everything free and awesome online to do while kids are home: classes, crafts, virtual tours and more
Here’s everything free and awesome online to to while kids are home from school thanks to the Coronavirus Outbreak.
I’m talking FREE …
computer time
quandary: video game for improving decision-making skills
I’m always on the hunt for worthwhile ways to sneak in some fun and learning into my kids’ days.
And though I’m super …
online virtual playground for animal and science fans
Admittedly, we’re a little slow on the draw when it comes giving our kids the ‘go’ on most online activities.
I’m …
help kids start a blog: get them reading, writing, thinking, creating
How old should kids be before starting a blog?
Should kids even have their own blogs?
What should kids blog about?
How should kids even set up a …
bing classroom twitter event: learn and win big!
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Bing in the Classroom is something that I truly think every parent and teacher should know …
bing in the classroom: 3 reasons parents will love it
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It is so hard to imagine a time without the internet search.
Any time there’s a question in our …
virtual travel: kids can explore without leaving home
Springtime often means sunshine and warm breezes, park play dates and bike rides.
But it also means rain boots and umbrellas. Long and …
game design for kids: innovation and creativity with #intelAIO
My kids have long been interested in electronics and technology, but only recently have they been interested in trying their hand at game …
3 reasons we are thankful for our Intel All-In-One PC (sponsored)
We are wholeheartedly thankful for many of the opportunities that writing this little bloggy-blog affords because it is truly a labor …
3 reasons you should create a family media agreement
Our family just signed our first Family Media Agreements.
Yep. We’re a digital family in a digital age, and it’s about time we got all the important …
help tweens with speaking, sharing, and video reviews: kidzvuz
As a parent of a tween, I’m up for almost anything that will help her become better at speaking, thinking, and sharing her ideas and …
the Intel All-In-One PC: fab device for digital families (sponsored)
The Intel All-In-One PC (sometimes written as AIO PC) is so totally awesome, it’s barely believable. When I use it with the …
screen time cards for digital kids: easy tool for monitoring screen time
My digital kids have been using Game Time Cards for the last few years, and it’s been a huge, huge, HUGE help in keeping their screen time in …
digital and hand-drawn bookmarks: modern kid masterpieces
The Washington Post’s KidsPost is hosting a bookmark design contest for its Summer Book Club.
So between shoving Cheerios and oj in their faces …
learn about safe online browsing (and win an iPad mini)
I’m so excited to have been invited to be a panelist for a Twitter event this week that brings together digital and families and kids and online …
helping kids use PowerPoint for presentations and serious learning fun
It’s Spring Fair time, Science Share time, Reader’s Tea, Poetry Share, and International Night time at schools all around the …
PBS LearningMedia: fab, free resources for teaching learning
This Wednesday, I’m thrilled to celebrate a site rich with resources for teaching and learning.
I’m thrilled to have a chance to hang out …
digital wellness: keeping your whole family tech-healthy
Flu season is right around the corner.
Spend five minutes in any elementary or preschool, and you’ll hear a chorus of coughs, sneezes, and …
how to prepare your kids to see disney pixar’s brave
Since we don’t go to the movies all that often, I’m all about doing what we can to prepare kids for movies before we go. I’m a …
digital family summit: conference for tweens, teens, and parents (with full pass giveaway!)
I am totally over the moon about a family-friendly, tech-happy conference coming to the Keystone State.
It’s an event that is the first of its …