Make learning to spell fun with this easy game for kids. This roll a star - make a word game connects 1:1 correspondence, fine motor skills, and knowledge of letter sounds into one activity. Play on your own or with a friend.Disclosure: Amazon Affiliate Links within this post. Roll a Star - Make a Word Game | Literacy Games for Kids Learning Objective: Children will build words of varying lengths.Ages: 4+ A strong understanding of letter sounds is essential for this game. ... Read more...
Where the Wild Things Are Color Tree Game
Finding ways for kids to express their feelings can be challenging. Sometimes exploring a book together like Where the Wild Things Are can help to explore these emotions. I'm sharing a colorful game to help kids learn to identify how they are feelings. Don't forget to check out at the bottom all of the other ideas to use as your read Where the Wild Things Are.This post contains affiliate links to Amazon.A classic book that I hope all children have the opportunity to read is Where ... Read more...
Tips for Planning a Vacation Getaway with Extended Family
The summers seem to pass too quickly these days and here we are at the end of another summer. Where did you plan a getaway with your family this summer?With only 18 summers in a child’s life, it’s very important that you make an effort to plan for something special to capture those childhood memories with your kids and if possible extended family. Have you ever considered a vacation with your extended family?I personally recommend planning for a summer vacation getaway with your children and ... Read more...
After School Activities for Kids {Week 35}
This week we welcome the beginning of September which for me shouts apples! Apples are such a fun theme to start the school year off with kids. Apple are bright, colorful and tasty! I thought it might be fun to share with you a few apple activities on The Educators' Spin On It to get you in the mood for the upcoming fall season. Apple Activities for After School Counting Apples Game Making Apple Pie with Kids Apple Star Prints Apple Themed Sight Word Game Apple Themed Science ... Read more...
Write and Wipe, a Letter Learning Activity with WaterWipes
When learning how to write, young children need exposure to a variety of writing materials and things to write on. Knowing the letter names is also an important part of early literacy. This activity combines the two! Whiteboards are one of my favorite early writing practice activities as they are of different textures and BIG! Try this write and wipe letter learning activity in your home or classroom this week!"I participated in an Ambassador Activation on behalf of Influence Central for ... Read more...
After School Activities for Kids {Week 34}
It's official it's time for school to begin again for our children at The Educators' Spin On It. Our children will be in all various grades including 4th Grade, Kindergarten, Pre-K and even part-time preschool this year. What grade is your child entering this year? At the beginning of the school year it's a time for parents to see where we can find time in our schedules to Volunteer in our children's schools. As the papers come home during the First Week of School and even during Open House we ... Read more...
Doodle Crate Review: Creativity Delivered to Your Doorstep
My kids are in LOVE with Kiwi's Tinker Crate Subscription Boxes: bringing math and science to your door every month. When Kiwi asked if I would be willing to try out the Doodle Crates too - we said YES! We love crafting and exploring different art mediums after school. It is a great way to unwind after a busy day, explore new art techniques, and use our creative side of our brain!Affiliate Links included in this post. Doodle Crate brings a new project to your doorstep every month - ... Read more...
5 Ways For Kids to Volunteer with Senior Citizens
Our family is very passionate about raising children with grateful hearts and service is a priority in our household.Today, we are excited to have Alexandra Beane, of Wheels for Wishes sharing ways to get kids involved and helping us on National Senior Citizens Day. The reality is, that our families can (and should) be doing these things for others year-round! 5 Ways For Kids to Volunteer with Senior CitizensA Guest Post by Alexandra BeaneNational Senior Citizens Day makes for the perfect ... Read more...
A Novel Idea: Old Cards as Bookmarks : An ECO Craft for Kids
Let your child's creativity shine while re-using old cards as bookmarks. Use what you have on hand - no special trip to the store needed. Then snuggle in with a good book and make use of your new bookmark! A Novel Idea: Old Cards as BookmarksRemember the ‘crafternoons’ of yesteryear? They tended to be rainy days at home during the holidays, or after-school activities with friends and they were nearly always loads of fun.The fact is, very few of us take time out to just enjoy getting ... Read more...
Teaching the Alphabet Activities for Children
Learning the letter names and sounds is a very important part of early childhood learning. Teaching the Alphabet Activities for Children can be done in a variety of ways. We like to provide kids with numerous opportunities to interact with letters and the sounds in a variety of ways throughout their early years. These are just a few ideas to get you started.Teaching the Alphabet Activities for ChildrenIt is my firm belief that there is no one right way to teach letters as all children learn ... Read more...
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