A world without UNDERPANTS?!!! My children can’t even begin to imagine what a world without Captain Underpants books might be like. Their love of Dav Pilkey’s epic novels is well…epic. My two young reviewers they thrilled to get their hot little mitts on Captain Underpants and the Revolting Revenge of the Radioactive Robo-Boxers where Captain Underpants…
Education
Imagination Stage’s Anime Momotaro: Japan comes to D.C. (ticket giveaway)
As Imagination Stage subscribers, we’ve seen many fantastic performances with incredible sets but the new Anime Momotaro brings Japan to the D.C. Metro Area. The delightful adaptation of a traditional Japanese folktale incorporates elements of manga (Japanese comic books), kabuki (theater), and anime (animated movies) and is presented on a set reminiscent of typical structures…
Preparing for the Super Bowl the Tech Savvy Way
On Sunday the San Francisco 49ers face the Baltimore Ravens for Super Bowl XLVII at the Mercedes Benz Superdome. I may live closer to Raven’s home turf but growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area has made me a 49ers fan for life. Regardless of who you’re rooting for this weekend, here’s how you can…
Peppa Pig’s Happy Mrs. Chicken App Review
Fans of Peppa Pig who love her in the animated series will be pleased to know that Peppa has gone mobile with the launch of the new Happy Mrs. Chicken app ($2.99). Happy Mrs. Chicken is perfect for toddlers since it supports the development of coordination skills, creative thinking, and hand-eye through touch screen interaction….
Disney’s The American Presidents DVD Box Set Review & Giveaway
It’s Inauguration Weekend which means all things presidential if you’re a DC area resident like we are! We’ve been watching the preparations since after Christmas when bleachers started appearing on Pennsylvania Avenue (the Inaugural Parade route that President Obama will take after his Inaugural Address at the Capitol Building), reading about the different balls- both…
Remembering Haiti by Teaching Others
Since visiting Haiti last January, it’s a place that’s on my mind constantly because it’s honestly hard to forget. The sheer beauty of the country and the experience of visiting a place full of kind individuals who are working towards rebuilding their lives made an indelible impression on my soul. Today marks the third anniversary…
Sending Strength & Love to Parents and Teachers
Today I send lots of love to parents who had the strength to send their kids to school today and school staff who woke up, walked into their buildings, and are trying to keep their emotions in check as they teach our children with patience and love. Today is going to be a hard day….
Thank a Teacher Day: Monday, December 17, 2012
When I was a teacher, a parent and former teacher herself gave me a folder emblazoned with gorgeous butterflies. With the folder came a note. A note that said that when she was a teacher, she had a special folder where she kept letters from parents and drawings from her students to remember the positive…
Sandy Hook School Tragedy: Helpful Tips for Talking to Your Kids About School Violence
As we sit watching news reports on the television, listening to radio coverage, and discussing of today’s Connecticut school shooting with friends over social networks, it’s hard to make sense of what happened. There are so many whys that we just don’t know the answers to right now and may not know the answers to for…
Scholastic’s Storia: Must Have for Readers of All Levels (w. giveaway)
I’m a stickler when it comes to eBook apps and always look at new ones with a critical eye to ensure that they’re easy to navigate, the reading content can grow with my children, and my must-have feature- words are highlighted as they are read for beginning readers. Launched this summer, Scholastic’s Storia app does…
