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Family Nights: Prep Less, Enjoy More

Family Night Ideas

It is so easy to get sucked up into afterschool classes, running kids to sports activities, work, and well... life. This year, we are making it a priority to set aside one night every week for a family night BBQ (summer) or Bonfire (fall). It is our goal to embrace the moment and be more present in our children's lives. This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Georgia Pacific. The opinions and text are all mine. Thanks to Dixie #bemorehere campaign - I get to share ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Amanda, Family Adventures, Parenting, Parenting with Purpose, Review

By Kim Vij

After School Activities for Kids {Week 36}

After School Activities for Kids

The After School Linky Party is LIVE every Monday on The Educators' Spin On It.  We are now kicking off a new school year with a new host!  We'd like to welcome Terri from Creative Family Fun as one of the new hosts to our After School Team.  She's been a long time participate and we're a thrilled that she's joined the team.  Terri helps you create your own family fun. She provides you with simple ways to spend time with your kids. On Creative Family Fun she shares learning activities, fun ... Read more...

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

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101 Kids Activities Book Review | No-Sew Tutu

No Sew Tutu Tutorial for Kids

In a few simple steps your child can create their very own no-sew tutu!  Here's a step by step tutorial for your child to create their very own tutu for their stuffed animal. Take a peek at this idea from the 101 Kids Activities Book! This post contains affiliate links to Amazon.   101 Kids Activities Book Review It has been raining - A LOT! The kids have tried to come up with enough screen-free activities to keep them entertained, but they are running out of ideas. ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Reading Tagged With: Activity, After School Activities, Amanda, Kids Activity Book Review, Review, Sewing

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Roll a Star – Make a Word | Literacy Games for Kids

Roll a Star Game with Site Words for Preschoolers

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 ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Games, Reading Tagged With: Amanda, Fine Motor Skills, Games, games for kids, grade school, Literacy, Preschool, Sight Words, Space, Spelling Words, stars

By Kim Vij

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 ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Book Activity, Kim, Literacy, Monsters, Small World Play, Virtual Book Club

By Kim Vij

After School Activities for Kids {Week 35}

After School Activities for Kids

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...

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

By The Educators Spin On It

Write and Wipe, a Letter Learning Activity with WaterWipes

Write and Wipe Letter Learning Game for early learners

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 ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Reading Tagged With: Alphabet, Literacy, Preschool, Toddler

By Kim Vij

After School Activities for Kids {Week 34}

After School Activities for Kids

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...

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

By The Educators Spin On It

Doodle Crate Review: Creativity Delivered to Your Doorstep

Solar Imagine with Kiwi Doodle Crate

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 ... Read more...

Filed Under: Arts, Kids Activities Tagged With: After School Activities, Art projects, Creative Crafting, Kiwi Crate, Review, Summer

By The Educators Spin On It

5 Ways For Kids to Volunteer with Senior Citizens

5 Ways 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 Citizens A Guest Post by Alexandra Beane National Senior Citizens Day makes ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Community Outreach, Family Adventures, Grandparents, Gratitude, Parenting with Purpose, Volunteering

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