco traveled ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Reading Tagged With: After School Activities, Book Review, Cooking with Kids, Diverse Books, Diversity, grade school, Multicultural Children's Book Day, Read Your World, Recipes

By Kim Vij

Teacher Appreciation Super Hero Themed Week

Super Hero Teacher Appreciation Week Ideas for Planning

Do you want to celebrate the teachers at your school for teacher appreciation week? We recently discovered a fun way to celebrate your teacher's superpowers in her classroom.  Here's how... Teachers truly are our modern day superheroes. Teacher Appreciation Super Hero Themed Week Day in and day out they show up before the sun rises to prepare for the day.  They work all day long making sure that each student is working to their fullest potential.  They are usually ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: grade school, Kim, superheros, Teacher Appreciation, Teacher Gift Ideas

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