learn to read app for kids 3-7: Duolingo ABC Duolingo ABC is a free app that teaches children ages 3 – 7 how to read. Did you get that? Free app. That teaches children ages 3 …Read morelearn to read app for kids 3-7: Duolingo ABC
bring STEM to life with Dash and Dot robots When I was first asked by my friends at WeAreTeachers and Wonder Workshop to look at Dash and Dot, I never imagined that we would fall quite so hard …Read morebring STEM to life with Dash and Dot robots
national fire prevention week: sparky’s firehouse game for kids No matter the age of your children, my friends, we’ve got to talk to them about tough topics. Age-appropriate, of course, but you get what I …Read morenational fire prevention week: sparky’s firehouse game for kids
pokemonGO: what it is and what parents need to know Oh, friends. Those of you who know me know that Pokemon is one of my least favorite things in the whole, wide world. I struggled through Owen’s …Read morepokemonGO: what it is and what parents need to know
creative writing and book creation app for kids You know I’m always on the hunt for ways to make screen time really count for my kids. I’m constantly trying to sift through all of the …Read morecreative writing and book creation app for kids
Highlights Every Day app: THE must-have app for every 5-9 year old Friends, it’s no secret that I have long been a fan of the great folks at Highlights for Children and the wonderful work they do. But now? …Read moreHighlights Every Day app: THE must-have app for every 5-9 year old
what is musical.ly and should I let my kid have an account? You guys. My kids have become obsessed — O.B.S.E.S.S.E.D — with musical.ly. And up until recently, only Maddy had an account. Owen and …Read morewhat is musical.ly and should I let my kid have an account?
kids make their own commercials: creative, techy fun As part of our tabletop surprises last week, my kids became movie-makers. Though it really didn’t start out that way at all. The little …Read morekids make their own commercials: creative, techy fun
fire safety connects with learning at sparkyschoolhouse.org Fire safety and learning? Right. Fire safety is one of those topics that seem to only come up either at a school assembly or when …Read morefire safety connects with learning at sparkyschoolhouse.org
using iPad apps to create The following guest post is written by the amazing and incredible Susan Stephenson, of The Book Chook. Susan is my Australian friend who has tons of …Read moreusing iPad apps to create
how to use iPad notes for quick, fun interviews We’ve been biting our nails over here, waiting for a new baby to come and slowly moving back into school mode after Spring Break. As Maddy, …Read morehow to use iPad notes for quick, fun interviews
fab kids’ app: interactive books, music, & more (& iPad mini giveaway!) I’ve looked at dozens and dozens and dozens of kids’ apps in recent months. Many? Kinda cool. A handful? Pretty rough around the …Read morefab kids’ app: interactive books, music, & more (& iPad mini giveaway!)
LEGO love: even for families on the go We’re huge LEGO® fans over here, lovers of the shapes, the colors, the sets, and the figures. For years now, LEGOs® have been a staple for …Read moreLEGO love: even for families on the go
iPad apps: best apps for teaching, learning and fun Here it is–the long-awaited post that I promised months ago: iPad apps for teaching, learning, and fun. But what better day to share it than on …Read moreiPad apps: best apps for teaching, learning and fun
practice reading, speaking, and thinking: an app for connecting I’ve spent most of my adult life on a quest for a magical something that will help bridge the distance between my home here in Maryland and my …Read morepractice reading, speaking, and thinking: an app for connecting
what are YOUR favorite iPad apps for teaching and learning? I am totally and completely thrilled to be the proud new owner of an iPad, thanks to Evo and eBay green! An iPad was certainly not in our budget, …Read morewhat are YOUR favorite iPad apps for teaching and learning?