The ultimate list from A to Z of after school activities for school ages! A collection of academic and seasonal creative fun for your child. After School Activities for School Ages We believe that learning never ends, even after the school bell rings after school. Take a peek at over 100+ Activities for kids ages 5-8. Activities are listed alphabetically. After School Schedules & Parenting Tips for School Ages How do you fit these activities in after school? Here's a ... Read more...
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The ABC’s of After School Activities
The activities that we include in our children’s daily lives After School are just as important as the things that we ensure are in our children’s education at school. As parents we put much thought and consideration into the decision of the school they will attend and which teacher they will get each year. A Parent is a child's first Teacher Do you put as much effort into your own home and what your child will do each day after school? Year after year it all adds up and you are and will always ... Read more...
This week we ate a rainbow
This week,we have been working on developing his fine motor, one-to-one correspondence, matching, color identification, expanding vocabulary and the focus or theme of the week has been eating a rainbow! What? Eating healthy with your kid teaches all that? Well, YES! If you are an avid reader of our blog (and we are so glad you are!) then you know that we believe in the power of gardening, healthy eating, getting our kids in the kitchen and much more. My 29 month old has been ... Read more...
Ultimate Blog Party 2012
HI! This is our first Ultimate Blog Party! Thanks for stopping over here at The Educators' Spin On It…we love new visitors! Background Info Our site is a little unique, there are two of us! I'm Kim and this is my family of 5 and I share this site with Amanda and her family of 4. The Educator's Spin On It is a collaborative effort of two best friends who are parents and former elementary school teachers. Although I hesitate to use the word former since we both are still certified ... Read more...
Raising an Eco Tot – 10 Environmentally Friendly Activities for Toddlers
I want my 2 year old to value the world beyond the walls of our home and to treat all living things with respect. Is this to much to ask of a toddler? I don't think so. In fact, I think that with our support and guidance, this it is entirely possible.The earth and our environment is here for us to take care of and that the choices we make affect the future of the environment. Children who develop a heart for their natural world and environmentally friendly ... Read more...