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 - 7 how …
iPad for learning
iPad for learning
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 junk out …
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? They've …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, Owen, …
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 edges.
Some? …
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 birthdays, …
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 a …
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 home in …
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, …