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Fill your Bookshelves with Finding Dory Books for Kids

The movie WAS GREAT. And my kids are STILL talking about it. Now, I’m on the search for some Finding Dory Books for Kids to add to our shelves. As a K-12 Reading Teacher, I have to be honest. I’m usually not all that impressed with the books made from movies. BUT, as a mom, I know first-hand how excited and connected with movies they are.  Finding Dory was my 3 ½ year old's first time at the theater. It was a BIG adventure for him and he points out everything Dory in the stores.Capitalizing on ... Read more...

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Pinkalicious Sensory Alphabet Activity

Create a Pinkalicious Alphabet Game for your preschooler.  With just 3 simple supplies your child will be seeing Pink in no time! This month we're featuring Pinkaliciouis for our Virtual Book Club for Kids book of the month.  Are you ready for some Pink Fun?This post contains affiliate links to Amazon for easy online shopping. Pinkalicious Alphabet Game for KidsThis month we're featuring the adorable Pinkalicious book as our featured Virtual Book Club for Kids book.  You ... Read more...

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Rainbows, unicorns, polkadots at Blu Moon Design… what little girl doesn’t love that?

100 FUN & EASY LEARNING GAMES FOR KIDS is an educational resource for Early Childhood that is made by moms - for moms (and dads!) That's right.  So many moms helped us out in writing, photographing, and publishing the book.I'd like to introduce you to one of those "behind the scenes moms" who helped to make this book a success: Etsy super star: Kristi of Blu Moon Design.She MADE some of the dresses that some of our kid models are wearing!That's right.  Mom made.  Right here in ... Read more...

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A Solution for Screen Time Challenges for Parents

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of OurPact. Screen time... it's a challenge as a parent.  We see both sides the benefits of it and also the negative side affects of it.   What is the solution?  We can't avoid it but how do we embrace it?  I have to admit it's a topic I feel pretty passionate about as a mom.  Do you?As I look out to my peers at times I get a little overprotective of my opinion as a teacher who's passion is early childhood education. ... Read more...

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Muhammad Ali Books for Kids

More books have been written about Muhammad Ali than any other boxer.The king of the ring.The champ.The Greatest.The People's ChampionThe Louisville LipWith his recent passing, many families around the world are celebrating his legacy.  Reading books with your child is a great way to learn more.  Consider checking out or adding one of the Muhammad Ali Books for Kids to your bookshelf. Amazon affiliate links to books.Did you know? Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr. won the world heavyweight ... Read more...

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CLEAN & BUILD: Ideas for Making Chores FUN!

Laundry piles on our sofa, aka, the "family closet." The clean plates still sit in the open dishwasher just waiting...The kids, are totally unmotivated to help. (me either - if we're being honest) I'm all about routines, but when we're in a funk, something has to change! Here are some Ideas for Making Chores FUN!Amazon Affiliate linksTeaching children to take care of their belongings and be part of a team is essential.  We have found that teaching kids to clean up is a BIG TASK!Some Tips ... Read more...

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Best Games for Kids

Here at the Educators’ Spin On it, we LOVE to make and play our own learning games.  Our closets are PACKED with the best games for kids too.Fill your game closet with some of the best games for kids!In honor of our book launch for 100 FUN & EASY LEARNING GAMES FOR KIDS: TEACH READING, WRITING, MATH, and MORE this week, we have partnered with Hasbro to offer you a give-away of 5 games for kids!   Search #100LearningGames to follow along with all of our book fun on social media!  We love ... Read more...

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Fun Photo Game For Kids! 

Getting our children involved with cameras can be such fun. Here's a fun photo game for kids created by one of my creative friends, Beryl Ann  Young, who teaches about photography to moms like you and me in her Momtographie Online Course. She's joining us today on The Educators' Spin On It to share a way to get your kids involved with using a camera with a fun game. Here's how to play this engaging photo game with your child.  Photo Game for KidsDuring my time as an elementary school ... Read more...

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2016 SCHOLASTIC SUMMER READING CHALLENGE

Get your kids excited and motivated to READ more this summer with the  2016 SCHOLASTIC SUMMER READING CHALLENGE . Our family participates in the Scholastic Summer Reading program every year.  It's free, well organized, and packed with reading resources for kids of all ages.Note:  I did not receive compensation in any form for this article. It is a program I use with my own kids to help them stay motivated. I've included Amazon Affiliate links in this article if you wanted to ... Read more...

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Simple Garden Labels for Kids to Make

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Miracle-Gro Gro-ables for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine.Summer is almost here which means for families all over its gardening season. This year I really wanted to get my kids involved in growing our garden. The best news is that I’ve discovered a little trick to help my children and me succeed in our garden is to make sure they know what we’ve planted. Plus we’re using Miracle-Gro Gro-ables. It’s so simple, everything you need to grow a ... Read more...

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