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
Be Internet Awesome—free resources to help keep kids internet safe Friends, if you and your family are not talking openly and often about internet safety, then you really must start doing so now. What better time …Read moreBe Internet Awesome—free resources to help keep kids internet safe
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
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 …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 …Read morewhat is musical.ly and should I let my kid have an account?
how to set up iphone for family sharing so that the whole family stays cyber safe It’s hard to decide whether or not to give your child a mobile device. It’s hard to decide when your child may be ready to have his or …Read morehow to set up iphone for family sharing so that the whole family stays cyber safe
fire prevention week: best resources for home and school Sometimes I think that just because my kids are in elementary and middle school that I don’t have to go over the basics with them. But this …Read morefire prevention week: best resources for home and school
3 ways to stay connected with long-distance family and friends I’ve shared time and time again how hard it is for me to live hours from my parents and sisters, even if it’s only …Read more3 ways to stay connected with long-distance family and friends
ipad toy for early math skills: tiggly counts iPad toy? Right. When I heard about it, I thought the same exact thing. We’re inundated with toys, and my …Read moreipad toy for early math skills: tiggly counts
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 …Read morefire safety connects with learning at sparkyschoolhouse.org
mcgraw-hill education and NCFL: spread the word campaign March is a super-exciting month as far as reading and literacy are concerned. There’s a lot of happy going on–a …Read moremcgraw-hill education and NCFL: spread the word campaign
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
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 …Read morescreen time cards for digital kids: easy tool for monitoring screen time
math, writing, STEM apps for kids: tabletop surprises We’re close to the finish line here, and my heart is heavy. Though my own work is piling up by the second, the fun …Read moremath, writing, STEM apps for kids: tabletop surprises
budgie and parakeet fun fact lunchbox notes: help kids find reliable sources online We are now the proud owners of two budgies. Or parakeets. Or budgerigars. Two budgies. Two boys (we hope!). Right. Apparently, all …Read morebudgie and parakeet fun fact lunchbox notes: help kids find reliable sources online
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!)
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 …Read morePBS LearningMedia: fab, free resources for teaching learning