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By Kim Vij

After School Snack Time and Game Tray Ideas for Siblings

Snack Time Game Tray Ideas with Siblings

A fun twist on after-school snack time for your child. Here are a few game Ideas for making your own after-school snack and activity tray. I’m sharing how my girls and I head outdoors for snack time with Goldfish® Puffs as part of a sponsored post for Socialstars #GoldfishTales. One thing I’ve discovered about my after-school time with my kids is that they do best when I plan things out a bit for them. My oldest comes home from school from third grade and my 4 year old can’t wait for ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Kids Games Tagged With: After School Activities, Games, games for kids, goldfish, grade school, Preschool, Review, Snack Ideas

By Amanda Boyarshinov

A Summer of Splash: Tips and Tricks for Getting Kids to Use Sunscreen

Tips for Getting Kids to use SunScreen

The Summer of Splash has started at our house. As soon as our pool water warmed up to 75 degrees, the kids were in it! We have WET KIDS!!!! They are now swimming every day! I think by the end of summer, I will not have 3 children, I will have 3 little fish! Sun protection is a big deal at our house. Thanks to Neutrogena Wet Skin Kids sunscreen, swim shirts, and avoiding peek daytime hours they will be protected from the sun to the best of my abilities!    Join in ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting

By Kim Vij

Choosing Camp Invention for Summer Camp

Camp Invention Summer Camp for Kids

Summer is quickly approaching and finding just the right thing for your to do is a big decision that you make as a parent. Camp Invention is our top choice. Here's why... This post is sponsored by Camp Invention.  All opinions expressed are 100% my own.One summer camp option we think that you should consider is Camp Invention. Camp Invention captured our attention last summer when both of our children were invited to participate. Each of them had an amazing time learning to THINK ... Read more...

Filed Under: Science Tagged With: camp Invention, Review, STEM, Summer Camp

By The Educators Spin On It

Playful Chalk Ideas for Kids

Chalk is one of our favorite materials to learn and play with. It is inexpensive and versatile. Here's 6 super fun sidewalk chalk activities Here how you can use sidewalk chalk to learn with your kids. Disclosure: Affiliate links included in this article. Playful Chalk Ideas for Kids Use chalk to teach letters, numbers, basic graphic skills, geography, and to express your creativity.  These activities were designed for kids ages 3-7, but may be adapted to meet the ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: chalk, learning activities, Outdoor Fun, sidewalk chalk

By Kim Vij

After School Activities for Kids {Week 21}

After School Activities for Kids

Hope that you are having a wonderful long weekend with your family for Memorial Day!  Here are a few ideas to celebrate with your family and focus on patriotism.  Would love to hear what you have planned for today, share in the comments.  Patriotic Activities for Memorial Day Memorial Day Activities for Kids   Patriotic Snack for Kids   Be sure to sign up for our NEWSLETTER so you receive exclusive summer activities just for you!    After ... Read more...

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

By Kim Vij

After School Activities for Kids {Week 20}

After School Activities for Kids

It's time to start planning what you're doing with your child for the summer?  Have you made plans?   For those of you who are still deciding I must admit there are so many opportunities through our site at The Educators' Spin On It to create your own Summer Bucket List!  Here are a fun top resources for your summer with your child.  We'll be using the hashtag #smartsummer this year to highlight our favorite activities we see too!  Summer Activities for School ... Read more...

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

By The Educators Spin On It

Animal Trackers Club Review | Kids Activities Delivered to Your Door

Animal Trackers Monthly Subscription Box

We have friends who LOVE getting their monthly subscription box (for them and the kids). They have been telling me for years how awesome they are. It wasn't until we had the chance to review Kiwi Crates new Tinker Boxes, when I fell in love too. My kids get ecstatic about receiving crafts and activities in the mail. It adds a whole new level of excitement to learning. We were just recently sent 2 months of Animal Trackers Club, a preschool kids activity box subscription for review. Find out ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: Amanda, Review

By The Educators Spin On It

Make a Reading Star Book Counting Chain

Reading Star Book Counting Chain

Get kids excited about reading with this DIY Reading Star Book Countdown Chain. Hang your child's star in a visible place, add a title of a book to the chain each day and celebrate reading. My kids love to read, but every so often, they need an extra boost to get and stay excited about reading.  When that happens, we make a reading star book counting chain. My 5 year old and 8 year ask for this activity every summer, so much, that it has now become a family ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Amanda, grade school, Reading, stars

By Kim Vij

Goldfish Snack Time Math Game for Kids

Goldfish counting game for kids with muffin containers

I created this math activity using Goldfish® Princess crackers as part of a sponsored post for Socialstars #GoldfishTales One of our go to snacks for many years has been Goldfish® crackers.  They are the perfect snack size for kids. Plus they make snacking on the go so easy for kids and parents alike. One thing we’ve noticed recently is the amount of options Goldfish has available to choose from at the store. The flavor choices are half the fun when deciding with my girls which one ... Read more...

Filed Under: Math Tagged With: goldfish, grade school, Kim, learning games, math, Preschool, Review, Snack Ideas

By Kim Vij

After School Activities for Kids {Week 19}

Find activities for kids to do at home after school and during the summer at the After School Linky Party.  Last week we turned the calendar to May and now all of a sudden I feel the end of the school year quickly approaching and the stress of planning what to do this summer with the kids.  Do you feel it too?  Luckily the After School Linky Party team has been working all year long to bring you activities for kids to do.  We'll continue to share with you ideas ... 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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