On President’s Day we celebrate the birthday of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Sometimes it’s easy to forget that long weekends commemorate important individuals and their contributions to America’s history. Here are some ways you can supplement your child’s understanding of our many past presidents in an age appropriate way. Educational videos– Learn about Abraham…
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Resources & Activities to Celebrate Chinese New Year in Your Home
Tomorrow- February 3- is an important day because it is the start of Chinese New Year and the beginning of the Year of the Rabbit. Like Korean and Vietnamese cultures, Chinese New Year begins on the Lunar New Year. Around our home, we’re getting ready for the start of the new year. I’m spending the…
Donate Tag Books to K Classrooms with LeapFrog’s Like. Give. Read on Facebook (w. giveaway)
LeapFrog continues their commitment to early literacy by putting more Tag books in schools with their new Like. Give. Read program. For every Facebook fan who “Likes” the LeapFrog page, the company is donating a new Tag book to a Kindergarten classroom up to 50,000 books. With so many books to give away, LeapFrog needs…
E-mail & Blogging as Way For Young Writers to Hone Skills
Sammy is 6 years old and has a weekly column on Mama C and the Boys, his mom’s blog, where he writes Sammy Saturday. Inspired by this Sammy’s LeapFrog Explorer camera review that was this week’s post I’ve shared ways you can use the computer to practice different parts of the writing process through this week’s LeapFrog Community column….
NOOKcolor Engages Readers of All Ages (w. giveaway)
We have a winner! Congratulations to @bamalynn– lucky entry number #198! When traveling, I used to pack a magazine, paperback book, and books for the kids in my carry on, making my bag heavy, bulky, and leaving little room for much else. As I think about what to take on my trip to Detroit, the…
New iPhone or iPad? Fill it with Oceanhouse Media apps! (w. giveaway)
Congratulations to Linda who has been emailed download codes for the 5 Oceanhouse Media iPhone and iPad apps! If you unwrapped a new iPhone or iPad, chances are you’ve had a chance to load it up with some new apps like Angry Birds but be sure not to over look fun and educational apps for…
LeapFrog Leapster Camera & Video Recorder Review (w. giveaway)
LeapFrog Explorer with Camera & Video Recorder This week I reviewed the LeapFrog Leapster Explorer Camera & Video Recorder in my weekly Leapfrog Community Column. Here’s a teaser of the review and I’m offering a giveaway of one to go with your child’s Explorer! The new LeapFrog Leapster Explorer Camera & Video Recorder is a…
Virtual Nerd Samsung Blu-Ray Player Winner
Congratulations to Sandie at UrbanMama who signed up for Virtual Nerd and won the Blu-Ray player! Curious about Virtual Nerd? Read my review of the service that provides algebra and physics tutoring on demand. I am a paid educational consultant for Virtual Nerd and received complimentary access for consulting purposes. I was asked to review…
Virtual Nerd: Algebra & Physics Tutoring On Demand (w. Samsung BluRay giveaway)
First quarter report cards are in and the end of the semester is quickly approaching which might cause panic as students (and parents!) seek ways to raise grades in core classes whose grades are critical for graduation. I was one of the panicked teens who labored through algebra 1 freshman year. My concrete brain…
Thanksgiving Sites for Kids- My Latest Column on The LeapFrog Community
What’s the true meaning of Thanksgiving? While it’s a time to come together as a family, it’s also a chance to celebrate the harvest. Sometimes this gets lost in the modern interpretation of the day between annual parades, football games, and gorging ourselves on delicious food, all of which I am guilty of….
