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Color Your World | An Art Project for Kids Inspired by My Colors, My World

Color My World Art Project for Kids

I want the characters in the stories my children read to reflect the amazingly beautiful diversity of our world.  In fact, I am committed to building a diverse home library and hope that you join me this year in increasing the number of books in your home that represent our world.   In partnership with Lee and Low Publishing, I have the opportunity to bring to you diverse books on a selected theme: this month we are looking at ART! A special thanks to Lee and Low for ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: Amanda, Colors, Diverse Books, Multicultural Children's Book Day

By Amanda Boyarshinov

Books for Raising Global Kids: I See the Sun with FREE Printable #ReadYourWorld

We need diverse books in our home, school, and public libraries. Children must be able to "see" themselves in literature and make personal connections with stories. I am extremely excited to once again participate and assist in hosting Multicultural World Book Day, where bloggers around the world are sharing a multicultural book and activity that you can do along with the story. We received several books in the "I See the Sun" series from Satya House Publishing to share with ... Read more...

Filed Under: Cultural Education, Reading Tagged With: Book Extensions, Diversity, Multicultural Children's Book Day, Printables, Raising Global Kids

By Kim Vij

Celebrating Multicultural Children’s Book Day

Finding books that reflect countries and religions that are different from your home language at times can be a challenge.  Have you considered purchasing a picture book about another country or perhaps another religion for your child? I remember on my first trip to India all I wanted to do was purchase a few story books to bring back to my students that were based in India or even a traditional Indian story.  I searched high and low through quite a few markets and never found ... Read more...

Filed Under: Cultural Education, Reading Tagged With: Book Extensions, Diversity, Kim, Multicultural Activities, Raising Global Kids, Review

By The Educators Spin On It

Valentine’s Day Learning Activities For Kids to Make and Do

Valentine Learning Activities for Kids

My 3rd grader comes home from school ready for some FUN and PLAY, plus she sees all the fun things her little brothers get to do and feels a little left out. It seems like our schools have left all the crafting and cute projects out of the school day. In fact, we haven't seen a holiday project come home from school since kindergarten. Our big kids still need time to explore materials, express their creativity and celebrate the season, so I look for activities that are fun, hands-on, have a ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: Afterschool Express, Amanda, grade school, learning activities, Valentine's Day

By Kim Vij

After School Activities for Kids {Week 4}

It's hard to believe it's the last week of January!  This month has flown by at our house.  I think that we're finally getting back into the routine of things with school, homework and after school activities. What about you and your family?  Do you have anything special planned new for After School.  I've been exploring the options of signing our oldest daughter up for piano.  And then we're trying to decide between signing up for soccer or dance.  Do you have any ... Read more...

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

By The Educators Spin On It

The Best Parenting Books for Expecting Parents to Read

Best Parenting Books

Love to read parenting advice? Me too! Today I am sharing with you some of my favorite books about child development, sleep, eating healthy, raising kind children, and how to get your child to listen books. There will also be our online community of Mom's best parenting books for expecting parents to read too!   This article is part of our Best Parenting Advice for New Parents Series. Did I miss your favorite parenting read? Feel free to comment on this article. The Best Parenting ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Amanda, Babies, Book List, Parenting, Pregnancy

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Tips for Returning to Work after Baby

Tips for Returning Back to Work After Baby

As a mom who returned to work when her baby was only 2 weeks old, I can tell you - it was too soon! It's hard enough to go back after 6 weeks. But, life happens and you do what your family needs: food, water, and shelter. Fortunately, our circumstances changed and I was able to stay home longer after baby #2 and become a stay-at-home mom. The transition from staying at home to working is tough.  I've gathered the best tips for returning to work after the baby here for you. What ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Amanda, baby, Baby Time, Parenting, Parenting with Purpose, Pregnancy

By The Educators Spin On It

3 Fun & Easy Snowman Vocabulary Activities for Preschool

Snowman Activities for Preschoolers

It's a great time of year to play and learn with snowmen!  Here are 3 fun & easy snowman vocabulary activities for preschool. Try them during after school playtime. No snow? Make a pretend snowman with felt! Snowman Vocabulary Activities Time needed: 5 minutes per activity Materials Needed: Activity 1: Using words to describe concepts of size. In this activity you will need 3 different size snowballs. BIG - BIGGER - BIGGEST If you have time, put yourselves ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Amanda, Playful Preschool, Preschool, Snow, Snowman, Winter

By Kim Vij

Happy Handmade Ebook Review

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Making time for crafting with your child is important. Finding ideas can be one of the challenges, especially if you're not a crafty mom. Happy Handmade ebook just published today and I think you will find it to be quite inspiring for your crafting. Take a peek! $12.99 Crafting Book for Kids and Parents As a parent, I'm always looking for fun projects to make with my kids. I was thrilled to see that one of my favorite craft bloggers Michelle McInerney, creator Molly Moo, has ... Read more...

Filed Under: Arts, Reading Tagged With: Book Review, Boxes, Creative Crafting, Kim, Maker Space, recycled crafts, Space

By The Educators Spin On It

Teaching Kids about Diversity

Tips to teaching kids about diversity

My son has reached the age where I feel it is time to talk to him about diversity. I believe that it is my job as a parent to talk to him about our differences and explain how to politely (and quietly) ask me if he has questions about those differences. It is also my job to teach him how to see beyond these differences to find the similarities and strengths in others. Teaching Kids about Diversity isn't just a one lesson event, it is a continuous dialog. As a parent, I know that diversity ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Amanda, Diversity, Kids in glasses, Parenting, Parenting with Purpose

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