The Educators' Spin On It

Learning Games and Activities

By

After School Activities for Kids {Week 10}

How did the time change go at your house this weekend?  I have a feeling we'll be using our Morning Routine Checklist  to get us moving this week.  Can you believe spring is just around the corner? Here are some St. Patrick's Day Activities  to have fun with after school this week. Plus here are several Rainbow Activities too. What are you looking forward to doing the most this spring with your child?    After School Linky Party {Week ... Read more...

By

14 Easter Learning Activities for Kids

Easter is a time for bunnies and chicks, new beginnings, and a lot of pretty pastel colors. You can spin your crafts and activities into learning games for an added educational benefit.  Here are our favorite 14 Easter Learning Activities for kids. Easter Learning Activities for Kids Practice learning to spell with word families and this CVC Word Family Easter Egg Puzzle from 3 Dinosaurs Be active and work on your flexibility with Yoga Poses for Spring from Kids Yoga ... Read more...

By

Selecting, Limiting, and Displaying Books for Toddlers

We all know that reading to your toddler is vital for vocabulary development, early literacy skills, and bonding with caregivers. Sometimes it is easy to collect a bunch of books that just sit on your shelves. In many instances, fewer books on your child’s bookshelves mean more reading. Fewer Books = More Reading As a former kindergarten teacher and Reading specialist, now a stay-at-home mom to three little ones, I am here today to give you some practical tips for choosing the best ... Read more...

By

READ… Every Child, Every Parent, Every Day

Before elementary school. Before kindergarten. Before preschool. Children are learning. Not just learning; they are building the foundations that will support their education for years to come. Science has proved that birth to age 5 is perhaps the most important period of development in a child’s life. That’s why The Educators' Spin On It in Florida has joined the Read Aloud 15 MINUTES National Campaign. The Campaign wants all parents to know: If you wait, it’s too late.  "From birth ... Read more...

By

After School Activities for Kids {Week 9}

Do you find that After School Activities are a bit overwhelming this time of year?  It's a sign that it must be March!  Hello there March, how did you get here so quickly?  With our bigger kids it's even time for formalized testing to take place which cases a bit of anxieties at home and school. I'd love to just encourage you to slow down and READ... every child, every parent, every day.  I know it sounds simple but reading can be such a powerful way to find peace and ... Read more...

By

Top 10 Educational Products featured at EdExpo2015

Are you looking for top educational products for your school or home? Here's a look at the Top 10 Educational Products to use with your child or students. I had the chance this past weekend to attend EDExpo2015 in Atlanta. While there I visited each of the vendors' exhibits to see the largest selection of education products and resources.  Yeap, you guessed it, I was pretty much in teacher heaven. EDexpo connected buyers and sellers to the largest and most comprehensive distribution ... Read more...

By

Tips for Bringing More Science Into Every Day | Kids Science Activities

Fostering an interest in science is an important task for parents and teachers of young children. Here are a few tips and tricks for helping her kids love science. This post contains affiliate links to Amazon products for your convenience.. Tips for Bringing More Science Into Every Day Science is right up there with Math on the dreaded subjects list. But once the science bug bites you there is no escaping it. It is a fascinating journey that walks you through labyrinths that bring ... Read more...

By

7 Sensory Activities for Easter

Activate your senses this Easter with these 7 sensory activities for kids. These would make a great sensory table for your preschool classroom or even stations for an Easter playdate with friends.   Try one a day for the next 7 days of sensory play! Sensory Activities for Easter Play and Learning Dig your hands into this Jelly Bean Sensory Bin from Stir the Wonder.  What sounds do they make as you pour and scoop them? Explore the sense of paint on your fingers ... Read more...

By

After School Activities for Kids {Week 8}

    After School Linky Party {Week 8}  You're invited to share what you've been doing with your kids at home after school.  If you're a blogger link up your idea below.  If you're a parent leave us a comment below of what you've been up to or leave a picture on our facebook page!  We'd love to hear from you! Come join the FUN!  Join 130K+ parents who follow our After ... Read more...

By

6 GREAT Tips for Teaching Kids How to Clean Up

I have to admit. My kids' rooms are a bit on the messy side.  If you want the honest truth - so is mine.  I like clean kitchens and floors, but the toy clutter is always messier than ideal.  As I read through our guest writer, Matea Greguric's article today, I nodded my head. These are tips that I need to be reminded of. Teaching my kids to pick up after themselves is such a very important life skill that will serve them well later in life. How familiar this picture looks? Ever ... Read more...

You Might Also Like

Let’s Connect!