It’s a great big world out there and there’s no better time to teach kids about environmentalism and inspire a love of caring for our planet than on Earth Day. After April 22nd, it’s important to kids learning about the planet and ways they can protect it but for parents who struggle to get their…
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PBS Odd Squad Continues Shows the Cool Side of Math While Combatting Oddness
Not all screen time is bad especially when it teaches kids in fun ways which is exactly what Odd Squad does. For the past year, Odd Squad’s Olive, Otto, Miss O, Oscar, and their friends have been solving strange happenings in the community using their math skills. The Odd Squad is like the kid-version of the…
Interviewing Buzz Aldrin: Thomas & Emily Chat with an Astronaut at the 2015 National Book Festival (w giveaway)
What would you say if you had a chance to meet the second person to ever walk on the moon who was also part of the Apollo 11 crew? While in Washington, D.C. for the 2015 National Book Festival, Buzz Aldrin sat down with Emily and Thomas to answer some of their questions and others…
PBS Learning Media Twitter Party with the Monterey Bay Aquarium TONIGHT!
The Monterey Bay Aquarium is one of our favorite places to visit when travel to California to see my parents and it’s a place that I’ve been going to since I was a child. My kids are captivated by the playful otters, wait patiently for graceful stingrays to glide by to pet their silky fins, and marvel at…
Watch Favorite PBS Kids Content Through Your Xbox One
Remember when watching your favorite show on television meant having to be on the couch a few minutes before air time to ensure that you didn’t miss a minute? Oh how life as changed thanks to streaming and on demand content! This week PBS KIDS announced that kids can watch their favorite programs and web-original…
10 Activities to Get Toddlers & Preschoolers to Explore the Outdoors
Even though it seemed that winter might never end on the East Coast, we’re finally glad to be shedding layers to enjoy the feeling of sun on our faces. This was a beautiful weekend to be outside and we treasured every minute of the daylight hours we spent in our backyard. Longer days mean more…
Educational Apps, Websites & Devices to Prepare Your Child for Preschool and Kindergarten
Even though it may seems like summer just started back-to-school season is here! School shopping lists and new clothes and supplies are a big part of preparing for back-to-school and since parents always want to give their kids the best start when it comes to first school experiences, we’re also incorporating technology to get our…
5 Summer Reading Programs for Kids plus Kindle Paperwhite & $50 Amazon GC Giveaway!
With school out and summer officially here, we’re enjoying more leisurely days with a bit more time to read. The kids love summer because they have more time to read the books they love to read. I love to see the titles they choose and am happy as long as they’re reading something. Anything! It…
Roku’s Streaming Stick Gives Your HDTV Access to the Internet
Roku’s Streaming Stick ($49) turns your HDTV into a streaming powerhouse. This small HDMI stick plugs into your TV and gives you access to streaming content from many of the top providers on the internet. Roku has been making streaming TV boxes for a long time and has developed quite a following. Some owners are…
Cookie Monster’s Favorite Apps #PBSKids
Adult fans of Cookie Monster who enjoy watching Sesame Street with their kids have witnessed the transformation of the furry blue monster as he’s gone from a crazy consumer of cookies to embracing healthier eating, adding fruit and vegetables to his diet, and learning important skills like patience and delayed gratification to a new generation of kids. In…
