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After School Activities for Kids (Week 22}

Looking for ideas for this summer with your elementary school child?     One place we'd love for you to peek on Pinterest is our After School Activities and Summer Projects Pinterest boards.  PLUS we have an extra special Pinterest Board set up for summer called School's Out.  It's packed with ideas for playful games that sneak in a little bit of learning too to make a memorable summer for your child. Who do you follow on Pinterest?  Leave a link in the comments below. Need a Summer Camp ... Read more...

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2 Ingredient Orange Juice Frosty Drink + Math, Writing, and Literacy Connections for Kids #SundaySupper

My kids love playing outside on hot summer days. We try to keep them hydrated as much as possible. This 2 ingredient orange juice frosty drink is a great way for them too cool off and make themselves. It is the perfect 2 ingredient recipe to make on a TOO HOT summer day! Affiliate links are included in this article. Learning Objectives: Math: Following 3 step directions and measuring using standard forms of measurement.Writing: Participate in shared writing experiences and create an ... Read more...

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After School Snack Time and Game Tray Ideas for 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...

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A Summer of Splash: Tips and Tricks 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...

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Choosing Camp Invention for Summer Camp

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...

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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...

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After School Activities for Kids {Week 21}

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...

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After School Activities for Kids {Week 20}

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...

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Animal Trackers Club Review | Kids Activities Delivered to Your Door

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...

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Make a 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...

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