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World Play-Doh Day & National Symbols Lesson Plan

Making National Symbols with Play-doh

Teach your child about the meaning and value of the national symbols with this SUPER FUN Play-Doh Lesson! “I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Hasbro. I received product samples to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation.” I try to set out  a Play-Doh invitation to play at least once a week.  This invitation to play includes a variety of colors and one or two additional materials to explore. ... Read more...

Filed Under: Arts, Kids Activities, Reading Tagged With: 4th of July, After School Activities, grade school, Lesson Plan, Patriotism, playdough, Preschool, social studies, Summer

By The Educators Spin On It

Muffin Tin Camping Theme Reading Game

Muffin Tin Camping Theme Reading Game, a fun way to practice syllable counting and begining sounds. Great for preschool and kindergarten literacy centers

The fireflies are out. The weather's warm. The sky is full of stars. Now is the perfect time to pack your bags and set up camp. Kids will love to pretend going camping with sheet forts or play tents in the living room or go camping for real outdoors this time of year. Capitalize on their excitement and make and play this camping theme muffin tin reading game.  It's a fun little game to strengthen fine motor skills and develop phonemic awareness. Affiliate links. Reprinted with ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Amanda, learning games, Muffin Tin, reading activities

By Kim Vij

10+ Indoor Tent Activities to Keep the Kid Entertained

10+ Indoor Tent Activities for Kids

Playing in a tent can be a fun and educational experience for kids. It can help them develop their creativity, problem-solving skills, teamwork, self-reliance, and nature appreciation. There's something magical about the power of an indoor tent for a child. Think back to your childhood... some of your best memories are from the tent you built with your sibling or friend. I know you remember that feeling. Let's make the best of this summer and build a magical tent for our kids to ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: Camping, grade school, Preschool, Pretend Play, Summer, Tent, toddlers

By Kim Vij

How to Host Your Own Nursery Rhyme Olympics

Nursery Rhyme Olympics for Kids. 10+ Learning Ideas to go with popular children's nursery Rhymes from Mother Goose

Nursery Rhymes can be a popular theme for hosting a playdate with friends. You can even plan a special nursery rhyme event with your child's preschool or host your own Tot School . Here are 10 Fun ways to get creative with your favorite nursery rhyme. This post contains affiliate links to Amazon.  This week's theme for the Weekly Virtual Book Club for Kids in Nursery Rhymes. Do you have a favorite Rhyme?  This Nursery Rhyme Book Set below is one of my ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Games Tagged With: grade school, Nursery Rhymes, Olympics, Preschool, Virtual Book Club for Kids

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Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star Books and Nursery Rhyme Craft for Kids

Twinkle Twinkle LIttle Star Crafts for Preschoolers

Nursery rhymes are a fantastic tool for learning language, phonemic awareness, and the rhythm of words- helping to set children up for future success with reading. This twinkle, twinkle, little star lyrics and craft activity is great for children of any age - especially preschoolers! Sure, many of us may KNOW the nursery rhymes - but are we singing them with our children? As a kindergarten teacher, I can tell you that less than half of each class knew their nursery rhymes. Although ... Read more...

Filed Under: Arts Tagged With: Amanda, Nursery Rhymes, Playful Preschool, Preschool, stars

By Kim Vij

Blueberry Activities, Books, And Recipes

Blueberry Recipes for Kids to make

Tips for blueberry picking with kids. PLUS 30 Blueberry Recipes to get your little ones into the kitchen for some blueberry fun. A fun twist with Blueberries for our Little Hands that Cook with Books Series! I've gathered 30 Blueberry Recipes just for you! When we got home with from blueberry picking with baskets full of blueberries I thought to myself what am I going to make with all of these berries. Here are my top suggestions... 30 Blueberry Recipes for Kids to Make ... Read more...

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Blueberries, Book List, grade school, Kids in the Garden, Little Hands That Cook, Preschool, Recipes

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Ready to Blend Blueberry Smoothie Packs for the Freezer

Ready to Blend Blueberry Smoothie Packs for the Freezer

I need quick and healthy side dishes, drinks, desserts, breakfasts, snacks for my 3 young kids. Ready to blend Blueberry Smoothie Packs for my freezer are a great way to save the summer bounty all year AND feed my family healthy on a budget. Harvesting Blueberries for Freezer Blueberry Smoothie Packs Last week, my three little kiddos and I trooped across town and snuggled into a cave of towering blueberry bushes.  The birds chirped. The butterflies fluttered.  The blueberries ... Read more...

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Amanda, Blueberries, Smoothie, Sunday Supper

By The Educators Spin On It

Tot school – Ice Cream King Playdate!

Ice Cream Activities for Toddlers. Host your own Ice Cream King Playdate with friends with this fun and tasty activities.

Ice Cream Activities for Toddlers! Host your own Ice Cream King Playdate with friends with these fun and tasty activities. Here's how to host your own ice cream tot school! When my now 30-month-old was just a wee, plump lad, we had bestowed upon him the title of "Blueberry King. He started picking blueberries with us when he was only 8 months old and finds great joy in being outside amongst the blueberry bushes. (See our Blueberry Picking and Cooking Post) We decided to combine ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: Amanda, Blueberries, Ice Cream, Preschool, Toddler, Tot School

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Best Summer Science Experiments for Kids

Best Summer Science Experiements for Kids

Fill your home or classroom with a few of the Best Summer Science Experiments for kids. These experiments fit in perfectly with learning about life cycles, environment, growing, and changing. Use them to support and enrich your child's academic experience. Best Summer Science Experiments were selected (with the help of my kids) based on: Doing science experiments with your children Consider getting the materials for one (or more) of these science experiments for your ... Read more...

Filed Under: Science, STEM Tagged With: grade school, Science experiment, STEM, Summer

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EASY D.I.Y. Fathers’ Day Gift that Kids Can Make

Father's Day Poem for Kids to Make

Looking for a meaningful gift idea? Create a Kid-Made Cinquain for an Easy Father's Day Gift for Dad. A gift he'll treasure from the kids. My Dad is the best hands-on Dad and Grandpa. My husband is too! We are SO lucky to have men that are willing to takes us fishing, sharks tooth hunting with you, cook with us, and play! He has taught me that the best things in life are the people you love. So when it comes time for a Father's Day Gift, we would buy them the world. But the reality is ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: 3 to 5, Activities for Preschoolers, Afterschool Express, Amanda, Father's Day

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