This post is sponsored by ABCmouse When I first started this website in 2008, my goal was to help parents navigate the constantly growing landscape of digital learning experiences for their kids. There were very few educational websites that existed to provide quality age-appropriate content but ABCmouse was one of them. Today ABCmouse has been…
How to Spring Clean Your Tech
As we welcome a new season, take some time to spring clean your tech. Simple things like getting rid of old devices and disposing of e-Waste properly can make a big difference in decluttering. It’s also a good time to give favorite devices a glow up with a little TLC. 10 Easy Ways to Spring…
The Big Draw at The National Building Museum Celebrates Drawing (free Sat 3/14)
This Saturday, March 14, you’re invited to The Big Draw at The National Building Museum. This third annual event is a free day-long festival for visitors of all ages to discover the power of drawing as a tool for better understanding the world around us. Keep reading to learn how your child can join a…
Building a Fast Pinewood Derby Car: 14 Tips from My Former Scout
Every year since 1953, Cub Scouts across the country have participated in the Pinewood Derby with the goal of building and racing small, driverless wooden cars down a sloped track, powered only by gravity. Things haven’t changed much in the past 65 years of the Derby. All cars still start as a block or wedge…
Celebrating Chinese New Year: Teaching Kids About Lunar New Year & Family Traditions
Earlier this week as I was thinking about a special meal to prepare to celebrate the start of Chinese New Year and Year of the Horse on Tuesday, February 17. My mind wandered back to my childhood and the traditions I grew up with. With the start of each new year, I used to wonder…
Why Interviewing Michelle Obama at the White House Felt Like Visiting a Good Friend
This post was originally published on October 13, 2016 Despite living in the Washington, D.C. area for almost twenty years, an invitation to The White House is always special even if you’ve been before. Last week I went to the White House for the third time where my two day visit involved spending a glorious…
How to Teach Kids About Martin Luther King, Jr. and Civil Rights
Years ago when I was in college, a friend and I drove from our New England schools to California. Along the way we stopped in Memphis- home of amazing barbecue, a rich musical heritage, Graceland, the Peabody Ducks, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and the Lorraine Motel. The Lorraine Motel may not have been mentioned in…
Lingokids Review: Effective Playlearning App for Young Kids
This post is sponsored by Lingokids Kids of all ages learn best through engaging age-appropriate experiences designed to captivate their interests. With over 3,000 activities designed by experts in early childhood education, the Lingokids app features interactive games, songs, and videos that combine play, entertainment, and educational experiences. Keep reading for a full Lingokids review…
10 Easy Ways to Give Back on Giving Tuesday and Beyond
After Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Shop Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday comes Giving Tuesday. Created in 2012 as a simple idea of a day that encourages people to do good, Giving Tuesday has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity year-round. This unconventional way…
Best Teacher Gifts for Favorite Teachers
The links in this Best Teacher Gifts for Favorite Teachers are affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on a link. Some items below were provided for review purposes. I think it’s safe to say that during the school year, our kids spend more of their…
