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5 Days and Ways to Appreciate Your Kids’ Teachers
- EI Editor Posted On Apr 26, 2021 | Learning Through Play
3 Earth Science Experts Who Want to Talk to Your Kids!
- EI Editor Posted On Apr 14, 2021 | Learning Through Play
5 Must-Have Materials for a Well-Stocked Art Cart
- EI Editor Posted On Mar 17, 2021 | Learning Through Play
The more accessible your art materials are, the more likely your kids are to use them! And with so many emotional, developmental, and educational benefits to crafting, encouraging arts and crafts is a super smart idea. EI’s Experts in Play are here to help you stock your art cart with five must have materials sure to inspire your kids to get crafty every day of National Craft Month – and beyond!1. PaperThe foundation for all kinds of projects, you’ll want to supply several different kinds of paper, including scratch paper, construction paper, cardstock, and even sheets of cardboard. Cut any bits left over from previous projects into shapes and squiggles to be used in future projects.
2. Pencils, Crayons, and MarkersInclude basic graphite pencils as well as colored pencils (chunky sizes are easier for little hands). Go for washable markers and be sure to separate each type of supply into its own cup or bin so kids can easily find what they need.
3. Paints and PaintbrushesWatercolors are wonderful for quick and easy painting projects. Tempera paints are washable and come in a huge range of colors that sticks to paper, cardboard, cloth, and even wood. They’re also great for finger painting! You’ll want to stock your cart with several sizes of kid-friendly paintbrushes, as well as a cup for water, a plastic palette, and a smock.
4. Sculpting MaterialsEncourage 3-D creativity with sculptable materials like air dry clay (or Fimo for older kids). Non-toxic, moldable Playfoam® is the perfect compound for your art cart since it never dries out and your kids can reuse it again and again.
Photo Credit: @madina_toys5. ExtrasInclude a bin for the extras, including child-safe scissors, glue sticks, pom poms, googly eyes, pipe cleaners, beans, beads, and glitter, if you dare.
Once you’ve stocked your art cart with the basics, you may need a bit of inspiration. Visit our Pinterest page for endless creative craft ideas for little ones. Welcome spring with crafts including step-by-step instructions for drawing Hoppy Floppy and creating a chick and a bunny out of Playfoam pods!
5 Must-Have Materials for a Well-Stocked Art Cart
The more accessible your art materials are, the more likely your kids are to use them! And with so many emotional, developmental, and educational benefits to crafting, encouraging arts and crafts is a super smart idea. EI’s Experts in Play are here to help you stock your art cart with five must have materials sure to inspire your kids to get crafty every day of National Craft Month – and beyond!1. PaperThe foundation for all kinds of projects, you’ll want to supply several different kinds of paper, including scratch paper, construction paper, cardstock, and even sheets of cardboard. Cut any bits left over from previous projects into shapes and squiggles to be used in future projects.2. Pencils, Crayons, and MarkersInclude basic graphite pencils as well as colored pencils (chunky sizes are easier for little hands). Go for washable markers and be sure to separate each type of supply into its own cup or bin so kids can easily find what they need.3. Paints and PaintbrushesWatercolors are wonderful for quick and easy painting projects. Tempera paints are washable and come in a huge range of colors that sticks to paper, cardboard, cloth, and even wood. They’re also great for finger painting! You’ll want to stock your cart with several sizes of kid-friendly paintbrushes, as well as a cup for water, a plastic palette, and a smock.4. Sculpting MaterialsEncourage 3-D creativity with sculptable materials like air dry clay (or Fimo for older kids). Non-toxic, moldable Playfoam® is the perfect compound for your art cart since it never dries out and your kids can reuse it again and again.Photo Credit: @madina_toys5. ExtrasInclude a bin for the extras, including child-safe scissors, glue sticks, pom poms, googly eyes, pipe cleaners, beans, beads, and glitter, if you dare.Once you’ve stocked your art cart with the basics, you may need a bit of inspiration. Visit our Pinterest page for endless creative craft ideas for little ones. Welcome spring with crafts including step-by-step instructions for drawing Hoppy Floppy and creating a chick and a bunny out of Playfoam pods!
