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Dollar Store STEM Kit

Dollar Tree STEM Kit for kids

Learning Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math doesn't have to be expensive. In fact, we've made a Dollar Store STEM Kit using only items we found at the dollar store. Here is a list of materials we included. A fun project for parents AND teachers to make. Best for preschool - grade school kids. Dollar Store STEM KIT I'm affiliate linking these STEM materials to similar products on Amazon in case you are a Prime addict like me =) and prefer the supplies delivered to your ... Read more...

Filed Under: Math, Science, STEM Tagged With: After School Activities, Kindergarten, Preschool, STEAM, STEM

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How to Store STEM Activities for Kids

How to Store STEM Activities for Kids

My kids love to tinker and build. The other night, I went to tuck them into bed and had to shove several creations to the side with my feet, just so there was a pathway to the door.  I love that they are designing and thinking, but the mess was too much. We needed a better way for storing STEM Activities. Using the materials we already had, we turned an ordinary desk into a mobile STEM lab for the kids to use. The STEM supplies now all have a home base. The kids are creating AND ... Read more...

Filed Under: STEM Tagged With: grade school, Preschool, STEM

By Kim Vij

Best Place to See Dolphins in the Keys: Dolphin Research Center

Best Place to See Dolphins in the Florida Keys: Dolphin Research Center

The best place to see dolphins in the Keys is the Dolphin Research Center. Here's why it made it to the top of our Florida Keys trip. Disclosure: This post was written in collaboration with Dolphin Research Center. All opinions expressed are my own. If you come to the Florida Keys, the Dolphin Research Center is a must-visit!  The facility is built along the waterfront with beautiful views of Florida Bay and visitors are free to linger. The Dolphin Research Center is an ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Travel Tagged With: dolphins, Florida, Key West, Ocean, Review, Travel, Vacation

By Kim Vij

Glass Bottom Boat Tour in Florida Keys

Glass Bottom Boat Ride in Key Largo Florida with Key Largo Princess

On your vacation to the Florida keys, you must include a Glass Bottom Boat Cruise! It's an experience your family will enjoy and remember for years to come! Here's a look at our experience on Key Largo Princess Glass Bottom Boat Cruise... Disclosure: This post was written in collaboration with the Key Largo Princess, Miami Visitors Bureau, and Go City® Pass. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. All opinions expressed are my own. Glass Bottom Boat Tour in the Florida ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Travel Tagged With: Florida, Florida Keys, Ocean, Travel, Vacation

By Kim Vij

How To Plan The Perfect Key West Vacation for Your Family

Best Places to Visit in Key West Florida with Kids

Helpful tips for planning the perfect Key West vacation for your family in Florida! In Key West, the number of unique experiences you can have in one day is almost unbelievable. Disclosure: This post was written in collaboration with Historic Tours of America, Key Largo Princess Glass Bottom Boat Cruises, Dolphin Research Center and Go City® Pass. This post contains affiliate links. All opinions expressed are my own. Family Friendly Key West Vacation Key West is a one of a kind ... Read more...

Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: Florida, Key West, Ocean, Travel

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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

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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

By Kim Vij

Book Inspired Online Summer Camp for Kids

summer activities for kids

Create your own at home summer camp! We've done the planning, you have the fun together as you make summer memories with your child! Summer is approaching! Are you looking for some ideas for summer camp for kids? We have a solution! An online summer camp with everything all planned out for you and your child our Virtual Book Club for Kids Summer Camp. You'll have the kids saying this was the bestest summer ever! When I became a mom, I realized very quickly that the cost ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Reading Tagged With: grade school, Preschool, Summer Activities, Summer Camp, Toddler, Virtual Book Club for Kids

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

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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

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