We’re a family that loves a good project especially if it involves science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and the chance to personally experience an awe-inspiring phenomenon through a hands-on activity. But I know not all families are like ours. If the idea of coming up with science fair project evokes a sense of dread…
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100 Apps for Different Types of Learning & Attention Issues
This post is supported by an editorial partnership with NCLD. All opinions are my own. As someone who runs a tech focused website, it’s no surprise that I love handy apps that are great for kids, parents, and families. And as a former teacher and mom who knows many parents of children with learning disabilities…
5 Ways to Celebrate National March Into Literacy Month
With Dr. Seuss’ birthday falling on March 2 and the National Education Association (NEA) celebrating Read Across America Day on March 3, March is a great month to focus on literacy. While we usually focus on reading when we talk about literacy, writing is just as important. As a former first grade teacher, I always…
Donate $1 via a Twitter Follow to Improve Literacy in America and Support the National Center for Families Learning
This is a sponsored post to raise awareness about the Spread the Word campaign. Did you know that 250 million of the world’s 650 million primary school age children are unable to read or write? This statistic comes from a recent report commissioned by UNESCO, the U.N. Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization and demonstrates that we have…
25 Books and Movies for Teaching Kids Sportsmanship
We’ve been hooked on the Winter Olympics and have loved watching the games together for the conversations it’s inspired with my kids. We’ve talked about where the countries are that the different athletes represent, had discussions about perseverance through the human interest features that punctuate the coverage of the sports, and have watched what it…
Fostering a Love of Engineering in Today’s Girls: Join me for a #GirlDay2014 #STEMchat (2/19 at 9 pm ET)
Statistics state that my fourth grade daughter will lose interest in math and science but I’m doing my best to make sure this won’t hold true for her. As a parent, I constantly feel the challenge of creating well rounded kids during time crunched days where I want to balance activities like sports and music…
Discovering Engineering Through the Pinewood Derby
This is a compensated post written in conjunction with the DiscoverE blog tour. All opinions are my own. With so much emphasis on teaching kids science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) topics, as parents, we can feel guilty about not doing more, intimidated by the concepts, or feel empowered by the fact that even if…
9 Sites for Teaching Kids About the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics
This February the world will be watching the Winter Olympics and if your kids are excited about the games, now is the perfect time for them to learn about Sochi, the host city of this year’s events and more about the history of the games. A variety of interactive websites featuring kid-friendly experiences provide the…
Talking to Kids about Favorite Super Bowl Ads
Regardless of which team you wanted to win the Super Bowl, the ads remain the topic of discussion around water coolers, over cubicle walls, and certainly in schools where classes haven’t been cancelled because of snow. “What did we miss?” our kids woke up and asked having gone to bed after the half time show….
Club Penguin’s Coins for Change is Way for Kids to Give Back Through Online Play
As you’re cleaning up the wrapping paper wreckage and recovering from a day of getting, today makes a great day for kids to give back through Club Penguin’s annual online charity event, Coins for Change. From now until January 1, Club Penguin members can make a difference through Coins for Change by donating virtual coins…
