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  • Free Fun Fridays are Back!

    South Shore Mamas
    busymama
    20 May 2013 | 4:30 am
    Free Fun Fridays are back for 2013! Sponsored by the Highland Foundation, Free Fun Fridays offers FREE admission to 60 local museums and cultural venues throughout the summer, (six venues each week), starting June 28th.

  • tedium - May 21, 2013

    Yahoo! Education: Word of the Day
    20 May 2013 | 10:00 am
    (noun) the condition of being tedious.

  • Video Quickie: How to See the World Through the Eyes of a Writer

    Write4Kids!
    Jon Bard
    13 May 2013 | 12:40 pm
    Jon’s here with some tips on how to view the world in a way that will make you a better and more successful writer.

  • A mind for math

    Science News for Kids
    Stephen Ornes
    19 May 2013 | 8:00 am
    A part of the brain associated with making memories may also predict success in learning math

  • Love Elephants Art Contest Winner!

    Art Projects for Kids
    Kathy Barbro
    19 May 2013 | 8:18 pm
    I want to give a shout out to one of my students – Ethan – who won 1st place in the 2013 Love Elephants Art Contest this afternoon. It was organized for Los Angeles students K-6 by Adopt the Arts Foundation, the International Fund for Animal Welfare, and the Los Angeles Unified School District. The opening was a top notch affair, with celebrities, entertainment, treats, and children’s art that was all beautifully and professionally displayed. I can only imagine the hours of work that went into having such an event, so I want to thank all who helped make it happen, and support the arts…
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    About.com Children's Books

  • Lyle the Crocodile and Bernard Waber

    20 May 2013 | 5:10 pm
    I was sorry to read about the death of Bernard Waber on May 16 at the age of 91 (Source: AP story, Wall Street Journal, May 20, 2013). His ...Read Full Post

  • Happy Birthday, Mary Pope Osborne!

    19 May 2013 | 5:01 pm
    Since today is Mary Pope Osborne's birthday, it's seems appropriate to feature the author and her enormously popular Magic Tree House books. Having bought numerous Magic Tree House books over ...Read Full Post

  • Children's Books News - 5/18/13

    18 May 2013 | 5:28 pm
    It's National Bike Month - You'll find Wheels of Change: How Women Rode the Bicycle to Freedom on my May Calendar of Children's Books, but there are many more children's ...Read Full Post

  • Two Excellent Nonfiction Books

    16 May 2013 | 5:01 pm
    Do your kids, grades 5-12, enjoy informational books? For history, drama and intrigue, Bomb: The Race to Build - and Steal - the World's Most Dangerous Weapon, Steve ...Read Full Post

  • 2013 Summer Reading Lists and More

    15 May 2013 | 5:01 pm
    My 2013 Summer Reading Lists For Kids and Teens contains a mix of book recommendations, from a variety of excellent sources. The books on these lists are ones children ...Read Full Post
 
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    Write4Kids!

  • Video Quickie: How to See the World Through the Eyes of a Writer

    Jon Bard
    13 May 2013 | 12:40 pm
    Jon’s here with some tips on how to view the world in a way that will make you a better and more successful writer.

  • Video Quickie: The #1 Thing That Can Kill Your Writing Career

    Jon Bard
    7 May 2013 | 1:24 pm
    Jon checks in with some ideas about how to bypass a huge pothole that often engulfs writing careers.  

  • Video Quickie: How to Get Feedback & Handle Criticism

    Jon Bard
    1 May 2013 | 12:24 pm
    Getting honest feedback for your writing is absolutely vital — but necessarily a whole lot of fun if you don’t have a thick skin.  Jon’s here with some thoughts on how to get unbiased input,  and how to deal with criticism in a positive way.

  • Guest Post: Keeping it Simple — Things to Monitor When Writing for Children

    Jon Bard
    30 Apr 2013 | 11:35 am
    by Rachel Thomas There are many things to keep in mind when writing books or content for children. Age and skill level will play a very important role when devising your content. You want it to be comprehensible, but not overly loaded with words that are beyond his or her range. Careful planning goes into creating successful reading material and a different perspective is needed during the proofreading of this material. For those who have a range of writing talents, this could be complex at times. 1. Syllables - One of the more important aspects to consider when writing for children is…

  • This is Why We Write for Children

    Jon Bard
    24 Apr 2013 | 4:46 pm
    I wanted to write about this last week, but I couldn't quite express how I felt at the time. Now, with a few days having passed, I'll give it a try. When, in the aftermath of the Boston bombings, I heard that a young child was among the victims, it hurt.  When I heard a name and an age, it hurt more.  But nothing could prepare me for the picture. You know the one.  That beautiful child, Martin Richard, proudly holding the sign he made that now tells the entire world "No More Hurting People.  Peace." It broke my heart.  I'm certain you felt the…
 
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    Science News for Kids

  • Major twister hits Oklahoma

    Janet Raloff
    21 May 2013 | 2:22 pm
    Its speed, which largely determines the damage it causes, is still unknown

  • Why a tornado forms

    Andrew Bridges
    21 May 2013 | 2:21 pm
    A tornado is a violently rotating column of air extending from the ground to a thunderstorm above. Tornadoes can leave a path of damage more than 1.6 kilometers (1 mile) wide. They can travel more than 160 kilometers (100 miles) over land. And while some touch down briefly, others can last for more than an hour. Tornadoes start with a thunderstorm. But they also require other ingredients, such as instability. Air is unstable when it is warmer closer to the ground than it is higher up. That warm air will rise, just as a hot-air balloon does. If that air contains water vapor, the vapor may…

  • A mind for math

    Stephen Ornes
    19 May 2013 | 8:00 am
    A part of the brain associated with making memories may also predict success in learning math

  • Teens take home science gold

    Sid Perkins
    17 May 2013 | 5:55 pm
    A low-cost, self-driving vehicle; battery alternatives and analyses of galaxy clusters claim top prizes at a global high school science competition

  • Flagging loose bolts

    Sid Perkins
    16 May 2013 | 5:11 pm
    “Smart alert washer” automatically flags when a nut is coming loose, warning of potential danger
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    School Kids Healthcare Blog

  • National School Nurse Day 2013

    SKHC Editor
    30 Apr 2013 | 2:14 pm
    National School Nurse Day is right around the corner!  Since 1972, the Wednesday within National Nurse Week, which is always May 6 – 12, is always set aside to recognize school nurses.  This year’s theme Advocacy, Access, Achievement: Leading the Way portrays the role that more than 74,000 school nurses have your children’s everyday lives. Take a moment to read NASN’s poster about what exactly school nurses do for your children, or print the poster and a letter to hang in your office of community to help spread the word. Source: nasn.org

  • Sarnova Acquires Progressive Medical International

    SKHC Editor
    2 Apr 2013 | 11:43 am
    As part of the Sarnova Family, School Kids Healthcare (sister company to EMP) is pleased to announce Sarnova’s acquisition of Progressive Medical International, Inc. (PMI). Please take a moment to read Sarnova’s official press release about this exciting announcement. SARNOVA ACQUIRES PROGRESSIVE MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL. Health Care Distributor Completes Sixth Acquisition to Expand Products and Services to Customers DUBLIN, Ohio – April 1, 2013 – Sarnova, Inc., the nation’s leading specialty distributor of health care products in the emergency medical services (EMS) and acute care…

  • School Kids Healthcare Is Now Offering Recertified AEDs

    SKHC Editor
    22 Feb 2013 | 11:34 am
    School Kids Healthcare is excited to announce the launch of a line of brand name Re-Certified AEDs including Cardiac Science, Defibitech, Philips, Physio-Control, and Zoll. These Re-Certified AEDs are easy to use in schools and other public settings. All Re-Certified AEDs have been comprehensively tested and certified to meet the same performance and quality standards as new devices. To ensure peace of mind, all Re-Certified AEDs come with a free warranty. If that wasn’t enough, you’re able to save up to 50% when you purchase a Re-Certified AED as opposed to purchasing one brand new. …

  • The 2013 School Kids Healthcare Catalog Has Arrived

    SKHC Editor
    8 Feb 2013 | 9:53 am
    Have you heard? The 2013 School Kids Healthcare catalog has arrived! The new School Kids Healthcare catalog is filled with great new products from trusted manufacturers including ADC, Philips Medical, MedSource, and more. Take a moment and peruse the 2013 School Kids Healthcare catalog online. You’re sure to find lots of great nursing supplies and medical products. If you’re more of a hands-on type of person you may request a 2013 School Kids Healthcare catalog online and we’ll mail it right to you.

  • 3 Ways to Fight the Flu

    SKHC Editor
    14 Jan 2013 | 2:26 pm
    Who wants the flu? Obviously no one wants it, so here are three ways to fight it. 1. Get a flu vaccine – the CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine as the first and most important step in flu virus protection. Only children younger than six months old, who are too young to be vaccinated, should not get the flu vaccine. 2. Be proactive against germs – wash your hands with soap and water, or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Keep your hands off your face – touching your eyes, nose, and mouth are an easy way to spread germs. Practice common courtesy – cover your nose and mouth with a…
 
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    Art Projects for Kids

  • Ancient Maps

    Kathy Barbro
    20 May 2013 | 6:29 pm
    I’ve found another use for my supply of dry wax paper, which is my staple for canvas portrait art. The paper is perfect for tracing, painting and crumbling, as in making “old” maps.1. A class was studying ancient Greece, so I googled for a line drawing of a map and found THIS. I printed it to scale on a letter size paper, taped a sheet of my Dry Wax Paper on top, and had kids trace the image with a very fine point black Sharpie marker. 2. Students used watercolor paint to fill in the land and sea. The paper did resist the paint a bit (the wax was doing it’s thing) but when rubbed with…

  • Love Elephants Art Contest Winner!

    Kathy Barbro
    19 May 2013 | 8:18 pm
    I want to give a shout out to one of my students – Ethan – who won 1st place in the 2013 Love Elephants Art Contest this afternoon. It was organized for Los Angeles students K-6 by Adopt the Arts Foundation, the International Fund for Animal Welfare, and the Los Angeles Unified School District. The opening was a top notch affair, with celebrities, entertainment, treats, and children’s art that was all beautifully and professionally displayed. I can only imagine the hours of work that went into having such an event, so I want to thank all who helped make it happen, and support the arts…

  • Tap Tap Coloring Page – FREE Download

    Kathy Barbro
    18 May 2013 | 4:11 pm
    The very resourceful Haitians have a long history of traveling by Tap Taps, which are some of the most colorful vehicles you will ever see. Click HERE to download my original coloring page for FREE. Here’s a fun fact about their name – when a traveler wants to get off at a stop, they reach out and “tap, tap” the side to let the driver know to slow down. How efficient is that?

