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...
After School Activities for Kids {Week 12}
Spring is here! Did you share a photo on our facebook page a sign of spring in your area? Be sure to print out this Spring Journal and Observation Sheet for your child! Easter is quickly approaching and it's time to plan out a few fun activities with the kids at home. Stop by our 101 Easter Activities for Kids Roundup to find tons of easy and fun ideas! For a fun snack idea you could make Bunny Bread . Or maybe host a bunny themed book playdate with friends and a ... Read more...
Why Every Child Should Take Swimming Lessons
It's the time of year when many parents are signing their kids up for swimming lessons (me included). Summertime is a great time to brush up on swimming safety, learn new swimming strokes, and strengthen our swimming skills. Disclosure: Affiliate Links Included Here are 4 reasons why every child should take swimming lessons. Why Every Child Should Take Swimming Lessons When we started a family, I knew we’d be around the water a lot. We hope to buy a home with a backyard pool ... Read more...
Quick and Easy AT Word Family Hat Activity
My preschooler is starting to play around with spoken words more. We are focusing on learning letters sounds and blending sounds together to make words during our short car trips. This quick and easy AT word family hat activity takes the phonemic awareness game to a phonics activity using note cards and a hat. This week the #PLAYfulPreschool team is learning with HATS! Using this theme as our inspiration, we put together this word family - learn to read activity for young children. It is ... Read more...
23 Easter Crafts for Kids
Crafting isn't just fun. It is also great for strengthening fine motor skills, encouraging creativity, and developing problem-solving strategies. Kids need to do crafts! These Easter Crafts can be done after-school! Make and hang them around the house for decoration. Try to make a few. Give them as a gift this Easter season to someone you love. 23 Easter Crafts for Kids Pre-Made Easter Craft Kits for Kids Super busy? Grab one of these pre-made craft kits. We ... Read more...
After School Activities for Kids {Week 11}
The First Day of Spring is this week! Have you seen any signs of it in your neighborhood? Enjoy a little nature way after school with a Spring Photo Scavenger Hunt and Printable Journal . Here are a few outdoor spring activities for you to enjoy as the weather gets a little warmer. As spring approaches you could even consider contacting a local farmer to allow you to raise chicks in your classroom or at home? What are you doing to welcome spring this ... Read more...
Frog Street Splash Conference
We have something very special to announce to Early Childhood Teachers. Frog Street Press has invited us attend the SPLASH Conference in Texas this summer !!! WHAT IS SPLASH? Frog Street’s early childhood educational conference is an exceptional professional learning experience for all educators of young children. Internationally recognized keynote speakers, professional consultants, expert classroom teachers, and musicians create this outstanding professional development event. ... Read more...
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