These are the sites that are in my reader and I consider my must reads. Education: GeekyMom Teach Mama On Our Minds Food: Andrea’s Recipes Cooking with Trader Joe’s Goodness Gracious Hide the Cheese This Week for Dinner Technology: Common Sense Media Get Game Smart Gizmodo Inside Facebook NetSmartz Tangerine Times Tech Crunch TechMamas Politics:…
Press
Freelance Writing– I have freelanced pieces for T-Mobile’s 100% You magazine which is sent out to all current T-Mobile customers. These pieces include: “Mothers of the World: This is Your Phone” appeared in the premiere issue (December 2009) “For the Kids: A place for constructive distractions- not just fingerprints” reviewed apps in the Android Marketplace…
Elsewhere
You can also find my writing on the following sites: City Editor, Being Savvy Washington DC Contributor, DC Metro Moms Community Manager, PBS Teachers LeapFrog Teacher TAGvocates Guest Contributor, A Parent in Silver Spring Guest Contributor, Real Simple Holiday Blogathon Contributor, Props and Pans Thanks for reading Tech Savvy…
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About Leticia (aka Tech Savvy Mama)
Hi! I’m Leticia. My background as a classroom teacher and technology consultant for a large public school system in the DC Metro Area has provided me with the knowledge and expertise about topics like age appropriate technology for children of all ages and kid-friendly website design. I use my background in technology and education as…
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When I was in middle and high school (yes, I am dating myself!) computers were mainly tools for productivity rather than for learning or entertainment. Now they can be interactive devices that facilitate learning by engaging our children. Don’t get me wrong, not everything out there is great. Some of it is fabulous. Lots of…
Virtual Field Trips
Virtual field trips are a way for you to take a tour of a particular location without having to pack a lunch or a suitcase. I personally love the idea of virtual field trips because they allow for a quick visit, don’t break the bank, and are ways you can interact with content without being…
Reading and Language Arts Websites
Clifford Interactive Stories and Games: The stories and games are perfect for preschool beginning and early readers since they teach letter recognition, letter sounds (phonics), and rhyming. Lookybook: Access a wealth of favorite picture books on the computer for your viewing pleasure. PBS Kids: Play with characters from your favorite shows like Boohbah, Barney, SuperWhy,…
Toddler
The following websites have interactive learning games and content that are recommended for toddlers: AlphaBaby: enables infants and toddlers to have fun playing with the computer because click of the mouse or touching a key on the keyboard generates a letter or shape on the screen. Seussville’s Help Mr. Brown Color: Children color designated letters…
