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…
DVDs
Klutz Guide to the Galaxy, Scholastic Storybook Treasures DVD & More Friday Favorites (w. giveaways)
Congratulations to Thien-Kim who won all three items below and Michelle and Heather who will be getting a Klutz Guide to the Galaxy! Yesterday I had the pleasure of attending the spring and summer Time to Play showcase to learn about the hot toy trends for the coming months. While I have so much to…
Educating About All Things Presidential for Presidents’ Day- Part II (w. giveaway)
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…
Mickey Mote Offers Interactive Content to Preschoolers via Disney DVDs
The new kid-friendly Mickey Mote is designed to turn passive screen time into an opportunity to actively engage young minds while children watch their favorite Disney characters on select Disney Preschool DVDs. Mickey Mote works with any Disney Preschool DVD that includes a Discovery Mode, an interactive Watch & Play feature where children play along…
Giveaway: Halloween Stories Collection from Scholastic Storybook Treasures!
Yesterday I raved about The Halloween Stories Collection ($24.95) from Scholastic Storybook Treasures and today I’m offering the collection as a giveaway! To enter, visit the Scholastic Storybook Treasures site to get a full list of all the 18 stories in the 3 DVD collection. Then leave a comment about which story is a family…
New DVDs Featuring Halloween Themed Stories Are a Treat
With the arrival of fall comes the anticipation of Halloween and this year Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertaiment and Scholastic Storybook Treasures have turned favorite familiar stories into DVDs that are perfect for toddler through elementary ages. The Halloween Stories Collection ($24.95) from Scholastic Storybook Treasures includes Where the Wild Things Are, A Very Brave…
Percy Jackson & the Olympians Delights Readers & Viewers
The Percy Jackson series was a huge hit among the 5th graders at my school this year and left them wanting to know more about Greek gods and goddesses. It was absolutely amazing that they chose to research topics like Pandora, Aphrodite, Zeus, Kronos, and Artemis for their independent research topics. If your child is…