  • Paul Klee Drawing

    Kathy Barbro
    17 May 2013 | 10:43 pm
    One way to appreciate the masters is to try to copy them. A famous painting of Paul Klee’s titled “The Grooms Arrival” looks like one simple doodle drawing filled with different colors, which I thought my students would enjoy imitating.1. I showed students how to draw a continuous line that roughly resembled a person’s body. When the it was done, they could add arms and feet that also crossed over the body in some fashion. A hat, eyes and mouth were added.2. The pencil lines were traced with a fat black marker. Staples sells chisel-tip permanent markers that are great for this…

  • Model Magic Cupcakes

    Kathy Barbro
    16 May 2013 | 11:24 pm
     Some days just end up being rewarding, and this was one of those. I had only hoped for lots of decorative sprinkles on student’s cupcakes, but they did so much more than that that, as you can see.1. Every student got a silicone cupcake holder, and filled it with a little bowl of Model Magic play dough.2. Students chose from some very yummy looking play dough colors to make their cupcake tops using White or Pink. They formed a bowl and placed it on the cupcake bottom.3. Extra colors were used to form decorations: Red, Yellow, Blue, Purple and more. To make green stems on the cherries,…
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    Kids VT - small people, big ideas!, Kids VT

  • Inside the Family Support Program Operation: Military Kids

    Tasha Lehman
    15 May 2013 | 1:01 pm
    Throughout my husband’s deployment, our family has relied on the amazing support we receive from Operation: Military Kids (OMK), a support program funded by the Department of Defense and administered by the USDA. The program hosts free events all over the state for military kids to connect with others who understand exactly what they are going through.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]

  • Home Cookin': Maple-Syrup Sticky Buns

    Tasha Lehman
    8 May 2013 | 7:00 am
    After this record-breaking maple season, my family has been enjoying as much of that golden deliciousness as possible. I recently spiced up a recipe for sticky buns by adding Vermont maple syrup.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]

  • Out and About: Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory & Gardens

    Brooke Bousquet
    2 May 2013 | 6:34 am
    Kids hate 91. These words echo in my head every time we make the turn from I-89 onto 1-91 in White River Junction. My good friend — a fellow parent — told me this years ago and I have found it to be mostly true.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]

  • A Gentle Touch

    Alison Novak
    1 May 2013 | 1:00 am
    by Alison Novak The heat was cranked up high in the Visiting Nurse Association Family Room, where eight new moms and their bare-bummed babies formed a circle in preparation for an infant-massage class. "Bring your hands into your baby's energy field," instructed VNA infant and toddler specialist Nell Ishee, demonstrating on a life-size doll.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]

  • Book Review: Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes by Mem Fox

    1 May 2013 | 1:00 am
    Librarian: Gail LaVaude, codirector at Bradford Public Library Book: Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes by Mem Fox and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
 
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    KIDS NEWS - Google News

  • How to Talk to Your Kids About Natural... - ABC News

    Google Inc.
    21 May 2013 | 12:41 pm
    ABC NewsHow to Talk to Your Kids About Natural...ABC NewsExperts stress that there is no right or wrong way to have these conversations with your kids. There are, however, ways to make these discussions more meaningful. "Create an open and supportive environment where children know they can ask questions," and more »

  • Kids who survived tornado face emotional after-effects - USA Today - USA TODAY

    Google Inc.
    21 May 2013 | 11:18 am
    ABC News (blog)Kids who survived tornado face emotional after-effects - USA TodayUSA TODAYKids may experience increased anxiety, nightmares and difficulty sleeping, says Mary Alvord, a psychologist in private practice in Rockville, Md. They may also have increased irritability, headaches, stomach aches and panic symptoms such as a racing PHOTOS: AP Photographer on Capturing Kids Rescued From Tornado-Ravaged ABC News (blog)Worried parents seek out kids after tornado devastates Oklahoma townFox NewsElementary schools packed with kids sat in tornado's pathCBS NewsNew York Times…

  • Heidi Klum's bribe: She pays her kids to eat healthy - Los Angeles Times

    Google Inc.
    21 May 2013 | 4:59 pm
    Heidi Klum's bribe: She pays her kids to eat healthyLos Angeles Times"Some of my kids don't love it so I decided I would pay them a dollar if they finish their drink," Klum said. "All of the money goes into their piggy banks -- they have collected a bunch of money since January 1. What's good for them is good for me as and more »

  • Heroes or just doing their jobs? Teachers save lives during Okla. tornado - CNN

    Google Inc.
    21 May 2013 | 5:30 pm
    Heroes or just doing their jobs? Teachers save lives during Okla. tornadoCNNGlasgow heard voices and so she and others started opening doors and pulling kids out. The children were surprisingly calm. When asked to explain why she thought that was, Glasgow said she thought they felt safe. "We did our best to take care of them and more »

  • Eastside/Westside: Silicon Valley website helps kids use 'crowd funding' - San Jose Mercury News

    Google Inc.
    21 May 2013 | 3:54 pm
    Eastside/Westside: Silicon Valley website helps kids use 'crowd funding'San Jose Mercury NewsIf you're a kid trying to raise money for a science project, team or social cause, what do you do? Hold a car wash? Sell candy bars door to door? Get some old guy to organize a charity golf tournament for you? Sorry, but that sort of old-school
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    Kids Blog

  • Monster and chips

    debbie
    21 May 2013 | 3:40 pm
    Monster and Chips by David O’Connell Hey kids – did you know that there are places where our ordinary world rubs against strange, magical worlds? When this happens holes sometimes get worn between the two, creating doorways. It can happen anywhere. Perhaps on a street near you. An ordinary-looking door will appear, so ordinary that you might not even notice it. Like the door of a takeaway- just the place that sells burgers and chips. But there might be a very special takeaway on the other side of that door, with very special customers. Joe has been sent on a perilous quest by his…

  • Are you a witch?

    debbie
    20 May 2013 | 3:37 pm
    Magic Trix: The Witching Hour by Sara Grant There are three signs that you may be a witch. 1. You occasionally see witches flying across the midnight sky on their broomsticks. 2. Rhyming spells pop into your head. 3. You love planning magical surprises for your friends. When Trix turns ten she finds out that she’s a witch! It’s the best birthday present ever and Trix can’t wait to start casting spells. But learning witchcraft isn’t easy, and nobody non-magical must know. Find out how Trix gets on learning about magic, keeping it a secret and using magic to help her…

  • Toy Thieves

    debbie
    19 May 2013 | 3:25 pm
    Aunt Severe and the Toy Thieves by Nick Garlick Daniel gets more than he bargained for when he visits his Great-Aunt Emily. She’s grumpy and extremely severe because her fiance, the Colonel, has vanished into thin air. And it looks as though two evil toy thieves were responsible. Soon Daniel is in hot pursuit. But he’s not alone. Along for the ride are his aunt, two clumsy ostriches, three even clumsier monkeys and a penguin who never stops talking. Not to mention a very, very sad pink crocodile. Daniel is in for the ride of his life!

  • New non-fiction: History

    Nicola
    16 May 2013 | 3:16 pm
    Avoid being Sir Isaac Newtown! Sir Isaac Newtown was one of the greatest scientists who ever lived. But he didn’t have it easy; he survived plague, civil war and poverty to become a Professor of Mathematics at 26!  He went on to live an amazing life and make many important discoveries that changed science forever.           Awesome Adventures at the Smithsonian This is the official guide to the Smithsonian Institution, which is not just one but a collection of museums mostly located in Washington D.C.  There are exhibitions on everything, from human flight…

  • Awesome New Fiction!

    pauline
    15 May 2013 | 3:09 pm
    Forget Me Not by Jo Cotterill Kate Morrell used to have it all – fun, friends and family. But since her mum died three years ago, Kate can’t remember what it’s like to feel properly happy any more. A summer job at the local garden centre gives Kate a chance to re-discover the spark she once had – and arguing with her arrogant (but gorgeous) co-worker Simon makes her really come out of her shell! But then there’s an attack on the centre – and Kate begins to wonder if Simon knows more than he’s letting on…   Pea’s Book of Best Friends…
 
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    Woo! Jr. Kids Activities Network

  • Printable Summer Writing Practice Worksheets

    Wendy Piersall
    20 May 2013 | 10:06 am
    I’ve been seeing a lot of my mom friends on Facebook talking about how summer vacation is right around the corner… can you believe that it’s that time of year already? My kids get out a little late this year, but I know some kids are wrapping things up this week. I have had some of these story starters sitting in my drafts for a long time, so I figured today would be a good day to finally get them out to you before you all head off and forget about school stuff for a few months! 9 Summer Writing Prompts for Kids These writing prompts are great for before, during and after…

  • Mother’s Day Kids Poems

    Wendy Piersall
    8 May 2013 | 11:55 am
    I can’t believe that it’s almost MAY. Really?! Because I’m still afraid we’re going to get that one last snowfall here in Chicago (well, we still might, actually…. blech).  I ask for the same thing every year for Mother’s Day – just a clean house! Somehow I never get it! Since we do so many crafts around here, my kids are usually really great at coming up with awesome homemade presents – last year they made these tissue paper flower topiaries with me for their grandma. I’m going to be hard pressed to outdo that one this year! These…

  • Cinco de Mayo Kids Poems

    Wendy Piersall
    30 Apr 2013 | 7:45 pm
    Cinco de Mayo’s history is based on the celebration of the Mexican army’s victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5th, 1862. Today it is still celebrated in the State of Puebla in Mexico, but has become a more significant holiday in the United States as a way to celebrate Mexican heritage and pride. Related Pages: Cinco de Mayo Coloring Pages, Kids Mexican Crafts Come to the Puebla Cinco de Mayo Poem A Dress for Cinco de Mayo Kids Poem More Cinco de Mayo Kids Activities Make Tissue Paper Dasies Cinco de Mayo Coloring Page Eat Mexican “Dia de los Muertos” Sugar…

  • Make a Personalized Countdown Calendar

    Wendy Piersall
    22 Apr 2013 | 12:49 pm
    Last year, my teen daughter started out her last year of high school – while her boyfriend started his first year of college. It was a super-stressful time as a mom for me, because it was heartbreaking to watch her say goodbye and embark on a hopeful long-distance relationship with an awesome kid that we love as much as she does. In the final week before he left, tensions were high and anxiety was on overload. So I came up with an idea based on a Christmas tradition I started many years ago – I created a countdown calendar ‘Waiting Jar’ for her to count the days until…

  • Recycled Crafts: Make Aliens & Monsters from Carboard Boxes

    Wendy Piersall
    15 Apr 2013 | 6:59 pm
    Earth Day is right around the corner! I have been doing a lot of crafts with tissue paper lately, which means I have had a crapload of tissue paper scraps to throw away. I always hate doing that, because I know you can do cool stuff with small pieces of tissue paper, but it’s incredibly impractical to save them after a craft project. Until I come up with a cool tissue paper saving system, I figured I should do something with the scraps right away, because, you know, it’s not really the right week to throw things away like that! So I had already set aside my kids’ raisin…
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    Toddler Activities from Familyeducation.com

  • Homemade Sidewalk Chalk

    21 May 2013 | 8:00 am
    Your kids can make their own colored chalk with this children's arts & crafts activity!

  • Comic Clips

    20 May 2013 | 8:00 am
    If your family loves the funny papers, they'll love getting creative with this easy activity.

  • Wet Footprints

    19 May 2013 | 8:00 am
    This easy outdoor activity provides a fun way to learn about the feet and the length of a stride.

  • Wrap It Up

    18 May 2013 | 8:00 am
    Have your kids invent packages designed for their favorite products.

  • Inside-Out

    17 May 2013 | 8:00 am
    This outdoor activity will help your child get oriented to the rooms of your house.
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    Pre-K Activities from Familyeducation.com

  • Connect-the-Dots Alphabet

    21 May 2013 | 8:00 am
    When you make this puzzle for your preschooler, use letters instead of numbers to plot the pattern.

  • Birthday Time Capsule

    20 May 2013 | 8:00 am
    Grandparents and grandkids alike can record their responses for preservation in a birthday time capsule.

  • Making Music

    19 May 2013 | 8:00 am
    Bring a little music into your kids' lives, with instruments they can make at home.

  • Colored Sand Keepers

    18 May 2013 | 8:00 am
    Collect some clear glass jars, some sand, and powdered paint, and get started designing your own colored sand keeper!

