Photo courtesy of StimeyCapitalizing on the purchasing power of women, companies came out in full force and swag was everywhere. It randomly appeared in our rooms, could be found in suites all over the hotel, in the bags we picked up at registration, and all over the exhibit hall. Swag was nice at first…
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NECC: 30 Years & Look How Far We’ve Come!
I’m spending the next few days attending the National Educational Computing Conference (NECC) being held here in DC at the gorgeous new convention center. NECC is the premier conference for any educator who is passionate about using technology in their classroom, school, or district. I’m happy to say that while I’m not a NECC newbie…
SuperWhy Toys Help Super Fans Become Super Readers! (with giveaway!)
We loved Super Why before PBS invited us to their great event that explained the educational philosophy behind the show and certainly before we received an offer to try out their new line of toys. If you are a Super Why fan then you are sure to love their new products that will make your…
Mitsubishi Unisen Flat Screen: Who wouldn’t want to win this?
I wish I had this to give away but continuing last week’s theme of sharing great giveaways, I’d be super selfish not to share the Mitsubishi Flat Screen TV Giveaway. Woman’s Day is giving away a Mitsubishi Unisen 151, a new high-definition flat-panel television worth $1999. The new Unisen line is rumored to deliver an…
Captain Computer’s Mac Wish
Dear Mommy and Daddy, It has come to my attention that I would like my own computer. Little Miss Techie has her own and I am tired of sitting by her side asking for her to navigate to my favorite games on PBSKids which she won’t do. I would really like to use Clicker Paint…
Websites of the Week: Best Earth Day Websites for Kids
Image from NASA and the National Space Science Data Center (NSSDC) Did you know that when surveyed about the environment at home, in their communities, and around the world kids said: 48% of kids said that “global climate change” is the most important environmental issue facing the world today, followed by “energy resources” at 19%,…
According to CNN I’m Addicted to the Internet
Here’s a surprise, I may be addicted to the internet. According to a recent CNNHealth.com article called Why Moms Are At Risk for Internet Addiction, you may be at risk if your internet usage includes the following: -Being online while your family sleeps -Reading the news online -Using the internet to foster your real life…
Streaming Content- The New Way to Watch
We’re reaching an age where today’s children are less likely to watch live television. Between DVRs, YouTube, Hulu, and streaming content available on Netflix, Little Miss Techie and Captain Computer won’t know what it was like to be in front of a television at a certain day and time to catch newest episodes of their…
Website of the Week: SmartyCard, A New Online Educational Entertainment Site for Ages 6-12
Interactive multimedia sites are the new way to learn. Each week I seem to get more and more pitches about new subscription sites for parents to purchase to enhance their children’s learning. Since I pledged to always write about the best of the best, I’m really excited to tell you tell you about SmartyCard! SmartyCard…
Around the Blogosphere
Jessica over at A Parent in Silver Spring has a comprehensive review of DreamBox Learning K-2 Math on her review site. It looks like an awesome program for the early elementary set! Now if only I could get Little Miss Techie off of One More Story and PBS Kids Play! I’m loving iomoi.com that allows…
