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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

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

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

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