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The more accessible your art materials are, the more likely your kids are to use them! And with so many emotional, developmental, and educational benefits to crafting, encouraging arts and crafts is a super smart idea. EI’s Experts in Play are here to help you stock your art cart with five must have materials sure to inspire your kids to get crafty every day of National Craft Month – and beyond!1. PaperThe foundation for all kinds of projects, you’ll want to supply several different kinds of paper, including scratch paper, construction paper, cardstock, and even sheets of cardboard. Cut any bits left over from previous projects into shapes and squiggles to be used in future projects.2. Pencils, Crayons, and MarkersInclude basic graphite pencils as well as colored pencils (chunky sizes are easier for little hands). Go for washable markers and be sure to separate each type of supply into its own cup or bin so kids can easily find what they need.3. Paints and PaintbrushesWatercolors are wonderful for quick and easy painting projects. Tempera paints are washable and come in a huge range of colors that sticks to paper, cardboard, cloth, and even wood. They’re also great for finger painting! You’ll want to stock your cart with several sizes of kid-friendly paintbrushes, as well as a cup for water, a plastic palette, and a smock.4. Sculpting MaterialsEncourage 3-D creativity with sculptable materials like air dry clay (or Fimo for older kids). Non-toxic, moldable Playfoam® is the perfect compound for your art cart since it never dries out and your kids can reuse it again and again.Photo Credit: @madina_toys5. ExtrasInclude a bin for the extras, including child-safe scissors, glue sticks, pom poms, googly eyes, pipe cleaners, beans, beads, and glitter, if you dare.Once you’ve stocked your art cart with the basics, you may need a bit of inspiration. Visit our Pinterest page for endless creative craft ideas for little ones. Welcome spring with crafts including step-by-step instructions for drawing Hoppy Floppy and creating a chick and a bunny out of Playfoam pods!
5 Fun Ways to Raise Kinder Kids
- EI Editor Posted On Mar 2, 2021 | Learning Through Play
If the past year has shown us anything, it’s the need for more human kindness, compassion, and love. While you (and we, and hopefully everyone else) work on ways to become more tolerant and understanding in your own life, teaching your kids to be kind will help ensure that the next generation is a happier, more accepting place.Fortunately, kids are naturally kind and empathetic and with a bit of encouragement, you can make kindness a priority value in your home. And raising kinder kids doesn’t just benefit the friends and family around your children. Kinder kids have been proven to gravitate toward kinder friends, be less likely to break rules, get better grades and test scores, and even to be higher earners as adults. Sounds good, right?To support you in your crusade for kindness, EI’s Experts in Play have compiled five fun ways to encourage kindness at home, including:1. Modeling KindnessDo as I say, not as I do just doesn’t work when it comes to kindness. Watch your words and actions (and social media posts and comments!) to make sure you’re consistently demonstrating kindness in your own life.
2. Praising Acts of KindnessMake a point of commenting out loud when your kids, family members, friends, and even strangers do something nice for others, from sharing a toy to holding the door at the donut shop.3. Doing Daily Acts of KindnessCommit to doing something kind for someone else every single day and share the act – and how it made you feel! – with your family. Encourage your family to do the same with the simple acts of kindness on our free, downloadable 31 Days of Kindness calendar.
4. Asking About KindnessInstead of asking your kids how they did on a test or whether their team won the game, ask what they did that day that was kind. The more you ask, the more your kids will look for opportunities to do something kind so that they have something to share with you.5. Incorporating KindnessThe Design & Drill® Bolt Buddies™ First Responders sets are the perfect way to roll the concepts of sharing, caring, and kindness into your kids’ everyday play. Each Bolt Buddy has a job to do – and they always do it with kindness! From the Bolt Buddies Helicopter, swooping in for the perfect play rescue, the Police Motorcycle, zooming up to save the day, and the Fire Truck, ready to put out fires and rescue kittens in trees, these community helpers do their jobs with kindness and compassion.