  • Make Your Own Magic

    17 May 2013 | 8:00 am
    From magic tricks to magician costumes%2C we've got Harry Potter covered with these activities.
 
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    K-5 Activities from Familyeducation.com

  • Towel Trick

    21 May 2013 | 8:00 am
    Impress your friends with this safe version of whisking the tablecloth out from under items on the table.

  • Tap Dancing

    20 May 2013 | 8:00 am
    This activity shows children how to make homemade tap shoes.

  • Tornado in a Bottle

    19 May 2013 | 8:00 am
    In this science activity, children create and view a water tornado, using two 2-liter bottles.

  • Categories Unlimited

    18 May 2013 | 8:00 am
    Simple word games can get children involved and keep them busy while you cook.

  • Predictions

    17 May 2013 | 8:00 am
    Playing this guessing game will help you learn more about your child.
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    Doll Diaries

  • 1 Dress 2 Looks – Who Wore it Best?

    Char
    21 May 2013 | 2:46 pm
    Hey girls! It’s Natalie! Today I have put two girls (Saila, Maplelea doll and PenPalGirls doll Emma) in the same dress. It is the PenPalGirls doll striped purple dress. The girls wear it two ways. There is one question though. Who wore it best? Saila paired her dress with some nice black tights and big boots with little buckles on them. Her hair is down and casual. Now for Emma to model. Emma has no tights paired with her dress. She has sparkly flats with small purple bows on the tips. Her hair is in two braids and has Kanani’s flowers on the side. Here are the two girls next to…

  • Read Along with the American Girl Read-a-palooza

    Char
    21 May 2013 | 12:21 pm
    Have you checked out the American Girl Read-a-palooza event going on all summer? Visit www.americangirl.com/reading for Saige activities, Historical character trivia and printables, listings for the various in-store events, and more reading resources. From May 1 through August 26, American Girl donates $1 from every book purchased through American Girl to the charity Children’s US Literacy Program. 

  • Doll Craft- Make a Doll Beach Towel

    Anna
    21 May 2013 | 9:53 am
    Anna here!  I have been on a roll with the beach theme and today I have a simple, simple, beach towel for your dolls! For your own unique towel, put these classic stripes in your favorite color combination!  Don’t forget to add a simple shape to the middle to give it a little fun!   Let’s take a look at what we’ll need. Supplies: 2 pieces of felt for the base (Mine are white and hard to see in this photo!) 2 or more pieces of felt for the towel design (I used 2 shades of pink, orange, and zebra print) scissors glue (I used hot glue but feel free to use tacky glue or…

  • May Reader Photo Contest – Curl Up With A Good Book

    Char
    20 May 2013 | 5:55 pm
    Retired American Girl of the Year Kailey is reading Happy New Year Julie with mini Julie.  Kailey is wearing a Build a Bear shirt and the pants are from AG. Thanks to everyone who left a comment today with suggestions for a theme for this month’s reader photo contest! As always, you all have great ideas and it was hard to pick just one. Don’t worry if your idea wasn’t picked this month – just think of all the great themes I have to pick from for the upcoming months. The theme I chose to go with is “Curl Up With A Good Book.”  What does that mean? We are…

  • Monday Morning Notes

    Char
    20 May 2013 | 5:20 am
    Just a few little ramblings from me this morning: First – I don’t think there is a lot of confusion among the Doll Diaries regulars, but I am seeing some confusion on Facebook and Instagram about Camp Doll Diaries. Just in case you were not clear… It is an ONLINE camp, you can do as much or as little as you want with it, use our ideas and activities for inspiration for your own doll play, you do not have to send in anything and it is free. Any more questions – just ask Yesterday was National Baking Day – how did I miss that one? Thanks to Kaylee and Lexa (H4HG…
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    Sports Girls Play

  • Nfinity Vengence Cheer Shoes

    Char
    6 May 2013 | 6:42 am
    This time last year my daughter was so excited because she was getting ready to wrap up her competitive gymnastics career and try out for her high school’s cheerleading teams. She made both the JV Football sideline squad and the competition squad and our cheerleading journey began. Since we did not know any better, we just ordered the $40 shoes that the school had recommended to start with. By the second month of school, the shoes were already showing their wear and before the season was over, the shoes were already falling apart. This year we are a little more experienced and are…

  • Infographic: The Positive Effects of Youth Sports

    Char
    4 May 2013 | 11:15 am
    This was provide to me by Aries Apparel – for a larger version, visit http://www.ariesapparel.com/youthsports.asp

  • Gabrielle Douglas Nike Free Cat Door Ad

    Char
    12 Apr 2013 | 10:14 am
    Gymnasts are creative and can do pretty amazing things with their strength and flexibility! In my 25+ years of coaching, I saw my gymnasts do some crazy creative things and I have heard even more stories, but what Gabby Douglas does in this Nike Free commercial is definitely up there on the creativity list! What do you think? Is that even possible? Whether Gabby could really open the door with her foot through the cat door while in her splits is possible or not, I got a giggle out of the commercial – which is what everyone needs on a Friday!

  • Motionwear Review and $25 Gift Card Giveaway – ENDED

    Char
    31 Mar 2013 | 2:42 pm
    UPDATED – Congratulations Ariana you are the winner. After a lifetime of gymnastics, my daughter finished her competitive gymnastics career about 10 months ago. She did high school cheerleading over the summer and fall, then swam on the high school swim team this winter, but now it is spring and she misses the gym!  She recently went back to gymnastics – just for classes – but when I asked her what she needed most for workout, she said SHORTS. Luckily for her, I was given the opportunity to do a review of the most popular shorts from Motionwear – the v-waist team…

  • Save 20% on Motionwear Gymnastics Leotards

    Char
    7 Mar 2013 | 5:20 pm
    It has been almost one year since my daughter wrapped up her gymnastics career and traded in her grips for cheer shoes and pom poms.  Of course we sold all her practice leotards last summer and guess what she wants to do now? Yep, she wants to go back to the gym!! She isn’t going back to the competitive program, but is going to take a class for high school age girls who just want to keep up their gymnastics skills and learn a few new ones, too.  I guess we will be buying new leotards. Luckily, one of her favorite brands, Motionwear, has some fun, new styles and I am happy to be able…
 
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  • Take Our Children to the Park...and Leave Them There Day

    18 May 2013 | 6:37 am
    Tip of the hat to Tom Hoffman, who (once again) pointed me in the right direction.Today is "Take Your Children to the Park...and Leave Them There Day," founded by Lenore Skenazy four years ago. Makes sense--kids spend well over 50 hours each week gazing at glass screens living in a world dominated by creepy adults who like to make children feel insecure enough to buy trinkets and calories they do not need. Fat, unhappy adults keep our consumer economy humming. Heck, diabetes alone kicks in $175 billion each year to the medical field.Ms. Skenazy makes her case in Slate this week, and it's a…

  • May light, May death

    11 May 2013 | 6:25 am
    Some years I fish, with joy and exuberance, ecstatic at the pull of an animal on the end of the line.Other years, I avoid it, acknowledging the pain and cost of life to the fish. It's not something I'm ever going to resolve....This was written two Mays ago. I may go fishing today. I tossed some plastic out at the setting sun on the Delaware. Striped bass are around, and as much fun as they are to catch, they are even more fun to eat.    Flapflapflapflap...A large bunker had hurled itself out of the sea, away from the jaws of a striper, onto a slightly less inviting scenario, the…

  • On reading Galway Kinnell again

    9 May 2013 | 6:47 pm
    Almost a quarter century ago, my eldest, all of 7 years old, and I wandered around Liberty State Park in the shadow of the Lady herself, trying out various foods at an international festival. Folks were amused at her voracious boldness, I was amused at their amusement. I had known her her whole life.The day was glorious, the sky as stunningly clear as the day the Towers just across the water fell a dozen years later. There are a lot of reasons to fear north Jersey, and our myriad foods may be near the top of the list. Foreign. Exotic. And delicious enough to challenge anyone who fears…

  • In the light, again

    5 May 2013 | 4:05 am
    This was written a 2 years ago, and it works again today. We only get so many Msys in a lifetime. "Nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of evolution."Theodosius DobzhanskyI should be crafting a descent with modification (misnamed "evolution") exam.Descent with modification is the heart of biology. Without it, a world with red-lipped batfish, roly-polies, and humans makes no sense, no matter how clever God pretends to be.Without it, nothing in biology makes sense. Nothing.Seems sacrilegious to test it using vocabulary and a few standard examples any student paying attention can…

  • My problem(s) with Kiera

    4 May 2013 | 3:35 am
    The whole Kiera Wilmot kerfuffle made no sense at all until I saw her photo. Trying to blow things up falls under white male privilege. Kiera has too much melanin and chromosomal material to qualify for that club. See what kind of nonsense happens when we elect a black President?If I were the prosecutor, I'd have only one question for Ms. Wilmot:Were you wearing safety goggles?If not, well, sorry kid, 3 days detention for you.For the record, I did something even dumber in school when I was 17, but used "Get Out of Jail Free" card.In a state with giant reptiles fond of eating family dogs,…
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  • Learn How to Raise a Virtuous, Honest Child - Without Punishment

    SensoryEdge
    20 May 2013 | 6:58 pm
    Studies have consistently shown that children who are honest and virtuous grow up to live better, more productive lives and those who are not. Because of this, many parents go to great lengths to ensure that their children understand the importance of honesty. However, many parents think that harsh punishments are the only way to impart these lessons. Here are a few of the ways to teach your children to be honest and virtuous without resorting to punishments.Be PatientFive-year-old children often seem like small adults, and many people overestimate their brain capacity as a result.

  • 5 Unexpected Benefits of Allowing Children to Watch TV

    SensoryEdge
    19 May 2013 | 2:06 pm
    Generally speaking, the notion of children watching television is heavily criticized and frowned upon in society. However, research indicates that under the proper parameters, watching television can be of benefit to a child in a variety of ways. Below will outline 5 unexpected benefits of allowing children to watch TV.1. TV can help kids learn about a variety of different subjects.Most children's programming provide several shows kids can watch while learning about the world such as Dora the Explorer, Sesame Street, and several others. With satellite TV, the Discovery Channel and the…

  • You and Your Kids: Four Ways to Make Learning Fun

    SensoryEdge
    14 May 2013 | 3:42 pm
    It is not exactly uncommon for a child to view learning as boring and tedious. Learning via reading straight from a book or from a teacher is not considered by the majority of children to be thought-evoking or interesting. There are loads of ways that you can create a fun and exciting learning environment for children - one that makes kids forget that they're even sponging knowledge! Make Sure You're InvolvedOne of the most important things you can do to make learning fun for your child is to make sure that you're there for all of the action. Kids look up to and idolize their parents,…

  • Five Fun Drawing Apps for Children

    SensoryEdge
    9 May 2013 | 3:01 pm
    Want to save paper but still foster creativity in your child? Try one of these drawing apps instead.  Doodle Buddy It has over 6500 five star ratings at the App Store, so you know that Doodle Buddy is doing something right. This free app from Pinger, Inc is for IOS devices. The interface is easy and intuitive. The large selection of cartoon stamps make funny sounds that are a hit with kids. You can use Doodle Buddy in portrait or landscape mode. It comes with backgrounds or you can use your own…

