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...
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Toy Organization at Our House
The Playroom I, Amanda, like to think of my dining room, aka playroom, as our classroom. I think about the things that I want my tot to interact with and learn about during his day and make sure that he has the space to do these things. (Don't worry, we still have a table and eat meals together as a family in our tiny breakfast nook area!) Like Kim talked about here, using stations is a great way to stay organized. This month, I am focusing on reading, interacting with books, and ... Read more...
Ideas for Creating and Storing Toy Stations
When I made the decision to stay home with my children it was a big step from teaching in the classroom with many children to just one. I couldn't help but think how am I going to keep my baby entertained and engaged during the day just by myself. I think one of the biggest tips I can give you as a Mom and as a teacher is to set up stations. It's really helpful to create toy stations around the house for your baby and toddler to explore during playtime. This ... Read more...
Kim’s Favorite “Spin On” Things by Amanda in 2011
I'll be the first to admit that this has been so much fun venturing into the blogging world with one of my best friends, Amanda. She is one of those friends that encourages you to become a better person, mom, wife, daughter and friend. I think in part that is why we both have chosen to take on this new adventure in our lives. This blog was designed to help us and our followers become accountable for all the adventures we take and that our children take us on daily as we work on the art of ... Read more...