5 Fun Ways to Raise Kinder Kids
If the past year has shown us anything, it’s the need for more human kindness, compassion, and love. While you (and we, and hopefully everyone else) work on ways to become more tolerant and understanding in your own life, teaching your kids to be kind will help ensure that the next generation is a happier, more accepting place.Fortunately, kids are naturally kind and empathetic and with a bit of encouragement, you can make kindness a priority value in your home. And raising kinder kids doesn’t just benefit the friends and family around your children. Kinder kids have been proven to gravitate toward kinder friends, be less likely to break rules, get better grades and test scores, and even to be higher earners as adults. Sounds good, right?To support you in your crusade for kindness, EI’s Experts in Play have compiled five fun ways to encourage kindness at home, including:1. Modeling KindnessDo as I say, not as I do just doesn’t work when it comes to kindness. Watch your words and actions (and social media posts and comments!) to make sure you’re consistently demonstrating kindness in your own life.2. Praising Acts of KindnessMake a point of commenting out loud when your kids, family members, friends, and even strangers do something nice for others, from sharing a toy to holding the door at the donut shop.3. Doing Daily Acts of KindnessCommit to doing something kind for someone else every single day and share the act – and how it made you feel! – with your family. Encourage your family to do the same with the simple acts of kindness on our free, downloadable 31 Days of Kindness calendar.4. Asking About KindnessInstead of asking your kids how they did on a test or whether their team won the game, ask what they did that day that was kind. The more you ask, the more your kids will look for opportunities to do something kind so that they have something to share with you.5. Incorporating KindnessThe Design & Drill® Bolt Buddies™ First Responders sets are the perfect way to roll the concepts of sharing, caring, and kindness into your kids’ everyday play. Each Bolt Buddy has a job to do – and they always do it with kindness! From the Bolt Buddies Helicopter, swooping in for the perfect play rescue, the Police Motorcycle, zooming up to save the day, and the Fire Truck, ready to put out fires and rescue kittens in trees, these community helpers do their jobs with kindness and compassion.
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If the past year has shown us anything, it’s the need for more human kindness, compassion, and love. While you (and we, and hopefully everyone else) work on ways to become more tolerant and understanding in your own life, teaching your kids to be kind will help ensure that the next generation is a happier, more accepting place.Fortunately, kids are naturally kind and empathetic and with a bit of encouragement, you can make kindness a priority value in your home. And raising kinder kids doesn’t just benefit the friends and family around your children. Kinder kids have been proven to gravitate toward kinder friends, be less likely to break rules, get better grades and test scores, and even to be higher earners as adults. Sounds good, right?To support you in your crusade for kindness, EI’s Experts in Play have compiled five fun ways to encourage kindness at home, including:1. Modeling KindnessDo as I say, not as I do just doesn’t work when it comes to kindness. Watch your words and actions (and social media posts and comments!) to make sure you’re consistently demonstrating kindness in your own life.2. Praising Acts of KindnessMake a point of commenting out loud when your kids, family members, friends, and even strangers do something nice for others, from sharing a toy to holding the door at the donut shop.3. Doing Daily Acts of KindnessCommit to doing something kind for someone else every single day and share the act – and how it made you feel! – with your family. Encourage your family to do the same with the simple acts of kindness on our free, downloadable 31 Days of Kindness calendar.4. Asking About KindnessInstead of asking your kids how they did on a test or whether their team won the game, ask what they did that day that was kind. The more you ask, the more your kids will look for opportunities to do something kind so that they have something to share with you.5. Incorporating KindnessThe Design & Drill® Bolt Buddies™ First Responders sets are the perfect way to roll the concepts of sharing, caring, and kindness into your kids’ everyday play. Each Bolt Buddy has a job to do – and they always do it with kindness! From the Bolt Buddies Helicopter, swooping in for the perfect play rescue, the Police Motorcycle, zooming up to save the day, and the Fire Truck, ready to put out fires and rescue kittens in trees, these community helpers do their jobs with kindness and compassion. 
DIY Seed Ball - Gardening With Earth Friendly Science
This earth-friendly science activity will give your garden a boost!Ages: 3+Supplies:• Clay (1-2oz per seed ball)• Seeds (wildflower, sunflower, grass)• Soil (1oz per ball)• WaterProcedure:1. Form your clay into a ball, then flatten the ball like a pancake.
2. Use your fingers to sprinkle water on the clay until it feels moist on both sides.
3. Add soil to both sides of the clay “pancake."
4. Add your seeds of choice on top of the soil on one side of the clay.
5. Roll the clay into a ball and place it in the sun to dry.
When you are ready to use your seed ball, toss it into the garden where you want your seeds to grow. It will take a while, but you should see some new sprouts soon!Extra FunWrap a dry seed ball in cellophane and tie a ribbon around it. Make a tag explaining what kind of seed ball it is and how to use it. Share with a friend or neighbor! ????