  • 5 Ways To Help Your Toddler Get Ready For Swim Lessons

    SensoryEdge
    6 May 2013 | 10:54 am
    Competent swimming skills are also important life skills. While a baby or toddler may not yet be developmentally ready to participate in official independent swimming lessons, there are certainly ways that caregivers can prepare them for future water experiences and swimming lessons. Follow the five steps below to confidently prepare your child for a healthy swimming lesson experience.Trust and Positive Parent Child Water ExperiencesIt is important to give your toddler early and positive experiences in the water. Whether you actually enroll in a parent child class, or whether you simply take…
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  • Springtime Shopping

    jenniferhazard
    17 May 2013 | 6:29 am
    MP adores this time of year. There are inspired outdoor markets going on all over the state, and many offer live music, food, and crafts for the kiddos. This weekend, MP is looking forward to shopping the In Bloom Artisan Market at Doc’s Cafe in Cumberland. The artisan market is the brainchild of Heather DeSimone. The Yarmouth jewelry designer is the woman behind Leetie Lovendale vintage lucite jewelry and owner of the Beadin’ Path. In addition to her design work, Heather has begun coordinating juried local shows featuring Maine artists. The In Bloom Artisan Market has a host of…

  • Giveaway Winner & Best of Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

    jenniferhazard
    6 May 2013 | 8:28 am
    Thanks to everyone who entered the Cute Potato Mother’s Day giveaway! MP is so glad that there are stylish moms out there who adore Shoreside Chic’s designs as much as she does. She hopes everyone will be equally enthusiastic about owner Kate Clark’s Kickstarter campaign to create her own traveling jewelry shop. We can’t wait to see her refurbished vintage trailer this summer! Without further ado, congrats goes to Alexandra Lowery, who likes Kate’s beaded hoop earrings in emerald best. Speaking of favorites, if you’re looking for something for the kids to…

  • Mother’s Day Giveaway: Jewelry from Shoreside Chic

    jenniferhazard
    2 May 2013 | 11:03 am
    Whenever MP is asked what she’d like for a special occasion, the answer, without fail, is jewelry from Shoreside Chic. Portland-based jewelry designer, Kate Clark, makes simple but beautiful pieces inspired by vintage and nautical designs. You’ll find everything from bold statement necklaces to classic earrings and bracelets you can wear everyday. Kate’s Haberdashery Collection features this vintage, lucite link necklace. Love. A vintage, hammered cuff from Kate’s Portland collection. Like what you see? Visit Kate’s web site and tell us which piece you like best by…

  • Ice It! Bakery

    jenniferhazard
    23 Apr 2013 | 10:59 am
    When MP was a girl, she loved visiting her neighborhood bakery in suburban New Jersey. Her family stopped in on Sundays for cinnamon coffee cake with generous crumb topping, oversized black and white cookies, or decadent cheese Danish topped with swirls of royal icing. The staff packed the goodies in a white pastry box, which was neatly tied with red and white baker’s twine. Given these delicious memories, you can imagine MP’s delight when Ice It! Bakery opened in Yarmouth a year ago. The bright and inviting bakery, which made DownEast Magazine’s Best of Maine list, is owned by Chef…

  • Play Date Soft Pretzels

    jenniferhazard
    9 Apr 2013 | 8:04 am
    MP was at a play date with the kids, and one of the parents brought a tray of beautiful hot pretzels and mustard. Adults and kids alike were delighted by this unexpected treat. There’s nothing like a salted soft pretzel right out of the oven. That being said, MP was intimidated to try pretzel making on her own. She has never been a patient baker when it comes to working with bread dough. But after trying and succeeding with this simple artisan boule recipe over the winter, she decided to give pretzel making a go. Ironically, MP found this pretzel recipe on the back of a supermarket…
 
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  • On Getting Out of the House

    rebecca
    21 May 2013 | 7:36 am
    It was a lazy holiday Monday morning. Ed had to go into the office — something to do with a video of our mayor smoking crack at a drug dealer’s apartment, I don’t know — and I planned to drive the kids out to Scarborough to visit Ed’s parents. We’d had a late breakfast and [...]The post On Getting Out of the House appeared first on Playground Confidential.

  • In Defense of Sports

    rebecca
    16 May 2013 | 10:31 am
    Don’t let the sunshine and chirping birds fool you. A long shadow has been cast upon my city and with the Toronto Blue Jays sitting dead last in their division it could be a cool summer, indeed. Last Monday, we let our seven-year-old son stay up way past his bedtime to watch perhaps the most [...]The post In Defense of Sports appeared first on Playground Confidential.

  • Be Still My Grammar-Nerd Heart

    rebecca
    13 May 2013 | 8:00 am
    Where do I even begin, dear readers? How about with the basic grammatical convention of only using capital letters to begin a sentence or to demarcate proper nouns? Uppercase letters are not sprinkles. You don’t scatter them willy-nilly throughout your sentences. There’s a minor spelling error. “Maks” should obviously be “makes.” No biggie. Proofreading is [...]The post Be Still My Grammar-Nerd Heart appeared first on Playground Confidential.
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  • Fraction Calculator Plus – Making Math Homework a Little More Tolerable

    Chance Kinney
    21 May 2013 | 6:45 am
    Calculators and calculator apps, for all their robustness, haven’t done too much in the way of making it easy to input and compute fractions. That was a problem for 12-year-old Isabel Hughes, who’s at that age where fractions are an inevitability. So, she took matters into her own hands. Her and her father, a software developer, co-wrote an app, Fraction Calculator Plus, which is by far the easiest way to perform simple functions with fractions. There are three sets of 0-9 keys – one bar on the left side for whole numbers, and two boxes on the right side for fractions. The…

  • Record Precious Memories With Disney’s Story App

    chipchick
    15 May 2013 | 8:30 am
    Taking pictures and video using smartphones and tablets is really, really easy. So easy that many people might end up taking too many – all that media might get lost in the roiling sea that is the average camera roll. That’s the problem Disney is trying to solve with its Story app. No Disney characters here, though – this time around, Disney wants to help you tell your own story. Story takes all the photos and videos in your roll, and organizes them based on when and where they were taken. From there, you can refine any given chunk of media into a story. The end result will…

  • Next Time the Kids Ask for a Pet, Get Them Robo Fish

    Chance Kinney
    15 May 2013 | 8:25 am
    Kids asking for a pet is one of the many moments a parent dreads in the odyssey that is child rearing. If that moment comes too soon for your liking, good news – you can just grab a few Robo Fish and call it a day. Robo Fish are little robotic fish activated when they hit water. They swim around, and their movements look pretty close to the real thing. Granted, these will die, too, but on the upside, you and your kids don’t have to feed them, so they’ll probably last longer than actual goldfish. There are four different kinds of fish you can grab. Or, if you want to give up…

  • Crayola ColorStudio HD Apps are the Future of Coloring Books

    Chance Kinney
    15 May 2013 | 8:23 am
    Griffin and Crayola’s very fruitful partnership has now resulted in a couple of 21st century coloring books – the Crayola ColorStudio HD Barbie and Hot Wheels apps. Following up on the original ColorStudio HD app, both of these apps feature five full storybooks and 30 coloring pages full of line art ready to be colored in. But, these aren’t just static pages. While kids are drawing, the pictures will react with animations, sounds, and music, making for a more engaging experience. Of course, the roots are in the artistic parts, and that comes from a wide variety of virtual…

  • Kids Get In the Director’s Chair with Toontastic Jr. Shrek

    Chance Kinney
    6 May 2013 | 9:52 am
    By now, you might have caught wind of Launchpad Toys’ Toontastic, an app from 2011 that garnered lots of praise then and now. The app allows kids to create simple animated stories, while recording their own voices over the action. Toontastic has recently partnered up with Dreamworks, and the result is Toontastic Jr. Shrek. Like the original app, kids will be creating their own stories with Toontastic Jr. Shrek. This time around, they’ll do so with a full complement of Shrek characters, plus backdrops from 12 scenes from Shrek, like the dragon’s castle and the rescue of…
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  • Weekend Playlist 15

    7 May 2013 | 5:00 pm

  • Koo Koo Letterbox by Playso Australia

    2 May 2013 | 5:00 pm
    The era of romantic letter mail is all but over, yet all of us still need a letterbox, a mail box, a mail slot... a something where our daily hard- copy mail, and even an occasional long-distance post card from our globe-trotting friends, can be delivered. But what if we don’t want just “something”? What if we want a stylish, cool, fun, “look-at-me!” mail box that matches our stylistic tastes? Try to find a mail box that is anything other than supremely ugly and you will come up with nothing. The concept of Koo Koo was developed by Bill Playso who saw the glaring…

  • Opening Ceremony, Omotesando, Tokyo

    1 May 2013 | 5:00 pm
    Opening Ceremony has relocated its flagship store from Shibuya to Omotesando to the home of street fashion on Cat’s Alley. The new Tokyo flagship store sees OC founders Humberto Leon and Carol Lim realise yet another temple to their love of out-of-the-box fashion. Alongside neighbours such as Ragtag, Burton and Paul Smith Jeans, the new store is 1200 square-metres (12,917 sq.ft.) over four themed floors (rather than Shibuya’s much larger eight-floor store). The interior reflects the younger, edgier fashion crowd that swarms Harajuku’s streets each weekend and the stock has a…

  • Instalacao Nightclub, Porto, Portugal

    29 Apr 2013 | 5:00 pm
    As far as nightlife goes, in Porto, Portugal, it is all happening downtown. A local company, Baixa (baixa is Portuguese for downtown), has recently added another downtown nightclub to its roster that already includes the Baixa bar. The new nightclub, Instalação (installation), was designed by José Carlos Cruz Arquitecto, the same team responsible for the design of Baixa bar as well as the Farmacia Lordelo we have featured earlier.   The space for Instalação, opened in March, was in essence a long, narrow corridor with two dividing structural arches that…

  • Castello Di Reschio, Umbria, Italy

    21 Apr 2013 | 5:00 pm
    It is tough to describe our six glorious days at Castello Di Reschio in Umbria, Italy, without resorting to clichés and big words that sound like overstatements. Awesome. Amazing. Surreal. Idyllic. Exquisite.   But when we review our images, videos and stories from Di Reschio, the one thing that has become even clearer over time is the feeling that we were transported to some unspecified luxurious time period between ancient history and tomorrow. A perfect “time is standing still” moment, offering relaxation and pampering, yet managing to surprise and delight at every…
 
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    Little Food Junction

  • Mothers Day

    10 May 2013 | 11:54 pm
    ~ Happy Mothers Day  ~( Homemade treats for mom by lil ones !) Mother is such a simple word, But to me there's meaning seldom heard .For everything I'm today . My mother's love showed me the way ( What Mother Means by Karl Fuchs)With mothers day tomorrow  , its time to think for some tiny treats that kiddos can make .Its difficult for the little  ones to take over all the cooking duties for a day , but they can surely add a zing to the celebrations with some tiny treats . These treats are fun to make, easy  and impressive!!!! So lil…

  • Warm Cabbage Salad

    7 May 2013 | 4:28 am
    ~ Warm Cabbage Salad ~ Loved by adults and mostly disliked by lil ones , the humble  cabbage is loaded with unique health benefits. These incredibly nutritious leafy greens are not only rich in  fibre and  minerals but also a very good source of Vitamin A and  C too (I know its hard to believe, but researches show that  it has a higher Vitamin C than oranges !!!) . Being  rich in iodine and sulphur it helps in growth and  muscle development owing to which it must be consumed well by the kids.Besides…

  • Buckwheat cake

    23 Apr 2013 | 2:52 am
    ~ Rustic Banana Cake ~ (Using up  the festive leftovers, egg free too !!)India is a land of  colors,traditions and  festivals . Just last week  we finished celebrating the spring festival of Navratras . Each day of this  nine day long festival is dedicated to nine forms of divine feminine power or Devi . Although our family fasts for just the first and the last days , there are many who fast , worship and abstain themselves from consuming grains and  eggs during the  nine days. Amaranth(…

  • Caterpillars ......

