We seem to have collected a few balls over the last few years. There are basket balls, soccer balls, playground balls, tennis balls, and even balls that change color when you throw them! My preschooler loves playing catch, kicking, bouncing, and rolling balls. Every once in a while during ball play, I try to sneak in some real life math lessons! Here are just a few kids activities that we do: This post contains affiliate links 3 Easy Math Activities for Kids to Do with ... Read more...
Chocolate Almond Layer Shortcake
Fall in love with chocolate and almonds all over again. This chocolate dessert, layered with almond paste is just the right mix of sweet and nutty. Drizzled with chocolate and sprinkled with almonds, this dessert is sure to please a crowd! Last summer, Kim and I had so much fun at the Food and Wine Conference in Orlando, FL! It's that time of the year to start thinking about it again and entering all their great contests!!!! This recipe is my entry for the Dixie Crystals ... Read more...
After School Activities for Kids {Week 15}
Are you finding you're spending more time outdoors with the kids now that spring is here? Earth Day is approaching soon on April 22nd. Here are a few ways to celebrate the Earth and Nature with your child. Earth Day Books for Kids Earth Day Snack Idea Earth Day Activities for Kids How are you spending Earth Day with your Kids? After School Linky Party {Week 14} You're invited to share what you've been doing with your kids at home after school. ... Read more...
Learning about Earth Through Play | Solar System Floor Puzzle
Earth is an abstract science idea for most young children. They are very concrete and can relate best to what they can hold, touch, and see with their very own eyes. Earth, as a planet in the sky that we live on can be a difficult concept to grasp. This solar system floor puzzle activity helps connect them with an image, introduces math concepts and can help enrich science vocabulary. Amazon affiliate links Learning about Earth Through Play We have talked about earth with our ... Read more...
Pinterest Tips for Teachers
Do you use Pinterest in your classroom for educational activity ideas? Are you interested in finding out how to maximize your efforts on Pinterest? Come join me this tonight, 4/7/15 at 9:00pm on twitter at the #TeacherFriends chat. This week I am honored to be the Guest! I'll be sharing Pinterest Tips for our Teacher Friends. Will you come join us? Education on Pinterest Here are a few of the questions we'll be discussing. READ THE CHAT NOW ON STORIFY or ... Read more...
After School Activities for Kids {Week 14}
There are lots of things happening in Spring with the kids at our house, how about yours? One thing we're hoping to focus on is gardening with the kids. Amanda's gardening is already quite gorgeous, the advantage of living in Florida. And truthfully mine needs a kick start as is does each year, there's just too many things to juggle sometimes and that's the first to get neglected. Here's some helpful garden tips and printables as you begin your first garden with ... Read more...
Parents in a Digital Age: School Connections and What Parents Really Want
We are parents in a digital age. I personally love technology as a tool for communication. As a kindergarten teacher, sending an e-mail to parents was the quickest way to connect with parents. Now that I am the parent WANTING more information on my children's progress and personal updates, I am finding that daycares and schools are not unanimous in their fondness for using technology as a tool for connecting parents and teachers. How schools are connecting with parents and what we ... Read more...
After School Activities for Kids {Week 13}
How is school going for your child? It's hard to believe we're already at the end of March! Many of the schools have standardized testing coming up for your child. Do you have any questions about how to support success with testing at home? Ask us in the comments below we'd love to help support you with any questions you have. Perhaps inspire a future post at The Educators' Spin On It. Here are tons of ideas for after school this week for Easter {Click here} ... Read more...
Think Beyond the Harvest for the Benefits of Gardening with Kids
Sure gardens can produce some of the tastiest vegetables and beautiful flowers, but the benefits to gardening with kids extends beyond the harvest. They can strengthen life skills and enrich academic learning for kids as well. The garden is our outdoor classroom. Admittedly, gardens are work, but the benefits to garden with kids are never ending! Gardening with Kids Teaching Life Long Skills 1. Patience. Gardening takes time. Even the fastest radish seed cannot be harvested ... Read more...
Parental Controls Online and TV
Do you worry about what's appropriate for your child to watch on TV or visit Online?As a parent who is concerned about available TV and Online options for my children, I opted to participate in this sponsored campaign by ControlwithCable.org. Let's be honest, TV and Online options are changing pretty fast for our families. Our children are exposed to so many more options than we were as children. Do you feel like you're keeping up with the latest shows, movies, games, sites to keep your ... Read more...
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