DIY Seed Ball - Gardening With Earth Friendly Science
This earth-friendly science activity will give your garden a boost!Ages: 3+Supplies:• Clay (1-2oz per seed ball)• Seeds (wildflower, sunflower, grass)• Soil (1oz per ball)• WaterProcedure:1. Form your clay into a ball, then flatten the ball like a pancake.
2. Use your fingers to sprinkle water on the clay until it feels moist on both sides.
3. Add soil to both sides of the clay “pancake."
4. Add your seeds of choice on top of the soil on one side of the clay.5. Roll the clay into a ball and place it in the sun to dry.
When you are ready to use your seed ball, toss it into the garden where you want your seeds to grow. It will take a while, but you should see some new sprouts soon!Extra FunWrap a dry seed ball in cellophane and tie a ribbon around it. Make a tag explaining what kind of seed ball it is and how to use it. Share with a friend or neighbor! ????
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This earth-friendly science activity will give your garden a boost!Ages: 3+Supplies:• Clay (1-2oz per seed ball)• Seeds (wildflower, sunflower, grass)• Soil (1oz per ball)• WaterProcedure:1. Form your clay into a ball, then flatten the ball like a pancake.2. Use your fingers to sprinkle water on the clay until it feels moist on both sides.3. Add soil to both sides of the clay “pancake."4. Add your seeds of choice on top of the soil on one side of the clay.5. Roll the clay into a ball and place it in the sun to dry.When you are ready to use your seed ball, toss it into the garden where you want your seeds to grow. It will take a while, but you should see some new sprouts soon!Extra FunWrap a dry seed ball in cellophane and tie a ribbon around it. Make a tag explaining what kind of seed ball it is and how to use it. Share with a friend or neighbor! ????
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September 10th, 2012 Deal of the Day: USA Foam Map Puzzle
- EI Editor Posted On Sep 10, 2012
Put together a giant map to learn states, capitals and more with today's Deal of the Day, our USA Foam Map Puzzle!Watch Young children learn U.S. geography as they create a colorful, illustrated map. Ideal for kids ages 5 to 7, our USA foam puzzle map features 54 water-resistant interlocking pieces with all 50 states, capitals, landmarks, wildlife and more!This product normally sells for $29.99, but today only until midnight tonight, you can get it for just $19.99 with Free Shipping when you enter EIFREE at Checkout!Get your USA Foam Map Puzzle Here: http://www.educationalinsights.com/product/usa+foam+map+puzzle..do?sortby=ourPicks&sortby=&&from=Search
September 10th, 2012 Deal of the Day: USA Foam Map Puzzle
Put together a giant map to learn states, capitals and more with today's Deal of the Day, our USA Foam Map Puzzle!Watch Young children learn U.S. geography as they create a colorful, illustrated map. Ideal for kids ages 5 to 7, our USA foam puzzle map features 54 water-resistant interlocking pieces with all 50 states, capitals, landmarks, wildlife and more!This product normally sells for $29.99, but today only until midnight tonight, you can get it for just $19.99 with Free Shipping when you enter EIFREE at Checkout!Get your USA Foam Map Puzzle Here: http://www.educationalinsights.com/product/usa+foam+map+puzzle..do?sortby=ourPicks&sortby=&&from=Search
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Put together a giant map to learn states, capitals and more with today's Deal of the Day, our USA Foam Map Puzzle!Watch Young children learn U.S. geography as they create a colorful, illustrated map. Ideal for kids ages 5 to 7, our USA foam puzzle map features 54 water-resistant interlocking pieces with all 50 states, capitals, landmarks, wildlife and more!This product normally sells for $29.99, but today only until midnight tonight, you can get it for just $19.99 with Free Shipping when you enter EIFREE at Checkout!Get your USA Foam Map Puzzle Here: http://www.educationalinsights.com/product/usa+foam+map+puzzle..do?sortby=ourPicks&sortby=&&from=Search
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September 4th, 2012 Deal of the Day: Classroom Scrapbook Pocket Chart
- EI Editor Posted On Sep 4, 2012
Today is September 4th, 2012 and our Deal of the Day is our Classroom Scrapbook Pocket Chart!Teachers take hundreds of photos each year. Quickly and easily display them in this adorable wall-hanging Class Scrapbook Pocket Chart! This chart includes 14 photo pockets, fun printed quotations, and whimsical decorations. It even includes an included template for you to create and print student yearbooks!This pocket chart normally sells for