    9 Apr 2013 | 2:34 am
    ~ Very Hungry Caterpillars ~Big creepy crawly red headed caterpillars was  the theme of our fruit platter today .My lil one is a great fan (and me too!)  of the famous Eric Carle book -' The very hungry Caterpillar '. The story that revolves around a red faced caterpillar has been an inspiration for our crafts ,parties and activity themes innumerable times . Anything and everything on stick has its own magical charm , so when grapes got  popped up on skewers to make fruit sticks…

  • Freezing some spring ..

    6 Apr 2013 | 12:11 am
    ~ Lets Freeze some Spring ! ~ Spring is undoubtedly the most beautiful season of the year . Its the time of  the year when crisp and cold winter gives way to warm , lush and scenic spring and the winter goodies at the fruit mart make way for the seasons most awaited jewels - the fresh berries . Strawberries, mulberries , cape gooseberries , red and  green grapes (yes botanically they are berries too) the market seems to overflowwith the produce . Strawberries are the most loved berries of the…
 
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    The Kid's Fun Review

  • Expanded Summer Style Online With Sears #MoreatSears

    Linette
    19 May 2013 | 9:53 am
    This post brought to you by Sears. All opinions are 100% mine. Don’t you just hate it when you finds something you love in a store, but they don’t have it in your size? It always seems to happen to me! I’ll fall in love with a style but someone else has already snatched the [...]The post Expanded Summer Style Online With Sears #MoreatSears appeared first on The Kid's Fun Review.

  • Disney’s PLANES Takes Flight

    Linette
    19 May 2013 | 9:02 am
    I’m super excited to check out the new Disney’s Planes movie to hit theaters later this summer on August 9th. I’m a big fan of all the Disney animated movies, and this one sounds super cute! Here’s a fun amazing new spot “Disney’s PLANES Takes Flight,” featuring music by the film’s composer, Mark Mancina. Here’s [...]The post Disney’s PLANES Takes Flight appeared first on The Kid's Fun Review.

  • Scott Paper Towels and Tissue Origami with a $4 Vudu Movie Coupon! #ScottValues #cbias

    Linette
    15 May 2013 | 3:32 pm
    I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias® and Scott Shared Values #cbias #SocialFabric #ScottValues All opinions are my own. We’re big Scott Tissue fans at our house! We’re also Vudu fans. So I was super [...]The post Scott Paper Towels and Tissue Origami with a $4 Vudu Movie Coupon! #ScottValues #cbias appeared first on The Kid's Fun Review.

  • Kid Friendly Appetizer Recipe: Italian Meatballs with Kraft #FreshTake #cbias

    Linette
    13 May 2013 | 7:37 am
    I am a member of the Collective Bias®  Social Fabric® Community.  This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias and Kraft Foods #FreshTake #cbias #SocialFabric” All opinions are my own. My son loves Italian style food! Spaghetti, pizza, meatballs, marinara sauce, he loves all of it! So when [...]The post Kid Friendly Appetizer Recipe: Italian Meatballs with Kraft #FreshTake #cbias appeared first on The Kid's Fun Review.

  • Super Cute Jungle Cake Idea

    Linette
    11 May 2013 | 9:27 pm
    I have another super cute cake idea to share with you today! It’s a jungle cake complete with monkeys, an elephant and a giraffe! It’s a simple rectangle sheet cake, iced with white icing. You can make the palm tree with a decorator spatula. I didn’t make this cake, a friend did, but she’s letting [...]The post Super Cute Jungle Cake Idea appeared first on The Kid's Fun Review.
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  • Free Fun Fridays are Back!

    busymama
    20 May 2013 | 4:30 am
    Free Fun Fridays are back for 2013! Sponsored by the Highland Foundation, Free Fun Fridays offers FREE admission to 60 local museums and cultural venues throughout the summer, (six venues each week), starting June 28th.

  • The Boston Ball to Benefit The One Fund Boston

    busymama
    16 May 2013 | 7:40 am
    Treat yourself to a night out and support the One Fund at the same time at The Boston Ball, on Sunday, June 23rd!

  • FREE Lowe’s Build & Grow Kids Clinics

    busymama
    14 May 2013 | 8:44 am
    Lowe’s has some fun (free) clinics planned for June, centered around the upcoming Monsters University movie!

  • FREE Kids Workshops at Home Depot

    busymama
    14 May 2013 | 8:14 am
    Head to your local Home Depot the first Saturday of each month for their FREE Kids Workshops!

  • Mass Audubon Walk for Wildlife – May 18th

    busymama
    13 May 2013 | 12:40 pm
    Calling all families, photographers, birders, friends, and neighbors! The Mass Audubon needs YOU to join their 28th annual Walk for Wildlife on Saturday, May 18!
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  • High EQ Skills

    [Your Name Here]
    15 May 2013 | 7:30 pm
    There's various ways to look at EQ and understanding what it is.  For the basics think: 1. Awareness of Emotions2. Management of Emotions3. Self-Motivation4. Empathy5. Relationship capacity Items 1-3 are Intrapersonal  Items 4-5 are Interpersonal.  The more intra personal traits and skills we have (understanding ourself) the more capable we are of the interpersonal traits and skills (understanding others.) It is intrinsic in humans to want to succeed ... to belong and to contribute.  We want to contribute as much to our own life and ability to live as well as to contribute…

  • Maslow's hierarchy of needs

    [Your Name Here]
    6 May 2013 | 12:11 pm
    Ever think about your "needs"?  A need is not a preference it is a must.  According to Abraham Maslow, there is a hierarchy of human needs. Whether in regards to work, relationships, team efficiency, life... I'm going to state these in regards to being part of a family. These needs can be applied to any walk of life. Survival:What a family member needs in order to know that what they are doing is acceptable and fits within the boundaries of the family unit. Security:Let your family members know that their contribution are of value, are considered, that nothing is…

  • Expect the Unexpected

    [Your Name Here]
    3 May 2013 | 10:55 am
    Expect the unexpected and I mean that mostly in a positive way.  You know those great day dreaming thoughts in your head, the "wishful" thinking that a certain phone call or opportunity will come along. Then the old negative thoughts can creep in and down you go!  My suggestion is to think, the positive exciting, the thrilling, the possible can happen - so, can the negative.  My focusing on the positive potential, the excitement of what that will feel like, is so much more rewarding than focusing on the negative...and, often the positive happens for me. I believe in having…

  • React vs Responding

    [Your Name Here]
    1 May 2013 | 7:48 pm
    React - acting as we usually do, often a knee jerk reaction.  How often do you wish you hadn't said that which you just did?  Wish you had "responded" differently? There's many times we might wish to respond - to be able to pause before saying or doing something.  You might try the five R's React: Realizing you wish to not "react" Refrain: Hold back from saying or doing something right away. Reword: Reword in your head what you really wish to say. Respond: This allows you to respond - to say or do what you really wanted to Regain: Regain your composure and begin to feel better…

  • Love, Grief and Emotions

    [Your Name Here]
    26 Apr 2013 | 2:15 pm
    Little did I know when I wrote the last blog on April 17th, that we would lose a friend unexpectedly and instantaneously.  The shock of that and the reality is a powerful punch.  Our emotions rise up in total disconnect that it can't be true, yet it sits there naked and true. Grief is a complicated process...it comes to visit whether it's a death or a loss of another kind.  Emotions rush in like a tsunami, with a force unpredictable and powerful.  They ebb out and leave behind the remains and representation of that force.  Hidden within that powerful tidal wave is the…
 
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    Listen & Learn Music

  • The Most Annoying Symptom of Pregnancy

    Rachel
    20 May 2013 | 5:24 am
    one hour payday loans After 9 long months of pregnancy, I’ve discovered the most annoying symptom — and it’s not one of the usual suspects. Morning sickness, leg cramps, heartburn, interrupted sleep, and exhaustion have been no fun at all, but my least favorite of all is my hoarse voice. For almost 3 weeks now, my voice has sounded like I just finished screaming and singing along at a Taylor Swift concert (and yes, I would totally do both of those things at a Taylor Swift concert). It’s been raspy, a little mannish, and any hope of hitting high notes is out the window.

  • Over in the Garden

    Rachel
    15 May 2013 | 8:48 am
    “Singable stories” are one of my all-time favorite ways to target a wide array of goals and objectives. Whether you’re working on attending to task, color/object/number/word recognition, early reading skills (and the list goes on from there), singable stories can be super effective. My go-to series lately has been the Over in the… and Somewhere in the… books, some of which are authored by Jennifer Ward and others by Marianne Berkes. Each of the books follows the same original “Over in the Meadow” tune you probably learned as a kid. I created a…

  • Oldies But Goodies

    Rachel
    8 May 2013 | 5:32 am
    Last summer, I sat down and made a list of every song I’ve ever written. I had every intention of going through that list and revamping old songs that needed to be tweaked and/or re-recorded, but with upwards of 200 songs, that task seemed extremely daunting. I’ve tackled a few of them, though — most recently, for my new songbook, Tapping, Shaking, Music Making. I chose 3 revamped faves to share with members today. This week’s download contains sheet music, full mp3s, and instrumental tracks for “Click Clack”, “Play the Cabasa”, and “The…

  • Friday Fave: Kasia’s Music

    Rachel
    3 May 2013 | 6:40 am
    The internet is a wonderful thing — because of it, distance, language, and cultural differences are no longer barriers to communication. One of my favorite things about writing this blog is connecting with other songwriters and musicians from many different places and backgrounds. Most recently, I’ve had the opportunity to hear from Kasia, a singer-songwriter whose music reflects her Polish roots. Kasia shared two of her songs with me, and in turn I’d like to share them here with you. The first is in Polish and titled “Lubie” which means adoration in English. The…

  • My Secret Weapons for Productivity

    Rachel
    1 May 2013 | 8:08 am
    I’m straying from the norm this week with today’s post over at Listen & Learn Plus. While I usually share a new song or resource with subscribers, today I’m filling them in on some of the tricks and tools I use to stay productive. And trust me, for someone who has not had a sip of coffee in 7 months (thanks to this baby I’m growing) that’s not always an easy feat! It always makes me chuckle a little bit when people ask me how I do it all, because honestly, there are times when I feel like a huge slacker compared to the rest of the population. I guess that…
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    Artful Adventures

  • Birthday Art

    jude
    18 May 2013 | 2:31 am
    I thought I’d  share with you all the gift I recently received for my latest ‘landmark’ birthday, because I’m so pleased with it. Landmark birthdays of this kind can be... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • Exploring: Oil Pastels

    jude
    9 May 2013 | 2:23 am
    There’s nothing quite like opening a new set of crayons and seeing them laid out all beautiful and pristine ready to use for the first time. I was offered some art materials to test out for... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • More Scanner Papers

    jude
    16 Apr 2013 | 5:00 am
    I thought I’d share a few more scanner papers that I created a little while back.  As regular visitors may know, I love the simplicity and directness of scanner art, and think it’s a... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • Discovering Gorgeous Kid’s Boutiques

    jude
    9 Apr 2013 | 12:44 pm
    There are some fantastic small kid’s boutiques out there, selling unusual, good quality children’s items, and the internet is an especially good place to find them. However lots of small... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • For One Week Only

    jude
    5 Apr 2013 | 11:50 am
    Spring is in the air, or at least it’s supposed to be! So it seemed like a good idea to kickstart the season with  a promotional discount. We’ve not had one since we launched the new... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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    Kid Crave

  • Fruit Striped Ice Cubes

    Brooke Dowd Sacco
    21 May 2013 | 9:51 am
    It’s hard to ignore the cravings for sweet and cool drinks as summer approaches. But we all know juices and the like are loaded with ingredients we shouldn’t consume regularly. These Fruity Summer Striped Ice Cubes are perfect for adding to a refreshing glass of water. For more details and delicious combinations, check out the [...]

