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Think Beyond the Harvest for the Benefits of Gardening with Kids

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...

Filed Under: Gardening, Kids Activities Tagged With: Amanda, gardening, Kids in the Garden

By Kim Vij

Parental Controls Online and TV

Kids On Computer

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...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: grade school, Kim, Preschool, Review, Technology

By Kim Vij

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...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: #afterschool, After School Activities for Kids, After School Link Up, Kim

By The Educators Spin On It

Why Every Child Should Take Swimming Lessons

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...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Amanda, Parenting, Pool, water

By The Educators Spin On It

Quick and Easy AT Word Family Hat Activity

At word Family Activity for kids

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...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Reading Tagged With: Amanda, grade school, learn to read, Preschool, Word Family

By Amanda Boyarshinov

23 Easter Crafts for Kids

Egg and Bunny themed crafts for kids to make

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...

Filed Under: Arts Tagged With: Creative Crafting, Easter, grade school, Preschool, Spring

By Kim Vij

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...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: After School Activities for Kids, After School Link Up, Kim

By Kim Vij

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...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Conferences, Teachers

By Kim Vij

Why is There a Growing Interest in STEM Programs for Kids

STEM is a word that we are hearing more and more when it come to education. Do you know what it means? Do you know why major companies are started to major efforts towards STEM? This is a sponsored post, I am a Sylvan Learning blogger,though all opinions are my own.  The Growing Interest in STEM STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Education. Go visit my post on Sylvan Learning Blog  that talks about why companies are putting major efforts towards STEM ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: grade school, STEM, Sylvan Learning

By The Educators Spin On It

8 Faith Based Easter Crafts and Activities for Kids

Religious Easter Activities for Kids

This collection of faith Based Easter Crafts and Activities for Kids is great for parents or Sunday School teachers. Children will have the opportunity to work on fine motor skills, crafting, and creativity with faith building activities. 8 Faith Based Easter Crafts and Activities for Kids Consider hosting an Easter Party for friends.  Choose 2-3 Faith Based Easter Crafts and set supplies out for each one on different tables. Let children rotate between craft stations during ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: Easter, grade school, Preschool, Spring

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