September 4th, 2012 Deal of the Day: Classroom Scrapbook Pocket Chart
Today is September 4th, 2012 and our Deal of the Day is our Classroom Scrapbook Pocket Chart!Teachers take hundreds of photos each year. Quickly and easily display them in this adorable wall-hanging Class Scrapbook Pocket Chart! This chart includes 14 photo pockets, fun printed quotations, and whimsical decorations. It even includes an included template for you to create and print student yearbooks!This pocket chart normally sells for $14.99, but you can get your very own for only $7.99 today and get FREE standard SHIPPING on your order by using promo code EIFREE. This deal is only good until midnight (PST) tonight, so click here to order one now: http://www.educationalinsights.com/product/class+scrapbook.do
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Today is September 4th, 2012 and our Deal of the Day is our Classroom Scrapbook Pocket Chart!Teachers take hundreds of photos each year. Quickly and easily display them in this adorable wall-hanging Class Scrapbook Pocket Chart! This chart includes 14 photo pockets, fun printed quotations, and whimsical decorations. It even includes an included template for you to create and print student yearbooks!This pocket chart normally sells for
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August 21, 2012 Deal of the Day: Hot Dots w/ Pen
- EI Editor Posted On Aug 21, 2012
It's Tuesday August 21st, and our Deal of the Day is our Make-Your-Own Hot Dots® Set!Hot Dots Sets are one of our best sellers, and with this kit, you can turn any worksheet into your very own Hot Dots activity sheet!Great for kids ages 4-12, our Make-Your-Own Hot Dots® Set Transforms ordinary worksheets targeting any subject or skill into engaging activities with talking pen that provides immediate feedback. This set includes 450 self-adhesive dots for correct and incorrect answers as well as a Talking Hot Dots® Pen that indicates with lights and sound effects whether students have answered correctly. Simply apply correct/incorrect dots to existing worksheets or new worksheets, flash cards and quizzes you create and have kids use the pen for interactive fun!This Deal of the Day normally retails at
August 21, 2012 Deal of the Day: Hot Dots w/ Pen
It's Tuesday August 21st, and our Deal of the Day is our Make-Your-Own Hot Dots® Set!Hot Dots Sets are one of our best sellers, and with this kit, you can turn any worksheet into your very own Hot Dots activity sheet!Great for kids ages 4-12, our Make-Your-Own Hot Dots® Set Transforms ordinary worksheets targeting any subject or skill into engaging activities with talking pen that provides immediate feedback. This set includes 450 self-adhesive dots for correct and incorrect answers as well as a Talking Hot Dots® Pen that indicates with lights and sound effects whether students have answered correctly. Simply apply correct/incorrect dots to existing worksheets or new worksheets, flash cards and quizzes you create and have kids use the pen for interactive fun!This Deal of the Day normally retails at $16.99, but for today only until Midnight (PST), you can get a Make-Your-Own Hot Dots® Set for just $7.99! Type in EIFREE at checkout to also get this Deal shipped to you for FREE!Don't miss out on this great deal! Click here to purchase your own Make-Your-Own Hot Dots® Set here: http://www.educationalinsights.com/product/make-your-own+hot+dots-reg-+set.do?from=Search
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It's Tuesday August 21st, and our Deal of the Day is our Make-Your-Own Hot Dots® Set!Hot Dots Sets are one of our best sellers, and with this kit, you can turn any worksheet into your very own Hot Dots activity sheet!Great for kids ages 4-12, our Make-Your-Own Hot Dots® Set Transforms ordinary worksheets targeting any subject or skill into engaging activities with talking pen that provides immediate feedback. This set includes 450 self-adhesive dots for correct and incorrect answers as well as a Talking Hot Dots® Pen that indicates with lights and sound effects whether students have answered correctly. Simply apply correct/incorrect dots to existing worksheets or new worksheets, flash cards and quizzes you create and have kids use the pen for interactive fun!This Deal of the Day normally retails at 