• Travel
  • Reading
  • Math
  • Science
  • Writing
  • Recipes

The Educators' Spin On It

Learning Games and Activities

  • Home
  • About
  • Blog
  • BOOK CLUB
  • Shop
  • Contact

By Kim Vij

Thank You Gift Ideas for Your Child’s Teacher

Teacher Themed Globe, pencils and flowers for Teacher Appreciation Day

What's the best thank you gift for teachers? Are you are trying to decide what to give our child’s teacher for these special occasions like the holidays, Teacher Appreciation Day or even the End of the School Year? The question we all find ourselves asking is, what will they REALLY like and USE? We decided we’d ask our favorite teacher friends the most memorable thank you gifts they’ve received while teaching. Thank You Gift Ideas for Teachers These thank you gift ideas ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Parenting Tagged With: grade school, Kim, Teacher Appreciation, Teacher Gift Ideas, Thank you Gifts

By The Educators Spin On It

Teacher Appreciation Week Isn’t Just for Homeroom Teachers

Celebrating all your child's teachers and staff members during teacher appreciation week

As we celebrate our teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week is important to remember the other staff in the building that makes our children's education strong as well. Here are some tips for thanking all of your non-homeroom teachers and school support staff this year. Appreciation Week Ideas for Including All School Staff Members Take the opportunity during teacher appreciation week to show your appreciation for the other staff members as well.   These individuals ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Amanda, Teacher Appreciation, Teacher Gift Ideas

By Kim Vij

Cookie Themed Teacher Appreciation Gift Idea (includes printable)

Cookie Themed Lunch Box Notes

Are you looking for a quick and easy teacher appreciation gift? Teacher appreciation week is coming up quickly the first week of May!  Have you decided on a way to say thank you to your child's teacher?   We've shared so many of our favorite teacher gift ideas on The Educators' Spin On It. I'm participating in this sponsored campaign as an influencer in the Niche Parent Network & Conference  community. All opinions are my own.  Cookie Themed Teacher ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: cookies, Gift Ideas, grade school, Kim, Review, Snack Ideas, Sponsor, Teacher Appreciation, Teacher Gift Ideas

By Kim Vij

Earth Day Play with Chalk

earth day activity with sidewalk chalk

This Earth Day play with chalk activity is a playful way to begin conversations about the earth and the elements of the earth and how to take care of it. Starting at an early age learning about the earth can make a huge impact on your child. This chalk activity is a playful way to start talking about the earth with your child and all of the elements you find on it that we need to take care of.  With just a few items your child is on their way to learning how to be ... Read more...

Filed Under: Arts Tagged With: chalk, Earth Day, Eco Living, grade school, Outdoor Fun, Preschool, Space

By Kim Vij

Solar Eclipse Videos and Activities for Kids

Solar Eclipse Resources for Kids. Includes videos, books, activities, resources and more for kids of all ages to learn about solar eclipses.

Explore the ultimate resource of Solar Eclipse Videos and Activities for Kids! A collection of videos, activities, books, songs, and teaching materials to learn all about a Solar Eclipse with your child. Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Solar Eclipse Videos and Activities for Kids We're sharing with you our favorite videos, books, activities, songs, and resources so you can learn all about a solar ... Read more...

Filed Under: Science, STEM Tagged With: After School Activities, Book List, Earth Day, eclipse, grade school, Preschool, science, Space, STEM

By The Educators Spin On It

Learning about the Moon | Making Moon Bread

Close up of Moon Bread Recipe and Astronaut Toy

A tasty way to learn about the moon with kids! Connect science, literacy and life skills by making moon bread with your child today! Today, the kids and I made moon bread. But the lesson was so much deeper than just whipping the bread together (which you can see in the video). It was learning facts about the moon, reading stories of moon celebrations around the world, and then sitting down at the family table to eat our moon bread and share about the things we had just learned. This ... Read more...

Filed Under: Recipes, Science Tagged With: Amanda, Cooking with Kids, grade school, Playful Preschool, Preschool, Recipes, Space

By Kim Vij

Action Songs for Babies

Actions Songs for Babies

Music time with your baby teaches more than you think. Take time with these baby songs each day and watch your baby grow. Here are our favorite action songs for babies that your baby will fall in love with for hours of fun and developmental growth. Let's explore how to add these baby action songs into your baby's routine at home. Baby Songs There are so many fun songs for babies out there but I bet it's been years since you've sung them. As a new parent, these baby songs ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Parenting Tagged With: baby, Baby Time, clap, Kim, Music, Songs

By Kim Vij

Baby Time: Let’s Make Music

How to Make Your Own Instruments for Babies and Toddlers

Making your own instruments can be so much fun with your little ones. All you have to do is save your snack containers to make an instrument! Eco-friendly and fun for everyone! Make your Own Instruments for Babies & Toddlers It's so important for babies and toddlers to have music in their everyday lives. With some of your child's favorite action songs you can have some fun with making your own instruments for shakers. We found all sorts of containers over the past month to ... Read more...

Filed Under: Arts, Kids Activities Tagged With: baby, Baby Time, Eco Living, Music

By Kim Vij

Making Baklava with Kids

Learning How to Make Baklava with Kids

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 ... Read more...

Filed Under: Cultural Education, Recipes Tagged With: Around the World, Bilingual Babies, Greece, Little Hands That Cook, Recipes

By Kim Vij

30+ Virtual Field Trips for Kids

virtual field trips for kids featuring white house, yosemite, manatees and elephants and DC zoo

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 ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Travel Tagged With: Around the World, grade school, Preschool, Travel, Virtual Field Trip

  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • …
  • 61
  • 62
  • 63
  • 64
  • 65
  • …
  • 155
  • Next Page »

For ages…

Grade School
Preschool
Toddler
Baby

Search for an Activity

POPULAR POSTS

Virtual Field Trips for Kids
Back to School Resources for Parents
back to school stem activities featuring apples, pencils, crayons and buses for kids to challenge kids
The Ultimate List of Book Activities for Kids
Apple Activities for school aged kids. A fun apple themed activity plan for after school activities for your child.
Meet the Teacher Tips for Parents
September activity calendar 2025

GRAB OUR BOOK!

100 fun and Easy Learning Games for Kids Book Cover Standing

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

You Might Also Like

Virtual Book Club for Kids Activity Ideas Roundup

Join Our Weekly Virtual Book Club for Kids

A collection of September Activities for Kids which includes a free monthly activity planner for parents.

September Activities for Kids

Back to School Resources and Activities for Parents

Back to School Resources for Parents

The best collection of September Books for Kids

September Read Aloud Books for Preschoolers and Toddlers

Apple STEM Activity for Preschoolers

Apple STEM Activity for Preschoolers

Let’s Connect!

Kim Vij

Early childhood teacher, author, speaker and mom of 3. Kim Vij shares ways to make learning fun and parenting an adventure by sharing all kinds of easy kid crafts, activities, recipes and even travel ideas for families!
  • Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • Shop
  • Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2025