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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Teacher Appreciation Thank You Letter

Thank you letter for teacher appreciation from parents

My family is fortunate to live near a school that values my children's individual strengths and challenges them to be thinkers.  It is full of amazingly talented teachers. We would like to take the opportunity for Teacher Appreciation Week to say, "THANK YOU!" Thank You Letters for Teacher Appreciation Week Dear Third Grade Team, Thank you for providing my daughter with the opportunity to learn and grow this year. Education is very important to our family and I appreciate ... Read more...

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By Kim Vij

Webinar for Teachers on Pinterest

Are you using Pinterest to find educational ideas for your students?  Here are some helpful tips for your classroom.   Webinar for Teachers on Pinterest Look what arrived in my inbox from edweb.net this morning!  {View here}It's official I'm going to be doing my first webinar for teachers on Pinterest!  Join the #edupin Community on EdWeb.net Pinterest has become one of the best ways to find and share resources for teachers. Learn how to maximize your efforts on ... Read more...

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LEGO Memory Game for Kids

My kids love to play with LEGO bricks. This memory game is a great way to extend their play and work on critical thinking and memory skills. You can use the classic LEGO or DUPLO bricks for this DIY LEGO Memory Game for Kids. Although this LEGO memory game is best for children ages 3-5, it can be adapted for children younger and older (see game adaptations below). Memory games are beneficial for teaching children to wait and take turns in addition to building thinking skills. We have ... Read more...

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By Kim Vij

After School Activities for Kids (Week 18}

After School Activities for Kids

End of the year celebrations are starting to get planned for our children at school.  Do you have anything special on your calendar?  We have a few end of the year ideas to help you plan out.  End of Year Party Idea and Printables   End of School Year Keepsake  End of School Year Organization  End of School Year Activities   How to Write a Placement Letter for Your Child's Teacher Teacher Gift Ideas    What are you  planning for the end of the school year with your child? ... Read more...

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