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5 Cool Science Experiments for Kids

5 Science Experiments for Kids

Bring more science to your everyday learning! Here are 5 fun and easy science experiments for kids to make. We have the kids watch the videos, gather the supplies, set up their science experiment station, do the experiment, and then clean up! Great for children in grade school and up. A special thanks to YouTube Kids for sending us a Hoopla Kidz Lab kids care package. We try to have at least one day every week where we do science experiments after school. It is something the kids and I ... Read more...

Filed Under: Science Tagged With: #afterschool, Amanda, grade school, Kindergarten, Preschool, science, Science experiment, Science Fun

By Kim Vij

After School Activities for Kids {Week 41}

After School Activities for Kids

One thing I've observed this time of year is the need for volunteers at school.  Have you signed up to help at your child's school this year? Usually over the years I've seen many Fall Festivals planned for fundraising and even Running Events.  Plus at the end of the month there is a need for Halloween Party  Plans with your child's teacher.  These are the moments that it's time to find those windows of time to get into the school and help out.   We use facebook ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: After School Activities, After School Activities for Kids, After School Link Up, Kim

By Kim Vij

Florida PrePaid Open Enrollment is HERE!

Florida PrePaid Open Enrollment Plans. How to Choose the Right One for Your Family.

Preparing your child for college as a parent can be quite a challenge.  Where do you send them? How to support their studies to prepare? What test scores do they need to get accepted? One of the biggest worries is how will they pay for it. My son recently graduated from college this spring and I have to say we're thrilled he is a college graduate who is debt free from tuition. Here's how you can do it too.   Disclosure: This post is sponsored by the Florida Prepaid College Board, through ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: College, Enrollment, Florida, prepaid, UF, University

By The Educators Spin On It

Fall Learning Games for Kids: Roll, Draw, and Write

Fall Learning Games for Kids: Roll, Draw, and Write

Let your child’s imagination run wild with this fun and easy writing game. Don’t worry if they are not reading yet, just read the words rolled out loud to them. Let them copy the words onto the lines below their picture. As with all learning games, it is adaptable to meet the needs of each individual child. Fall Learning Games for Kids: Roll, Draw, and Write Learning Objective: Write and illustrate a sentence using one adjective. Materials Needed: Print the word cube circles ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Kids Games Tagged With: Activities for Preschoolers, Fall, Games, games for kids, grade school, Kindergarten, Preschool, writing

By Kim Vij

After School Activities for Kids {Week 40}

After School Activities for Kids

Hello October!  I must admit that October is one of my favorite months on the year.  I love the playful spirit that it brings out in children and in adults alike!  There seem to be so many more moments for families to join together and simply have fun.  Do you have an event already planned on your calendar for October?  Time management gets to be a priority for you and your child as we begin to balance school, clubs and festivities.  Here's are some strategies for ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: After School Activities, After School Activities for Kids, After School Link Up, Kim

By The Educators Spin On It

Halloween Tinker Crate Review

Halloween Tinker Crate Review

Here at the Educators' Spin On It, we LOVE to tinker around. As a former classroom teacher, now write-at-home mom, I am always looking for ways to enrich my child's afterschool learning.  I know that our kids are not getting enough hands-on math, science, and engineering during the school day. As a parent, it's my job to find ways to support my kid's learning after school. This week, we were fortunate to receive one of the first Halloween Tinker Crates to share with you!!! My kids ... Read more...

Filed Under: Arts, Science Tagged With: Afterschool Express, Amanda, Creative Crafting, engineering, Fall, grade school, Halloween, Kiwi Crate, Preschool, Review, Science Fun, STEM

By The Educators Spin On It

Fall Math Games for Kids:Grab and Count Numbers 0-12

Fall Math Games for Kids

Grab a package of bright colored pom poms and your muffin tin from the kitchen for this brain busting math game for young children. When you combine the value of numbers 0-12 and the fine motor use with the grabber, you can almost see their brains working. Affiliate Links used in this post Fall Math Games for Kids: POM POM GRAB COUNT Numbers 0-12 Learning Objective: Represent the value of the numbers 0-12. For younger children, adjust the learning objective to numbers 1-4 or 1-8. ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Kids Games, Math Tagged With: Activities for Preschoolers, counting, Games, games for kids, Halloween, Kindergarten, math, numbers, Preschool

By Amanda Boyarshinov

Paint Your Own Canvas Baby Shower

Baby Shower Paint Party

Celebrate the upcoming birth of baby with this fun Paint-Your-Own Canvas baby shower.  Guests will enjoy painting their own canvas in a relaxed atmosphere and take home a lovely wall hanging and a delightful memory. "I participated in an Ambassador Activation on behalf of Influence Central for WaterWipes. I received product samples to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation." Paint Your Own Canvas Baby Shower This baby shower is one of ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Amanda, baby, Parenting, Party Ideas, Pregnancy, Review

By The Educators Spin On It

Token Economies for Moms

Token Economies

Token Economies As moms, we want our kids to want to have good behavior. They should want to behave because it's the right thing to do, right? Yeah right. Have you met a 3 year old with an innate desire to good for this world? It's in there somewhere but at age 3, it's more like threenager-ville. Little humans do what gets them what they want. The behavior in a certain way to achieve a certain outcome. A threenager is likely to tantrum to get access to their favorite toy, TV show, ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Behavior Management, Parenting, Parenting with Purpose

By The Educators Spin On It

New line of PLAYSKOOL toys!!!

These toys are lightweight portable New line of PLAYSCHOOL Toys that have lovable character designs, engaging, entertaining, and let playtime happen anywhere!

I am excited to share with you the newest line of PLAYSKOOL toys designed especially by consumer feedback. That's right, parents like you were seeking toys that can travel with the kids. “I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Playskool. I received product samples to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for my participation.” This post contains Amazon affiliate links. As a parent to 3 kids, I'm always on the lookout for toys that ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Amanda, Baby Time, Review, Toddler, Toys Suggestions

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