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Making Noodles from Scratch with Kids

How to Make Homemade Noodles from Scratch with Kids

Cooking noodles from scratch with kids teaches them about the products that go into noodles. I make noodles from scratch as a parenting choice because I want them to learn the value of time and resources that it takes to make noodles. Even I look at a box of noodles in the store from a different perspective. Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. When do we make noodles from scratch? I am a hybrid parent. Meaning, I love to make things from scratch, but I ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Recipes Tagged With: 3-5, Activities for Preschoolers, After School, Amanda, Cooking with Kids, Little Hands That Cook, Make, Preschool, Recipes

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Airplane Number Games

Airplane Number Games for kids to practice recognizing numbers 1-10. Easy to make, fun to play. 3 more game variations included!

Fly numbered airplanes into buckets and bins in this easy to make, fun to play learning game! For this Airplane Number Games you will need is a few sheets of bright colored paper.  Get ready for some high flying number learning action! This math learning game is best suited for preschool - first grade. Game adaptations are provided below. This article contains affiliate links Airplane Number Games Math Standard: Recognizing the numbers 1-10 Materials ... Read more...

Filed Under: Math Tagged With: Airplane, Amanda, math, Preschool, Transportation, Transportation Activity

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DIY Travel Busy Bag for Writing Practice

Travel Busy Bag for Writing Practice

All of our bags are packed and we are ready to go! As an avid solo parent traveler (I fly at least 3 times per year on my own with 3 young children), I can honestly say I am becoming a master travel busy bag packer. With active kids, traveling prepared is a must. Here is one activity that keeps my 2 youngest, ages 2 and 5, happy and busy for at least 15 minutes. DIY Travel Busy Bag for Writing Practice Affiliate links included. Materials Needed: How to Make the Writing ... Read more...

Filed Under: Cultural Education, Writing Tagged With: Airplane, Amanda, Busy Bag, Toddler, Transportation, Traveling Ideas, writing

By Kim Vij

Best Children’s Books About Cars and Trucks

Children's Books about Cars and Trucks

Discover the best children's books about cars and trucks! Engage young readers with fun stories, bright illustrations, and exciting adventures. Plus we've included car and truck themed book activities to go along with these popular children's books. Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Best Children's Books About Cars & Trucks Young children love books about cars and trucks because these machines are ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: After School Activities, Book Activities, Book List, cars, construction, grade school, Little Blue Truck, Preschool, Trains, Transportation, Virtual Book Club for Kids

By Kim Vij

DIY Chalkboard Town in a Box

Chalkboard Town for Kids Play with Recycled Box

Creating play activities and learning activities out of everyday items is one of our favorite things to do at The Educators' Spin On It. We invite you to take a peek at how a pin on Pinterest inspired a mom, and dear friend of ours, to create a playful Chalkboard Box Town! Think Outside the BOX! I had a big cardboard box left over from a present my son received and I saw my boys playing with it on and off. I knew I didn't want to throw it away but I wanted to create something special ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: cars, chalk, Chalkboard Craft, Guest Post, Outdoor Fun, PLAY, Preschool, sidewalk chalk, toddlers, Transportation, Transportation Activity

By Kim Vij

Paper Train Tutorial for Kids

If your kids are like mine they are very fascinated in trains. Freight Train by Donald Crews is a book that inspired my crew to create their very own DIY paper train for hours of play. Here's how to make your own. This post contains affiliate links This month we're featuring Freight Train by Donald Crews for the Virtual Book Club for Kids. It's a colorful and bright book that is inviting to babies, toddlers, preschoolers and even grade schoolers based on the extention ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Book Extensions, Donald Crews, Kim, reading activities, Trains, Transportation, Virtual Book Club

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Creating a Name Train Craft And Train Snack for Preschoolers

Name Train Craft Idea and Train Snack Ideas

Create your very own Name Train with this preschool craft idea.  Plus enjoy a delicious train snack as you read the popular story Freight Train by Donald Crews. Here's how to make this train themed ideas with your preschooler.   Disclosure: This post contains Affiliate Links to Amazon We're featuring Donald Crews  for the Virtual Book Club for Kids this Month!  One of my favorites books by him is Freight Train.  It's such a fun way to teach ... Read more...

Filed Under: Arts, Reading Tagged With: Book Activities, Colors, Kim, Recipe, Trains, Transportation, Virtual Book Club for Kids

By Kim Vij

How to Make a Magnetic Construction Site for Kids to Explore

Construction Themed Sensory Bin for Preschoolers with Magnets

Discover through a fun magnetic construction themed activity about magnets!  Create a magnetic construction site!  Here's how. This week we're featuring the book Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site as our book for the Weekly Virtual Book Club for Kids. With just a few items for around your home, you can make your own sensory play idea for the theme of construction. Plus sneak in a little science too. Let's explore how to create a magnetic construction site. Click here ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading, Science Tagged With: 100 Fun and Easy Learning Games for Kids, construction, grade school, magnets, Preschool, STEM, trucks, Virtual Book Club for Kids

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Exploring Science with Trains – Discovering Magnetism

Discovering Magnets with Trains

Try these fun ideas for exploring science with trains. Using several train activities your child will use trains to explore and discover magnetism. Exploring Science with Trains Disclosure: This post contains Amazon Affiliate links. Research Before Beginning Kids Activity I admit that I am not an expert when it comes to magnets, but I wanted to have a basic understanding of some key terms to be better able to explain them to my children. A quick 3-5 minute article will help me ... Read more...

Filed Under: Science Tagged With: Amanda, Preschool, STEM, Trains, Transportation

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Preschool Math Activities with Trains

A playful way to learn about math with preschoolers... TRAINS! Explore these preschool math activities with trains. Preschool Math Activities with Trains Preschool math is about counting and number sense (what the number represents) and a whole lot more. When you think of building a strong mathematics base for your child, think beyond the highest number your child can count to. Preschool math is about Numbers, Counting, Operations (adding and subtracting), Shapes, Sorting, ... Read more...

Filed Under: Math Tagged With: Amanda, math, Preschool, Trains, Transportation

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