I hate to break the news to Whyatt, Princess Presto, and the rest of the cast of SuperWhy but Dinosaur Train is our new PBS favorite. Ever since the debut on September 7, 2009 (yes, it is only 7 weeks old!), Little Miss Techie and Captain Computer ask to watch it on a daily basis….
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Fight Hunger with ClubBK’s Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs Game
Welcome to Movie Week! This week I’ll doing movie related reviews and giveaways some come on back to win some great prizes! Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs has always been one of our favorite books. The imaginative story set in the town of Chewandswallow allows kids to envision a place where the it rains…
Learn While You Wait- Games You Can Play on Any Cell Phone
If you are a kid, waiting can be hard. Waiting while in a pediatrician’s office can be downright horrendous. Especially if you are waiting to get the dreaded flu shot. Yesterday’s family trip to pediatrician’s office for flu shots involved an hour-long wait even with an appointment. Despite being armed with a literal bag of…
Website of the Week: Discover the Forest
Discover the ForestHow did you spend your summer? We spent most of it outside between trips to the park, day camp, and regular visits to the pool. With school starting, kids will be spending more time indoors than out. Our school system has many merits but I am concerned that Little Miss Techie’s time for…
Website of the Week: One More Story
Sometimes the best sites are the ones that are constantly used and are often overlooked. Earlier today I was sitting here contemplating blog content for this week while Little Miss Techie sat behind me on her computer captivated by Taro Yashima’s story of Crow Boy on One More Story. We’ve had our One More Story…
Virtual Field Trip: Monticello
Last month we were invited to enjoy the grand opening of the new Children’s Discovery Room and visitor’s center at Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello in Charlottesville, Virginia. Being a couple hours away from the DC Metro Area, Charlottesville is close enough for day trip and makes for a fabulous weekend getaway but while we loved visiting,…
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%,…
Website of the Week: PBS Kids Play!
What in the world has Little Miss Techie been up to these days? Besides enjoying her recent trip to the circus and delighting in the world’s largest collection of blocks that now fills our dining room, she’s been spending her computer time enjoying our free trial of PBS Kids Play. Launched less than 2 weeks…
Chick-Fil-A Kids Meal Comes with Free Software!
Fast food and Tech Savvy Mama usually don’t mix. But Little Miss Techie and Captain Computer happen to love their chicken nuggets, fruit, and milk from Chick-Fil-A and an outing there is a total treat. Well we’re planning to go back soon because for a limited time, all kids meals come with educational software from…
Website of the Week: Scholastic’s Free What Can I Do Journal Helps Kids and Families Cope with the Economy
As adults we are painfully aware of each new downturn the economy takes. Every time I turn on the news, the unemployment rate reaches a new high which means increasing numbers of families are struggling with their household budgets trying to make ends meet. The financial difficulties faced by families certainly affect children too. Being…