  • Hidden Pencil Notebook

    Brooke Dowd Sacco
    21 May 2013 | 8:11 am
    Keep kids properly prepared for school and ready for any doodling project with a clever Hidden Pencil Notebook. Each of them has a real pencil nestled conveniently in its trompe l’oeil designed cover. Remove the pencil for use, and press it back in place for easy storage.

  • Piggy Nesting Banks

    Brooke Dowd Sacco
    21 May 2013 | 7:25 am
    Piggy is a set of two savings banks that nest together. The designer intended for the larger “momma” bank is for a child’s personal savings, and the smaller bank is for the child’s charitable savings. If you choose to go with this lovely idea, the banks will help teach kids about charitable giving, with the hopes [...]

  • Safari Animal Cookie Cutters

    Brooke Dowd Sacco
    21 May 2013 | 6:15 am
    Move over dinosaurs, there’s a tasty new batch of 3D cookie cutters in the kitchen. The Safari Animal Cookie Cutters will also give you a delicious 3-D Animal that will stand on its own two/four feet. There’s an elephant, giraffe, lion, and a hippo to choose from…or you can grab all 4 to bake your own zoo scene. [...]

  • 80s Toy Flashback

    Brooke Dowd Sacco
    20 May 2013 | 10:33 am
    As an early 80s baby, I was happy to spy this Total Toy Flashback over at Apartment Therapy. Far too many lists these days address fads of the 90s, and well, that’s just depressing. Take a look at the coolest toys that were found on every child’s Christmas list in the 1980s – from Alf to [...]
 
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    Spanish Playground

  • Spanish Materials for Class and Home from Educapeques

    Jenny
    21 May 2013 | 11:43 am
    Educapeques is an educational portal with lots of resources for teachers and parents. On the website, Editorial Educapeques of Spain offers games, printables, stories and poems for children. Many of the activities and materials can be used with Spanish language learners. You will want to explore Educapeques to find what best fits your situation, but I will mention a few materials that work well with kids learning Spanish. Printable Spanish Games for Kids This printable Juego de letras is a set of alphabet cards with images. They have upper and lower case letters, a word that starts with the…

  • 10 Search Tips for Finding Spanish Materials

    Jenny
    16 May 2013 | 2:53 pm
    I am going to be in Peru for the next few weeks and will not be posting as often on Spanish Playground. This seems like a good time to share some tips for finding for authentic language materials online. These suggestions are for Google searches, but you can apply them to other search engines as well. I know that many of you have more strategies for finding what you need – be sure to sure to share your tips in comments! 1. Use Spanish words in your search. Pay attention to Google’s suggestions as you type. They are based on the most commonly searched phrases and you may see terms that…

  • Spanish Stories from Stress Free Kids

    Jenny
    13 May 2013 | 8:46 pm
    Stress Free Kids publishes audio and picture books that help children reduce stress and lower anxiety. These stories are available in Spanish and are fabulous language-learning tools. The stories teach relaxation techniques, but their structure and objective also create an excellent Spanish learning experience. As children listen to these stories, they relax, but they are never passive. Children participate, both physically and by actively using their imaginations. The CD Sueños del océano índigo has four stories that are also available as picture books. The books provide the visual…

  • Online Spanish Color Game – Sequence from Spanishspanish

    Jenny
    13 May 2013 | 8:21 am
    This online game is a good way to practice Spanish color words. It is from Spanishspanish and players hear and see a sequence and then repeat it by clicking on the correct colors. The sequence gets longer if the player does it correctly. The photo that players click on is of toenails painted different colors. It is cute, something different, and makes little Spanish learners smile. The audio is very clear and the timing in the game is good. The colors are not repeated too quickly. Although the game is probably more fun to play if you teach or review the colors first, kids could learn the…

  • Playground Games in Spanish

    Jenny
    9 May 2013 | 10:51 pm
    I write about lots of traditional playground games, hand-clapping games and jump rope rhymes that children play in Spanish. Recently Summer Nanny featured one of my articles in list of 20 blogs with playground games.  A few of the games mentioned in the list lend themselves particularly well to language learning and I wanted to share five of them here. Check out Summer Nanny for more outside activities – everything from classic games to ways to have fun outside with your toddler. You can probably adapt more of the games to include Spanish. 1. You’re Only Safe If This version of…
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    blog.kidzui.com

  • Top TV Moms for Mother’s Day!

    KidZui
    10 May 2013 | 4:46 pm
    TV moms will always hold a special place in our hearts. This Mother’s Day, not only are we celebrating our own mothers, but we’re reserving some special time to give praise to the top TV moms that spent a good chunk of time in our living rooms over the years.   1. Jane Jetson (The Jetsons Don’t Jane and Rosie look like they’re having the best spa day ever? What’s not to love about Jane? Aside from having to put up with her husband’s antics, Jane was also faced with having to raise a sassy teenage girl and a genius son. Thank goodness she had Rosie on…

  • Surprise Troop Homecomings

    KidZui
    9 May 2013 | 2:04 pm
    Members of our military have our utmost respect, considering the sacrifices they make for our country.  But don’t forget about their families as well, who continue to live daily life while their dad, mom, brother, sister, son or daughter are overseas. While we often hear sad stories about soldiers losing their lives, nothing warms our heart like seeing videos and pictures of these troops coming home and returning to their families. So bust out the tissues, because it might get a little dusty in here.  These  are some of our favorite homecoming videos. There’s so much joy surrounding…

  • LEGO® Legends of CHIMA™

    KidZui
    6 May 2013 | 3:23 pm
      If you have Legends of Chima fans in your house, they’ll love these books! With summer right around the corner, you might be wondering how to get your children to explore reading while they’re outside of the classroom for three months! The KidZui team was recently introduced to two new LEGO® Legends of CHIMAbooks that have taken a fun approach to engaging your young readers by combining play with reading. The rich history of Chima Here’s the backstory: For a thousand years, animal tribes have ruled the land of CHIMA. Lions, crocodiles, eagles, wolves, gorillas, ravens,…

  • More Reasons to Love Starfall Games for Kids

    KidZui
    10 Apr 2013 | 11:10 am
    A couple of years ago, we told you why we love Starfall games for kids so much. With time, our affection for the learning site has only grown! It is an outstanding resource for beginner readers and their teachers, and we encourage all of our KidZui parents to use their browser to check out the site. While the entire site provides entertaining animations, the third “It’s Fun to Read” level is the most engaging for your little readers with fun activities and games. Here are a few of our favorites! The Starfall Magic games are a great way to introduce phonics to your little…

  • Children’s Book Day – KidZui Favorites

    KidZui
    2 Apr 2013 | 5:08 pm
    Today is Hans Christian Anderson’s birthday which is a great reason to celebrate what he was known best for — amazing stories for children. We now call today Children’s Book Day, and to observe it, the team at KidZui decided to dig deep into our memories to write a few words about our favorite books as children. Enjoy our trek down memory lane! The Giving Tree - written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein RyanZui’s favorite is a classic in many homes   “Shel  Silverstein’s The Giving Tree was a regular at bedtime when I was a youngster.  My brother…
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    ThePartyAnimal-Blog

  • FREE Printable Monsters University Cupcake Toppers

    ThePartyAnimal
    14 May 2013 | 7:04 am
    If you are planning a Monsters University Birthday Party based on the new movie that will be in theaters June 2013 then these FREE Printable Monsters University Cupcake Toppers will make the perfect addition. I am such a HUGE fan of Monsters Inc. and I am personally counting down the days until Monsters University hits the screen. This is one of my all time favorite Disney Movies. If any of these monsters hid in my closet or under my bed as a child I would have been ok with that. I would have loved for Sully to come visit me – I would have not run, but instead give that big furry blue…

  • Chinese Sweet n Sour Chicken is a Party Pleaser for all

    ThePartyAnimal
    30 Mar 2013 | 8:38 am
    If you are looking for a delicious party recipe that will please both the kids and the adults then you will love this Chinese Sweet n Sour Chicken. It is very EASY to make and tastes just like the Sweet n Sour Chicken you get at the Chinese restaurant. Kids LOVE Sweet n Sour Chicken and my kids loved this recipe so much when I made it especially my daughter. It has the perfect amount of sweetness and the chicken comes out very tender. While it is a little time consuming to make the end result is worth the time. I think this is a perfect meal to serve up at a party for the kids vs. just baking…

  • Cake Mix Cookies – Where have I been?

    ThePartyAnimal
    29 Mar 2013 | 6:29 pm
    Someone please tell me I am not the only one that has never heard of Cake Mix Cookies before.  I just learned about this last night and now I feel like I have been missing out on a world of yumminess. In addition to that I learned about them from my daughter’s 12 year old friend. I went to pick her up to bring her over to my house and she says “I Made you cookies”. I was so excited – how sweet that was of her and then she told me they were Cake Mix Cookies and I am like What?  I immediately had to try one while I was driving and I was in heaven. So we got to my house…

  • Diva Zebra Print Party Supplies

    ThePartyAnimal
    21 Feb 2013 | 4:52 pm
    Do you have a little Diva who will be celebrating a special day with a party? If so then you have to check out these Diva Zebra Print Party Supplies that are perfect for the celebration. I recently got to take a look at these party supplies in person via Birthday Express and I absolutely love this Diva Party Theme. Party Supplies have sure come a long way and the designs are only getting better and better. One thing I really loved about the Zebra Diva Party Supplies is that they are great for young girls on up to any age. The black and pink coloring paired with the zebra print and some…

  • Ruth’s Brownie Zingers are Unique and Delicious

    ThePartyAnimal
    21 Feb 2013 | 3:43 pm
    I was very lucky to have been able to sample Ruth’s Brownie Zingers and tell you all about them. Not only are these a unique treat you can ship to anyone, but they are absolutely DELICIOUS!! So what are Ruth’s Brownie Zingers you ask? Well they are more than just your average brownie they are actually the very best part – the crunchy tops! Handcrafted to order from Ruth’s Brownie Kitchen and made with their exclusive recipes that blend three different Valrhona chocolates. Ruth’s Brownie Zingers are available in three taste-tempting flavors: Chocolate Chunk;…
 
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    Muffin Tin Mom

  • Fingerprint Flower Craft Card for Mother's Day

    Michelle, Muffin Tin Mom
    12 May 2013 | 10:54 am
    Happy Mother's Day! This is a super simple and easy Mother's Day Card idea (perfect for birthdays too!) We used a rainbow paint palette ink pad to make this cute rainbow fingerprint flower craft card.

  • Knotts Boardwalk and New Timber Mountain Log Ride Opening Memorial Day Weekend!

