Learning doesn’t stop just because school is out and summer is here. June, July, and August can be a wonderful time for learning through hands-on activities and exploring but if you prefer more guidance with your child’s learning, trusted names in education have designed fun summer curriculum geared towards 4-9. LeapFrog, PBS Kids, and toy…
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Preschool Gift Guide 2011
Imaginative preschoolers need to balance time between imaginative play and using screens to help them practice developing skills. Interactive apps and digital devices help engage and encourage reluctant learners but there’s a whole world to explore and my picks are designed to do just that! GIVEAWAY: LeapFrog My Own Story Time Pad ($29.99)—…
Ruby’s Studio: The Feelings Show Develops Emotional Literacy in Preschoolers
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…
Resources for Dealing with Preschool Bullies
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…
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…
2010 Holiday Gift Guide: Preschoolers
Preschoolers are like little sponges who soak up knowledge and are ready to be exposed to numerical concepts and early literacy in a variety of fun ways. They earn best through playing and hands on experiences. They have vivid imaginations, are far more independent than toddlers, and have a growing attention span. Here are some…
Tegu Blocks: Magnetic, Socially Responsible, and Tegu Live Sets These Blocks Apart from the Rest
In our home, blocks are always being used in some sort of play from designing make believe worlds to using them for more practical things like weighing down blanket corners for a fort. Blocks are a classic toy because they provide limitless possibilities for a child’s imagination but what if there were magnets inside your…
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…
FIRST SPARK: A Toshiba Laptop Designed with Kids in Mind
If you are considering a computer purchase for your increasingly tech savvy child, the FIRST SPARK™ kids PC line is contender in the family computing space thanks to child-friendly features. Available exclusively at Best Buy, FIRST SPARK ($499) is a full-sized Toshiba L635 laptop designed specifically for kids ages 5-10. Thoughtful features such as a…
