If you dread the glut of toys will infiltrate your home as a result the holidays and wish that you could put the money spent towards longer term goals for your child instead, meet Kidworth. Kidworth is a free site that is designed to “build wealth, not waste” through a coordinated approach to savings, spending,…
Education
A Parent’s Role in Teaching Online Safety
One of the common threads heard throughout last week’s Family Online Safety Institute’s Annual Conference was about whose role it is to teach online safety. It was a topic that was mentioned in keynotes, general sessions, on our panel, and posed to me via Twitter. Whose responsibility is it to teach online safety? …
Using Social Media Tools to Build an Online Community: NAEYC Conference Presentation
Last week Amy Mascott (@TeachMama and WeTeachGroup.com) and I ventured to Orlando where we on spoke at the National Association for the Education of Young Children’s (NAYEC) annual conference about Community Partnerships: Using Technology to Educate, Inform, and Connect in the Online Community. It’s been awhile since I attended a national education conference but it…
Jesse Jones’ Blogalicious 2011 Keynote Inspires Making Masterful Connections
When Blogalicious comes around, I can always count on a classy well run conference that brings together an incredible community during a weekend of fun events, inspiring sessions, networking, and delicious food. This year’s conference theme was Making Masterful Connections and began with a keynote by Jesse Jones who spoke about U-ology 101, “the science…
Computer Games and Learning
Today I have a freelance piece on JenAndBarbMomLife.com about the topic of computer games and learning. From preschoolers to high school students, online games can often be cleverly disguised as educational experiences that can reinforce classroom learning. Here’s an excerpt from my post, Computer Games & Learning: While it is important to limit screen time, many websites feature educational…
Ruby’s Studio: The Feelings Show Develops Emotional Literacy in Preschoolers
How do we create caring individuals who know how to be a good friend and can verbalize their feelings? It’s a constant challenge to parents and educators alike, especially with preschoolers. Moms Sam and Abbie are the founders of The Mother Company, a Southern California based business devoted to helping kids develop social and…
Marble Jar App Rewards Positive Behaviors Instantly
I’m often wondering why some mornings and afternoons feel so hectic when we’ve been in school for almost two months and have our routines in place. In the morning after breakfast it always seems like little glitches occur to throw us off schedule and make it hard to get out the door. In the afternoon,…
Amulet- Sophisticated Graphic Novel Series Perfect for Older Readers (w. giveaway)
Little Miss Techie loves to read everything from the American Girl doll historical fiction books, fun series like Rainbow Magic Fairies, nonfiction texts, graphic novels like the potty-humor filled Super Diaper Baby graphic novels, and revisiting favorite picture books. Exposing children to a variety of different kinds of literature not only serves as a way…
Possible Answers To America’s Educational Leadership Concerns
It seems that America is at the breaking point when it comes to the way forward with education. Most American children lag far behind many other developed countries and the gap is widening. Society and our educational leadership has begged the question as to the best answer to solve what, some in the government see,…
Teaching Kids About Egypt and Cleopatra Through Online Resources
Egypt is a fascinating place with pyramids that rise up out of sand dunes, tales of tomb raiders searching hidden tombs filled with riches, and the powerful, yet intriguing, Cleopatra. Little Miss Techie and I have been learning Egypt ever since reading Magic Tree House Mummies in the Morning, devouring nonfiction books and searching for…