    Michelle, Muffin Tin Mom
    23 Apr 2013 | 12:00 am
    Knott's Berry Farm holds a special place in my heart. I grewup with so many memories there. I can still remember riding the fiesta swings and getting funnel cake to share on one the many daddy daughter dates growing up. I got a special sneak peek of what's to come this May when Knott's Berry Farm opens a state of the art update to the beloved Timber Mountain Log Ride and  Boardwalk area of the

  • Cute Lunch Box Notes and Stickers

    Michelle, Muffin Tin Mom
    22 Apr 2013 | 11:19 am
    Just popping by the blog to share that I received these adorable lunch box notes as a gift. They are so fun! Talk about an easy and stress free way to make lunch cute for the kids. Make silly faces on bananas or add them to the tops of apple sauce cups. I know you can think of other creative ways to use them. You can find them at lunchboxnotes.com

  • Looking for Muffin Tin Monday?

    Michelle, Muffin Tin Mom
    19 Mar 2013 | 4:53 pm
    Muffin Tin Monday has officially moved to AnotherLunch.com.  Head over to Another Lunch to find out what this week's theme is and while you are at it, check out the all new Muffin Tin Meals/ Monday About page The MTM link up at AnotherLunch.com goes live every Monday at 10am EST/ 7am PST. To read about the move, you can click here.

  • Fresh Dish Meal Delivery

    Michelle, Muffin Tin Mom
    13 Mar 2013 | 12:00 am
    Have you head of Fresh Dish? This Southern California company boasts prepped and ready-to-cook meals with fresh ingredients and unique recipes delivered straight to you doorstep. Fresh Dish is similar to a box subscription service, but there's no monthly charge - you pay per meal. If you like Dream Dinners, or have always wanted to try it, then you will love Fresh Dish. Similar in price
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    Inspire My Kids

  • Great Quotes for Kids About Education and Learning

    Michael Stutman
    20 May 2013 | 4:06 am
    Education and learning are one of the most important ingredients to becoming all that you can be.  How open you are to learning will help determine your path in life. Education does not just happen at school.  It is not just about Math and other subjects.  Your education and learning are happening all the time.  They happen any time your mind is open to learning. Education is not just about learning facts, but more so about learning how to think.  It is learning to make good choices.  It is learning to act with purpose. Becoming educated is a lifelong process.  It can be hard and…

  • Kayla Wheeler and Breanna Sprenger – Two Champions Making the Most of Their Gifts

    Michael Stutman
    15 May 2013 | 4:46 am
    Kayla Wheeler, a teenager from Lynnwood, Washington, was born with with no legs and only one arm. Yet, that has not stopped her from becoming a very, very full person! She is a record setting swimmer, plays piano, is an A student and a very happy person. At 16 years old, she is only just getting started. Kayla has competed and won medals at several international swimming events. She is a world record holder in her class which is for those who are most disabled. “I am basically the most disabled you can be and still swim,” she told ABC News recently. She started swimming at 8…

  • Shannon McNamara and SHARE: Making a Difference in Africa

    Kevin Conklin
    13 May 2013 | 2:02 pm
    Shannon McNamara, 19, is a sophomore at Rice University, in Houston, Texas.  She founded SHARE in 2008 and has traveled to Tanzania each summer since then.  In the USA Shannon has spread awareness for SHARE by giving over 40 presentations across the country.  Shannon is the founder of the SHARE Campus Chapter at Rice University.  Shannon proves that you are never too young to make a difference.  Watch this video of how She founded this fantastic organization that has benefited hundreds of African women as they strive to become better educated. <iframe width=”300″…

  • Really Good and Really Young: Check Out These Amazing Child Prodigies

    Kevin Conklin
    9 May 2013 | 1:24 pm
    A child prodigy is a young person who displays unusual or amazing talent at something. Each of the videos below are of different child prodigies showing their talents. They are all young and amazing at what they do.  As you  will see it takes hard work and dedication to be this good, this young. 11-year-old Brooke Raboutou is an amazing climber that started climbing as soon as she could walk.  It doesn’t hurt that both parents were world champion climbers that are now her coach.  Check Brooke out in this video:       Watch this amazing 5 Year Old  pool player:…

  • Inspiring Videos of the Week (5/7/13): Find Your Greatness

    Michael Stutman
    7 May 2013 | 7:44 pm
    Jonny Hickey is a young boy with Autism who found it hard to communicate with others. Then he met Xena, a very sick rescue dog who was expected to die. Well, not only did Xena survive, but her comfort has helped Jonny to express himself and he is a new person. Jonny and Xena make an inspiring team. You may remember Nathan Sorrell, the 12 year old boy who filmed a running ad for Nike. In the ad, Nathan, who is overweight, encourages everyone to “Find Your Greatness”. Several months after Nathan filmed the ad, he has continued to find his greatness. Nathan has developed better…
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    ColoringPagesABC.com

  • Printable Mickey Mouse Coloring Pages

    matthew
    29 Apr 2013 | 8:05 pm
    Kids are very easy to teach especially when they’re young since they’re like little sponges eagerly accepting whatever it is that you dish out to them.  That’s why it’s important to expose them to a variety of learning styles so that you can see where they’re very receptive so you can maximize that style . . . → Read More: Printable Mickey Mouse Coloring Pages

  • Mickey Mouse Printable Coloring Pages

    matthew
    25 Apr 2013 | 8:02 pm
    One of the first things that kids learn even before they get to preschool is how to hold a pencil or a crayon.  There are even beginner crayons that are made thicker so that kids can’t easily break them especially when they’re still starting to learn to grip and control their movements on paper.  . . . → Read More: Mickey Mouse Printable Coloring Pages

  • Mickey Mouse Printable Coloring Pages

    matthew
    22 Apr 2013 | 8:00 pm
    If you are a conscientious parent, you’re always on the lookout for interesting activities that your child can indulge in.  Those that enable him to learn even while he’s playing and having fun are at the top of the list and those that are free are especially heaven-sent.  Here at www.coloringpagesabc.com, we are proud . . . → Read More: Mickey Mouse Printable Coloring Pages

  • Mickey Mouse Free Coloring Pages

    matthew
    18 Apr 2013 | 7:58 pm
    If you arrived at this page, you’re probably looking for Mickey Mouse pictures to brighten up your kids’ day.  Here at www.coloringpagesabc.com we strive to bring as many kids’ favorites as we can to ensure that kids will always have something fun and entertaining to do every day.  What we offer are free-to-download coloring . . . → Read More: Mickey Mouse Free Coloring Pages

  • Mickey Mouse Coloring Pages

    matthew
    14 Apr 2013 | 7:52 pm
    There are many fun cartoon characters that find their way into kids’ activities and they’re almost always the surefire way to get your kids interested in learning.  Here at www.coloringpagesabc.com, you will find many coloring pages of your kids’ favorite characters.  You and your kid can share in many awesome coloring activities without having . . . → Read More: Mickey Mouse Coloring Pages
 
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    Red Tricycle

  • 10 Discoveries to Make at the World Science Festival

    alina adams
    21 May 2013 | 5:29 pm
    All kiddos are natural born scientists. Why else would they constantly be dropping things, knocking things over, breaking things, spitting things out and coating themselves in things? They want to know how everything works and why it works. Remember the fun-filled “Why?” phase? If you ever get tired of answering questions, head to Lower Manhattan for the annual World Science Festival, held May 29 through June 2, 2013. There’s a lot to see at this festival, including plenty of hands-on, kid-friendly activities, so we’ve scoured the schedule to determine the top ten…

  • Job Post: In Search of Savvy Writers in San Diego

    Erin Lem
    21 May 2013 | 4:03 pm
    Do you love exploring your city with your family, uncovering local hidden gems, and then dishing to your friends about your awesome weekend? Are you a mom or dad living in San Diego with kids between the ages of 0-10? Are you active in the digital writing/blogging community? If you answered yes to these questions, then Red Tricycle wants you! Red Tricycle is looking for talented San Diego-based writers to join our team and contribute stories to our San Diego metro market. Ideal candidates must: • Have a firm grasp of the English language, excellent grammar and punctuation skills…and,…

  • Meet Phebe, Red Tricycle’s Atlanta Editor

    Erin Lem
    21 May 2013 | 3:05 pm
    When we first spoke to Atlanta mama Phebe Wahl we merely wanted to pick her brain about the Atlanta market. We figured that with three kids (Ellie, four years; Vivian, four months; Mason, two years) and a job as Editor-in-Chief at The Atlantan Brides, she couldn’t possibly be interested in taking on another gig as our Atlanta Editor. But, we were (thankfully) wrong. Phebe came on board, artfully crafting and editing copy as if she’s been with us for years, spearheading our social media initiatives, and giving us the inside scoop about parenting kids in Atlanta. We couldn’t…

  • A Completely Mad Alice in Wonderland Tea Party

    scott wardell
    21 May 2013 | 2:30 pm
    You’re late, you’re late, to a very important date. We’re talking about your invitation to an utterly mad tea party in celebration of Coco’s third birthday. Since Coco loves to dress up like Alice from Alice in Wonderland, Coco’s mom thought it would be fun to plan a party around her daughter’s favorite storybook character. Well Alice, eat your heart out, because Coco’s Mad Hatter birthday party really takes the cake (with tea, of course). Luckily for Coco, she’s not the only one in her family obsessed with Alice and her whimsical adventure down…

  • Gear Up: 5 Kid-Friendly Bike Trails In and Around Atlanta

    writerredtri
    21 May 2013 | 11:05 am
    Whether they have already ditched the training wheels or are still on a trike, city-living can sometimes make it hard to find a peaceful place to practice your little pedaler’s skills. There are many tree-lined bike trails in the Atlanta metro area where you can escape the traffic and enjoy nature while your tot takes their time. So strap on the helmets, pack a picnic and give these paved paths a spin! Silver Comet Trail The Silver Comet stretches 60 miles from Smyrna all the way to Alabama (with or without the banjo on your knee) and is a favorite due to the fact the converted railway…
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    Kids' Songs and Nursery Rhymes

  • I'm A Little Teapot - Nursery Rhymes

    Sanny Tendilla
    20 May 2013 | 1:57 am
    I'm A Little Teapot LyricsI'm a little teapotShort and stoutsHere is my handleHere is my spoutWhen I get all steamed upI just shoutTip me over and pour me outI'm a very special potIt's trueHere's an example of what I can doI can turn my handle into a spoutTip me over and pour me outI'm a little teapotShort and stoutsHere is my handleHere is my spoutWhen I get all steamed upI just shoutTip me

  • The Itsy, Bitsy Spider MIDI and Lyrics - Nursery Rhymes

    Sanny Tendilla
    17 May 2013 | 10:54 pm
    The Itsy, Bitsy Spider (English) The itsy bitsy spider Climbed up the waterspout Down came the rain And washed the spider out Out came the sun And dried up all the rain And the itsy bitsy spider Climbed up the spout again. Download MIDI - The Itsy, Bitsy Spider

  • Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star MIDI and Lyrics- Nursery Rhymes

    Sanny Tendilla
    17 May 2013 | 12:21 am
    Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star Lyrics by sisters Ann and Jane Taylor (1783–1824) Twinkle, twinkle, little star, How I wonder what you are. Up above the world so high, Like a diamond in the sky. When the blazing sun is gone, When he nothing shines upon, Then you show your little light, Twinkle, twinkle, all the night. Then the traveler in the dark, Thanks you for your tiny spark, He could not

  • Nursery Rhymes: Row, Row, Row Your Boat - Video Karaoke

    Sanny Tendilla
    14 May 2013 | 9:57 am
    Row, Row, Row Your Boat Lyrics Row, row, row your boat,Gently down the stream.Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily,Life is but a dream. Rock, rock, rock your boat,Gently side to side.Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily,Let's go for a ride. Row, Row, Row Your Boat Karaoke

  • Nursery Rhymes: All the Pretty Little Horses - Video Karaoke

    Sanny Tendilla
    14 May 2013 | 9:45 am
    All The Pretty Little Horses Lyrics Hush-a-bye, don't you cry, Go to sleep-y little baby. When you wake, you shall have All the pretty little horses. Black and bays, dapples and grays, Coach an four a-little horses. Hush a-bye, don't you cry, Go to sleepy little baby. Hush-a-bye, don't you cry, Go to sleepy, little baby. Way down yonder to the meadow, Lies a poor little lambie. Hush-a-bye,
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    Kinooze

  • Strong Tornado Hits Oklahoma

    kinooze
    20 May 2013 | 10:21 pm
    An enormous powerful tornado tore through city of Oklahoma particularly causing massive damage  to property and lives in two of the suburbs – Moore and Shawnee. A tornado is a funnel like violently...

