One of the first words that children learn to recognize is color words. In the kindergarten classroom, kids would ask me how to spell a color word. "Look at the letters written on the crayons," I would say. Soon, they were writing these color words in their own writing. This activity connects my son's favorite - INSECTS with color words. Activity adaptations for older and younger children following the directions. Disclosure: Amazon Affiliate Links Included in this post. COLOR ... Read more...
Family Nights: Prep Less, Enjoy More
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...
After School Activities for Kids {Week 36}
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...
101 Kids Activities Book Review | No-Sew Tutu
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...
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...
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 ... 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...
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 Citizens A Guest Post by Alexandra Beane National Senior Citizens Day makes ... 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 Bookmarks Remember 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 ... Read more...
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