This is a sponsored post When I began looking for my first teaching job straight out of graduate school, I remember my mom suggesting maybe first grade shouldn’t be my first choice. She was a lifelong educator who knew the pressure that came with teaching kids how to read. I ignored her advice and jumped…
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YouTube Kids App Now Works with YouTube Red for Ad-Free Viewing
It’s been a short 18 months since YouTube Kids was released and since then, the app has been downloaded millions of times. Its exceeded over 10 billion views in a year, has been a top-rated app for iOS and Android, and called a lifesaver by parents who applaud the YouTube for providing a safe viewing…
Last minute childcare needs? How Chime Gets a Trusted Babysitter to Your House in 30 Minutes
We’ve all had those moments when we thought we’d be on time to be with our kids but haven’t. Traffic, a chatty colleague, delayed flight, a work meeting that ran late, or an extra-long line at the grocery store can cause us to be late getting home, to school, or day care to pick up…
7 Reasons to Love the New Scribble Press Deluxe Creative Writing & Storytelling App for Ages 6-8 (w giveaway)
This post is sponsored by Fingerprint Creative kids who love stories and have already experienced Scribble by Fingerprint will love the new Scribble Press Deluxe, a new version of a popular app that has helped kids write over three million books since it was launched three years ago. Having reviewed Scribble Press last fall (Scribble…
Scribble by Fingerprint Makes Creative Storytelling Easy for Ages 6-8 (w giveaway)
This is a sponsored post If you’re in search of an engaging educational app that your 6-8 year old won’t tire of, meet Scribble. Scribble is a darling app that allows early elementary ages to tell their stories in age appropriate ways that builds their confidence as writers and gives them the creative freedom to write, illustrate, and…
Retale Location-Based Deals App Saves Time and Money When Shopping at Major National Retailers
There is something deeply satisfying about getting the best price possible but is it worth the time to do price comparison research at home before driving around to the different stores that offer the best deal? While some say yes, others say no. I love getting the most for my money but my time is…
Why KidzVuz is Perfect for Kids Wanting to Make Their Own Videos & #KidzVuzBTS Recap
This year has been the summer of girls’ trips with Emily and I won’t lie, having one on one time with my tween has been a treat. Emily is eleven and starting middle school in the fall. She’s at that age when parents can be very uncool at the drop of a hat but…
Free PicJoy App Organizes Your iPhone Photos Automatically So You Don’t Have To
This is a sponsored post Yes, you read that right. An PicJoy is an app that organizes all of your photos for you right on your phone. If the clouds just parted and the sun streamed down as you heard a chorus of hallelujah, you heard exactly what I did because digital photo organization is…
Products That Work With Your Smartphone to Streamline Your Life #CES2015
Thanks, Whirlpool, for sponsoring my CES series. Check out the special CES section of their website to see what they’re planning for the kitchen of the future. Years ago Apple proclaimed there was an app for everything but new innovations and partnerships are creating products that work with your smartphone to streamline the most everyday tasks. From growing…
Teaching Fire Safety Through Interactive Apps
This is a sponsored post Years ago when I was a first grade teacher, I was always trying to plan creative ways to teach my students about fire safety during National Fire Prevention Week. I had favorite books for read-alouds and an entire folder of fun activities featuring Sparky, the fire hat wearing Dalmatian that…
