One of the most comforting things a mother can find is a kindred spirit - another mother to share your joys, and also your worries with. Someone who can inspire you and help you think more deeply about the type of mother you wish to be for your child. It is so encouraging to know that there are like-minded individuals out there who can give advice when you are in need of it or just listen when you've had a rough day. Out of the conversations that I've had with one such mother, I've come ... Read more...
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Using Printables to Enhance Education at Home: Snapshot of Parenting with Purpose
Hi, I'm Cassie from 3 Dinosaurs. I extended the education of my girls at home using printables. It is not hard to add a few printables and activities after school with as little as 30 minutes a day. There are many places on the web that offer free ones, and I have a few on 3 Dinosaurs. I'll be showing some highlights from my various printables that I offer for free on my site. Every pack I make I try to associate with a book. I set up their binders with activities or get a craft ready for ... Read more...
5 Simple Leaf Activities for Kids
Here are a few simple leaf activities for your child as you welcome fall this year. Confession... I adore Autumn! For years and years, I've had my Mom send me the Fall Leaves from Virginia when they start to change so that my children and students could experience it. She was so sweet to even include Acorn, Walnuts, Pecans and Dried Corn into the package too. We create sensory trays with the things that we receive from up North and compare it to ... Read more...
Summer Curriculum & Books Reviews
Summer break is quickly approaching. We know that kids have the potential to make learning gains over the summer if provided with an enriching home or childcare environment. It is so important to make sure that learning happens in the summer months. Here at The Educators' Spin On It we try to incorporate fun, hands-on learning activities, field trips, and the more traditional academics into our daily summer routines. Summer Curriculum & Books Reviews If you are looking for ... Read more...
Monster Activity Ideas & Book Review
As your child begins to read it's important to check their reading comprehension skills as they are reading a book. I will confess that my daughter is a pretty good reader at 5 years old. However she had me a bit fooled that she was comprehending more of what she was reading. I recently discovered this more when we sat down and read the book Matthew's Monsters by Stephanie Sisler and illustrated by Kyle Grzelak. This book is designed just for this ... Read more...