PBS is synonymous with high quality educational content. They pioneered educational programming with the introduction of Sesame Street in the 70s and are now teaching a whole new generation of tech savvy kids through the new PBS KIDS Island. PBS KIDS Island provides free reading games and activities for children ages 2-5 years, with additional…
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The Effect of the Economy on Schools
Today I’m over on DC Metro Moms discussing The Effect of the Economy on Schools in our county. How does the economy affect education in your area? Is your school system feeling the pinch like ours is? Feel free to comment either here or over on DC Metro Moms! Thanks for reading Tech Savvy Mama…
30% Off Leapfrog Products Until Tomorrow 11/25!
If you are contemplating a gift of any Leapfrog products this holiday season, take advantage of their 30% off friends & family sale with promo code HY8NFF. The discount is good on any order over $50 and the offer ends tomorrow! Too late to get the discount? Don’t despair! Any order over $50 from now…
Website of the Week: MobiStories
With books that come alive, MobiStories is a great way to motivate reluctant elementary-age readers by providing a non-traditional form of books in your home with virtual versions. MobiStories provides downloadable stories for ages 1-10. The books you purchase play on your full screen and have delightful illustrations to accompany the text. Selecting books is…
October Perfect Post Award: San Francisco or Bust by Stimey
Do you read Stimeyland? If not, put it in your reader because you should! For those of you not familiar with Stimeyland, it chronicles Stimey’s adventures with her three children, Sam, Jack, and Quinn. Her tales are honest and pee-in-your-pants funny. Was that too much information? I’ve loved reading about Camp Stimey, been discouraged from…
Shop Early & Save Big on Leap Frog TAG Products
We are huge fans of LeapFrog’s TAG! Little Miss Techie is constantly using her TAG and we are always amazed at how her reading skills are progressing. The ability to connect TAG and get information from The Learning Path about how much time she’s spending with each book, what games she’s playing, her ability to…
Tech Savvy Guest: Reconnect With Your Local Library- Tips from Karen Waters
Today’s guest post is from Karen Waters. Karen is a technical project manager who is passionate about work/life balance. With three kids, a husband, and a full-time job, her life demands technology to maintain equilibrium. She uses her technical skills to help promote efficiencies that allow her to flourish in her career while being the…
Tech Savvy Guest: Karen Waters Explains How Tumblebooks Furthers a Love of Reading
Today’s Tech Savvy guest is Karen Waters. Karen is a technical project manager who is passionate about work/life balance. With three kids, a husband, and a full-time job, her life demands technology to maintain equilibrium. She uses her technical skills to help promote efficiencies that allow her to flourish in her career while being the…
DC Readers- Rate your child’s preschool for an upcoming newspaper article!
Hey DC Metro readers! I need your help! As many of you know, I am the City Editor for Being Savvy Washington DC, an activity resource for parents of 2-6 year olds. Being Savvy is a product of Savvy Source. I just found out that a major daily newspaper is looking to do an article…
Participate in Tom Snyder Software TimeLiner Webinar Get $25 Gift Certificate!
Tom Snyder Productions makes phenomenal software. TimeLiner, Graph Club, Graph Master, Neighborhood Map Machine, and Community Construction Kit are tried and true favorites among teachers in my school district for well designed educational software that provides students with incredible learning experiences. Tom Snyder makes their titles for home use too. Beginning tomorrow, you can take…
