Making Baklava is easier than you think. Here's a fun way to explore the world with food with your child and a yummy baklava recipe from Greece. I wish we had enough money to take our children to Greece, but let's be honest with 3 kids, one in college and the others 2 and 6 years old add to that a Hardworking Dad and a Stay at Home Mom we'll probably never get the chance to afford that trip. So we decided on the next best thing... we packed up our bags and headed to a local town that is known ... Read more...
Sending a Smart Kid to Kindergarten
Are you sending a smart kid to kindergarten? Maybe they are already reading, adding, and writing paragraphs. Afraid they will not be academically challenged? As a teacher and mom to "one of those kids" (don't worry, only one out of 3 was like this)Sending a Smart Kid to KindergartenHere are some commonly asked questions and a few thoughts on ways to help make your kindergarten year even more successful.Q: My kid knows all their letter names and letter sounds. They are reading already. ... Read more...
30+ Virtual Field Trips for Kids
Want to explore our world? Here are 30+ great Virtual Field Trips for early learners to explore from your home. From zoos and landmarks to famous museums, you can explore the world with your child with over a month of virtual field trips! One thing that the recent global quarantine has made us all realize very clearly is that we're all part of one earth. We all have many commonalities and many things that are unique to where we live. As we are at home, working from home and spending more time ... Read more...
10 Things To Put In A Children’s Piñata – That Are NOT Candy!
Skip the sweets. Here are the 10 Things To Put In A Children's Piñata - That Are NOT Candy that your kids will love! From Birthday Parties to Holiday Celebrations, these Pinata filler ideas are sure to be a hit!If you're looking for the best pinata fillers, we've got you covered! From cheap to eco-friendly to even healthy pinata fillers there's a spectrum of options that provide an alternative to filling your Pinata. Many even work for Pinatas fillers for toddlers.Which ... Read more...
Gingerbread Heart Pancakes
Have you ever tried Gingerbread Pancakes? Gingerbread happens to be a favorite at The Educators' Spin On It. Here's a fun twist on your family's favorite... pancakes!If you read your kids, "If You Give a Pig a Pancake," by Laura Numeroff, chances are, they will ask you to make PANCAKES for breakfast dinner. One thing I adore is cooking with and for my kids, so when the request came in for gingerbread pancakes and I happily obliged.Quick and Easy Option for Busy Parents:With three little ones, ... Read more...
Teaching Kids About Envelope Format
Yes - e-mail skills are important. But writing traditional snail mail is exciting PLUS, excellent writing skills give children a lifelong advantage. The only way they will know the envelope format is if we teach them.This activity is great for parents to do with their kids or teachers to set up as a literacy station.Envelope Format for KidsIn school, children with strong writing skills often outperform their peers in daily work and tests. Outside the classroom, writing skills enable children to ... Read more...
What kindergarten writing looks like – a year of student samples
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 LikeMy daughter is 5 years old. As a former kindergarten teacher, writing at this stage is my absolute favorite. I find great joy in "seeing" progress through writing and ... Read more...
Camel Race STEAM Activity Inspired by The Wooden Camel
Learn about racing camels as you create this Camel Race STEAM Activity with your child. Discover this tradition in world culture through a storybook inspired by the lives of the Turkana people of north-west Kenya.Here's how we made this Camel Race STEAM Activity... Disclosure: I received a complimentary review copy of The Wooden Camel, all opinions expressed are my own and I did not receive compensation for this post. Books have the ability to take you places all around the ... Read more...
Newspaper Engineering Challenges for Kids | STEM at Home & in the Classroom
Keeping kids entertained and learning on a budget is easy when you use recyclable materials. The possibilities for designing and building with newspapers are endless. When you have finished reading the Sunday paper this week, hand it to your kids and see what they can create!This is featured as part of our 50+ STEM Activities for Kids. Disclosure: Amazon Affiliate links to products.Newspaper Engineering Challenges for Kids STEM at Home OR in the ClassroomSTEM is a fancy acronym for Science, ... Read more...
Exploring Northern Lights with Kids through Art and Music
This northern lights art project for kids is so fun and easy as your child learns the science behind why they are formed. Plus we'll use art and music to explore together to create our very own Aurora Borealis.Come join us as we have our first Science Lesson about Sweden. While we explored the globe we discovered that Sweden is located in the Arctic Circle, a great place for watching the Northern Lights. Here's a fun way to learn about Science using both Art and Music.Learning about ... Read more...
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