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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

By Kim Vij

A Zoo in My Backyard? Discovering Wildlife with My Baby

Discovering Backyard zoo with your baby

Turn everyday moments into adventures with a zoo in my backyard for babies—spot real animals and insects while enjoying simple, sensory-rich nature play. Babies and Toddlers are naturally interested in animals. Many times your family pet ends up being one of your babies first words. Then they begin to discover animal toys, our toy animals currently get lined up one by one when she's playing with them and carried all around the room. Her next thing she loves ... Read more...

Filed Under: Gardening Tagged With: Animals, baby, Baby Time, Kids in the Garden, Kim, Nature, Outdoor Fun, zoo

By The Educators Spin On It

Living and Nonliving Garden Walk with FREE printable

living and non-living lesson plan for kids

Teach kids to pay attention to the world around them with a Living and Nonliving Garden Walk. Free printable to guide their discovery. How do you know if something is alive? For adults, it's an easy question. Your children may not easily identify. Teach them how to decide if something is with a Living and Nonliving Garden Walk How to Organize a Living and Nonliving Garden Walk Not only do I get to garden in my backyard, but I also volunteer one afternoon a week in my daughters' ... Read more...

Filed Under: Gardening Tagged With: gardening, grade school, Kids in the Garden, outdoor, Preschool, science, Summer

By The Educators Spin On It

Germination Science Experiment

A math and science spin off the classic green bean germination science experiment

In this twist on the classic germination science experiment, children will test the germination rate of 10 green bean seeds. From making predictions to collecting data, your little scientists will learn all about seeds and how plants grow. Let's get started with this germination of seeds activity!  Affiliate links to products like the super cute Melissa & Doug Sunny Patch Tootle Turtle Tote Set pictured in the above picture! An Easy Germination Science Experiment for Kids to ... Read more...

Filed Under: Gardening, Science Tagged With: #afterschool, gardening, Kids in the Garden, Kindergarten, Preschool, Seeds, Summer

By Kim Vij

Seeds Are Everywhere: Fun Ways to Teach Your Child About Seeds

Fun Ways to Teach Kids About Seeds

Discover the hidden world of seeds around us and explore fun ways to teach your child about nature’s building blocks. From seed hunts and kitchen explorations to planting mini gardens and reading engaging books, explore creative ideas to nurture curiosity and appreciation for the environment. Have you ever stopped to think about how many seeds surround us every day? Seeds are everywhere, often hiding in plain sight. Every fruit and vegetable we eat contains seeds, from the tiny strawberry ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Science Tagged With: After School Activities, grade school, Kids in the Garden, Outdoor Fun, Preschool, science, Seeds, Spring, Summer

By The Educators Spin On It

Starting Seeds Indoors with Kids

Starting Seeds Indoors with Kids

Discover simple tips for starting seeds indoors with kids! Learn how to create a fun, hands-on learning garden at home to teach children about plants and gardening. Please note that I have no special training in gardening, but that I enjoy teaching my children about the world, having them learn about food and where it comes from, and being able to pick fresh produce to feed our family. Starting Seeds Indoors with Kids I have never been very successful at starting seeds inside. As a ... Read more...

Filed Under: Gardening Tagged With: Amanda, Kids in the Garden, Seeds

By Kim Vij

Caterpillar Math with Recycled Lids

Caterpillar Math with lids

Create a fun hands-on busy bag activity for kids this spring with this caterpillar math game with lids. Start saving your lids for this eco-friendly game. We're having so much fun in BUG WEEK as part of our Virtual Book Club Summer Camp! Today is Eric Carle's Birthday so in honor of him and one very hungry caterpillar it's time for some Caterpillar fun! We created a fun and simple math game using lids! It's works perfect for siblings too.  You can adjust the level of ... Read more...

Filed Under: Math Tagged With: Book Activities, Butterflies and Caterpillars, Butterfly, Caterpillars, Eric Carle, grade school, math, Spring, VBC Summer Camp

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