As I settled into Little Miss Techie’s bed to read her a story last night she told me that some of Captain Computer’s preschool classmates were calling him names. “Mommy,” she said very softly. “Brother told me I could tell you that two boys at school are calling him names like baby.” 4 year old…
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Valentine Crafts, Recipes, Online Games, and Favorite Books
If you were to come into our house, there’s no mistaking the fact that Valentine’s Day is just a week away. Little Miss Techie and Captain Computer love each of the holidays but especially enjoy creating decorations to make the house look festive and making sweet treats for those we love. In the spirit…
Resources & Activities to Celebrate Chinese New Year in Your Home
Tomorrow- February 3- is an important day because it is the start of Chinese New Year and the beginning of the Year of the Rabbit. Like Korean and Vietnamese cultures, Chinese New Year begins on the Lunar New Year. Around our home, we’re getting ready for the start of the new year. I’m spending the…
DC Readers: Baltimore’s Port Discovery Invites You to Celebrate Chinese New Year (w. giveaway)
Congratulations to Jessica who will be joining Port Discovery for their Chinese New Year celebration this weekend! If you are looking for a fun way to blow off some steam during the cold of winter or to escape the heat of summer, Port Discovery Children’s Museum in Baltimore offers interactive exhibits and programs for kids ages…
NASA Kids’ Club Reinforces Science, Math, Technology in Fun Kid-Friendly Way
I’ve had space and NASA on the brain for the past few days thanks to a grant writing marathon with an amazing team led by @WhyMommy and including @Stimey, @TeachMama, @CaffandaPrayer, and others not on Twitter. Thanks to thinking about all things space, I discovered NASA Kids’ Club, a fun website with space themed games…
2009 Holiday Gift Guide: DVDs (w/ 30 DVDs to win!)
Still following my never ending gift guides? Well, you won’t be disappointed with my long promised DVD gift guide! There are tons of fabulous titles available and an amazing number of giveaways on this list just for you! I had so much fun watching all of these movies and making my list picks for each…
2009 Holiday Gift Guide: PRESCHOOLERS
PlayDoh Burger Builder ($14.99)- PlayDoh is a classic staple of childhood but is even more fun if you can make pretend burgers, fries, and chips with the Burger Builder. The Burger Builder comes with 5 containers of PlayDoh in all the colors you need to build burgers and create fries. Stamp out burgers, pickles, onions,…
Climb Aboard Dinosaur Train for Natural Science & Paleontology
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….
LeapFrog’s New Tag Jr. is Perfect for Younger Readers
Finally Captain Computer has his own LeapFrog Tag device that is just for him- Tag Jr! Call it the second child syndrome but he always clamors for the things that his older sister has. Ever since Tag arrived in our home a year ago, he has always wanted his own. He loves sitting by Little…
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…
