new for us friday: leapster explorer camera and video recorder
It's late, I know, for anymore holiday recommendations, but this one is totally worth mentioning.
This New For Us Friday has blown our family away …
digital literacy
the terrific task of teaching kids how to tell time
Teaching kids how to tell time is no easy task. But this little analog clock, printed on cardstock--with labeled, movable hands--has made Maddy's …
nfuf: BitDefender and BitMoms
On this New For Us Friday, we're sharing information about BitDefender and BitMoms Community. Interested in learning about my most favorite internet …
new for us friday: leapster explorer (and giveaway!)
I am always on the hunt for worthwhile, well-made educational products to use with Maddy, Owen, and Cora. It's sometimes hard to sort them all out …
new for us friday: first vlog! (and flip minoHD giveaway)
I've thought about doing this for ages, and now I finally have a reason.This New For Us Friday marks a very new--and very scary first for me: my …
computer games for the little guys
I remember being way pregnant with Owen (with very little lap left), when Maddy--then a curious, bouncing 18-month old--was seasoned at banging away …
it’s read across america day
Happy, Happy Read Across America Day!And thanks a TON to my friend, Leticia, from Tech Savvy Mama, who allowed me to re-post this from her site:The …
early literacy computer games
Many friends have contacted me about my thoughts on using the computer to support our little ones' early literacy skills.They've asked what sites we …
no more troubling doubling
I'm really trying to get over my mental angst about math and set aside more secret--and fun!--math learning throughout the day.Maddy's been working on …
new for us friday–disney digital books
One evening during this otherwise crazy week, I was able to sneak out to the city for a chat with some super-cool people from Digital Media at Disney …
new for us friday–digital books
This spring, I was contacted by a representative from Story Fort, who asked me if I'd be interested in taking a look at one of their interactive, …
pbs love, day numero cinco
Well, this is it! It's Friday, Day 5 of our PBS Super WHY! adventure, and it has been a fantastic, exciting ride.So many of my pals have told me on …
pbs love, day numero cuatro
Day 4! It's Super WHY day! We are having a blast with our PBS week, and today was no different.We did the Activities before rest time today, like we …
pbs love, day numero tres
It's Day 3 of our PBS adventure, and we rocked it in a Princess Presto, Spelling Day kind of way, even though Maddy is indeed sportin' the Wonder Red …
pbs love, day numero dos
Today was Day 2 of our PBS Super WHY! Week, and the focus was Wonder Red--Words Day!We're having fun with it, so here goes:Day 2 Activities: You can …
pbs love, day numero uno
This week, we're tackling the 5-day curriculum given to us by PBS, and we're sharing what worked and what didn't for my little learners. Please feel …
pbs takes us behind the scenes
I mentioned before that we had the amazing opportunity to visit PBS Headquarters in Virginia last week with some other DC Metro Moms, and I finally …
dream a little math dream
I am no math wizard. So when I recently stumbled upon an awesome website that helps children with K-2 Math skills, I literally did a jig of joy right …