  • More Unusual Facts – Underwater Creatures

    kinooze
    19 May 2013 | 7:12 pm
    Remember we explored some unusual facts about underwater creatures some time back. And you guys loved it! So now is the time to explore the ocean a little deeper again! Here are some more...

  • Moon Astonishes The Scientists

    kinooze
    18 May 2013 | 7:46 pm
    On March 17, a meteorite weighing about 40 Kg and travelling at 56,000 miles per hour dashed into moon. The impact of the explosion created a stunning bright flash like never seen before. In...

  • The Shrinking Everest!

    kinooze
    17 May 2013 | 10:33 pm
    World’s tallest mountain Mt. Everest is losing its height and you can blame global warming for that. It has lost a lot of snow cover since 1963, the ice is melting because of higher...

  • David Beckham Announces Retirement

    kinooze
    16 May 2013 | 11:58 pm
      Even when David was a little boy, on being asked by teachers what he would like to become when he grows up, David’s reply was always the same. He wanted to be...
 
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    Kids Direct Liverpool

  • 9 Ways to Help Children Learn to Love Reading

    Mark
    3 May 2013 | 6:04 am
    Original article published on www.kidsdirectliverpool.com.When I was a child I loved to read. I could devour a novel a day and spent much of my free time with my nose buried in a book. My whole room was wall to wall bookshelves and even those were stacked so that every nook and cranny was filled. I loved my books and wanted to read and re-read every book I had. My little brother, however, was a different story. For a long time he refused to learn how to read. He was going to grow up to be a professional fisherman, so why did he have to know how to read? He could just catch fish all day!

  • Child Friendly Places to Eat in Liverpool

    Mark
    7 Apr 2013 | 3:59 am
    Original article published on www.kidsdirectliverpool.com.Have kids and want to find a child friendly place to eat in Liverpool? If you are enjoying a family day in Liverpool, food at some point is definitely on the menu (ooh, poor pun, sorry!). Tired of chicken fingers and chips and wish for a change, well Liverpool offers some fine international as well as traditional cuisines to choose from. Here are my top five child friendly restaurant recommendations for you in Liverpool. Cuisines range from Italian to Mexican, from Asian to Others. There are many options just within the Liverpool ONE…

  • 5 Fun Crafts for Kids Groups Under 12

    Mark
    3 Apr 2013 | 3:17 am
    Original article published on www.kidsdirectliverpool.com.Crafts can be fun for any age group and can be a method to bring a family together. Children under the age of 12 can be easily impressed and can find entertainment in a variety of crafts. While some of these can become quite involved and extensive, the educational value and the accomplishment could be worth every moment spent on them. However, you don’t want to choose a craft that can be too difficult for the child. 1. Food Power – One of the most enticing of projects is that of the potato battery. The idea is to power an…

  • Time Travellers Come to Liverpool

    Mark
    1 Apr 2013 | 8:03 am
    Original article published on www.kidsdirectliverpool.com. We recently wrote an article on the children at Kensington Primary School who entered the Head for Business competition run by Liverpool Vision, encouraging schools to create and run viable businesses whilst giving them the skills to become future entrepreneurs. Hearing about this, some young entrepreneurs from St Michael in the Hamlet Primary school got in touch to tell us what they were upto. Based in Aigburth, the group named themselves, The Time Travellers and have established a business on a unique multimedia DVD Rom about the…

  • Spring 2013

    Mark
    12 Mar 2013 | 1:31 pm
    Original article published on www.kidsdirectliverpool.com. The Spring 2013 edition of Kids Direct Liverpool was distributed in March 2013 to local schools, libraries, nursery school and health centres in the Liverpool area. As with all Kids Direct Magazines, it’s distributed in the local community and in schools via the children’s book bags, over 12,000 in fact. This edition features plenty of things to do as the weather starts to thaw and spring well and truly hits the Liverpool area. Some highlights of this magazine are; 500 Free Recorders courtesy of Dawsons Liverpool Win a…
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  • Measuring Practice with Inch by Inch { Leo Lionni Virtual Book Club for Kids }

    Trisha
    20 May 2013 | 1:56 pm
    Leo Lionni is our featured author for the Virtual Book Club for Kids this month. We were partial to three of his stories (read more about them through my Amazon affiliate links): Inch by Inch, A Color of His Own, and Little Blue and Little Yellow. Inch by Inch by Leo Lionni Inch by Inch is a fun [...]

  • The Sunday Showcase: Counting Practice

    Trisha
    18 May 2013 | 8:49 am
    Welcome to the The Sunday Showcase - WHERE YOUR CHILD CENTERED IDEAS are the STARS of the show! The Sunday Showcase is hosted on the following blogs: Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas Here Come the Girls Inspiration Laboratories The Iowa Farmer’s Wife Train Up a Child We each feature different posts that have linked up, so be sure to check [...]

  • Flower Print Art

    Trisha
    15 May 2013 | 4:00 am
    I feel like we’ve had an extra long winter this year. Spring is finally here – flowers are all around us and the weather is warm. What better time to head outside and explore? We brought some flowers inside and created some flower print art. Flower Print Art Materials: flowers white paper hammer/mallet {we used [...]

  • Recycled Container Gardening with Kids

    Trisha
    14 May 2013 | 4:59 pm
    Recycled container gardening is a fun a way to get kids involved and is a great way to reuse and upcycle containers you would otherwise be recycling. Here are several ideas for reusing different containers from around the house. Recycled Container Gardening with Kids Chris from Thinly Spread is over at Red Ted Art talking [...]

  • Make a Milk Jug Planter

    Trisha
    13 May 2013 | 3:11 pm
    Rather than buy garden containers for our small plants, we chose to make a milk jug planter. I’ve been collecting milk jugs {and milk caps} for a while now knowing we would eventually find a use for them. The milk jug planters were perfect for our strawberry and pepper plants. Make a Milk Jug Planter Making [...]
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  • How to Set Up an Apple Printing Station

    rachelle
    20 May 2013 | 7:58 am
    Have you tried your hand at apple printing? I suppose it’s a traditional Fall craft, but since apples find a way into our pantry year-round, I thought this was a fun project to share in these weeks leading up to Summer. You know, when you might need something fun to keep the kids entertained during the long summer days. Apple Prints are an old stand-bye that my children always enjoy. The other day, 4-year old N asked me for some paint and apples so that she could make envelopes for all of her teachers. She had another plan for filling the envelopes that involved a sprinkling of sequins…

  • Get Ready for an Easy-breasy Summer

    rachelle
    14 May 2013 | 7:51 am
    Hi friends! Is it starting to feel like summer where you live? We recently pulled out the Slip-n-Slide and popsicle-eating is in full effect. In case you’re starting to get the summer bug, I wanted to share something fun that’s been brewing behind the scenes over here. I’ve been working hard with a handful of my favorite creative, playtime bloggers and I’m excited to reveal some of the magic of Camp Mom: Summer Activities Pack with you today! What’s Inside: Jam-packed 84-page downloadable PDF 45  simple and FUN activities with FULL instructions and supplies…

  • Summer Camp for Little Innovators: Camp Galileo

    rachelle
    10 May 2013 | 12:38 am
    Are you thinking about summer camp yet? If you’re super-organized, you may already have a plan in place. And if not, there’s still time! We’re not planning on summer camp this year, but if I was this is where I’d begin… When I was out for dinner the other night I spotted this awesome poster for Camp Galileo. I don’t know about you, but this is not the summer camp of my childhood! Power Tools. Innovating. What?? Here’s a snapshot of my summer camp memories: Peeling glue off of my hands all afternoon while drinking gallons of fruit punch that came from…

  • How to Make a Paper Airplane

    rachelle
    5 May 2013 | 11:36 pm
    Have you ever made a paper airplane? Did you learn how to make it from a book? Or maybe it was from the kid you shared a desk with in the third grade? I fall into the second camp, learning from my friends in school. And for all of the hundreds of airplanes we made, not one of them truly soared the way I expected it to. How to make a paper airplane Well guess what? Today I’m sharing links to instructions for making paper airplanes that actually work, along with some ideas on how to help kids invent their own paper airplane designs. So let’s get started with How to Make Paper…

  • Inspired by Nature: Four Easy Steps to Follow a Child’s Interests

    rachelle
    23 Apr 2013 | 3:00 am
    Do you have bees, birds, squirrels, deer, possum, or other creatures milling around your neighborhood? It’s been wild animal week here at Casa Tinkerlab. We had two big discoveries at our house: a wasp nest in the eaves by our back door and a bird nest tucked into a hole along the siding of our house. Sad story, we found the bird nest on the ground today, and all of the eggs were gone, probably discovered by a band of squirrels. My two-year old has been keeping a watchful eye on that nest and her first thought went to the mama bird when she said, “I think I hear the mama…
 
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  • Ready, Set. Read!

    Raising Readers
    8 May 2013 | 12:09 pm
    Reading aloud is one of the best ways to build your child’s brain and vocabulary! Children who are read to are more likely to enter school with important knowledge that will help them be successful in school, including vocabulary, how books work, letter knowledge and some of the ways that people use text. Books Build Brains Babies who are read to learn more and are more likely to be successful in school. Talking about what you read and see will help your child make connections, now and later, that will serve to build a stronger brain and more successful learner. Reading and talking about…

  • Reading With Your Child: Who/Where/How

    Raising Readers
    18 Apr 2013 | 5:17 am
    Reading aloud is important for your child’s early brain growth. Children who are read to from birth are more likely to develop the skills and understandings that will help them when they enter school and for their whole lives. Time spent reading is time spent brain building!  When you make the choice to read to your child you help:  Build understandings of how stories work Build vocabulary Build knowledge about the world around us Build awareness of different kinds of texts Build awareness of sounds in words Build a love of literacy that lasts a lifetime! Who can read to your child?

  • Speech and Language Development for Your Baby | Oral Language Activities

    Raising Readers
    1 Apr 2013 | 9:57 am
    The skills and understanding children need to be readers and writers are developed long before kindergarten, with interested and supportive parents. Children learn about language, how to talk, how to listen, how to ask questions about the world around them, how books works, what books they like, how to make sense of books that are read to them and how many ways we use text to communicate…all before kindergarten!You can help your children learn about the world around them and help them make connections between books and their own experience by talking, playing and reading with them. How cool…

  • How Children’s Books on Adoption and Other Special Topic Books Help Children Cope

    Raising Readers
    4 Feb 2013 | 10:57 am
    Raising Readers Recommends Special Topic Books for Children. Exploring books is a great way to help children learn about their world. Reading about a character dealing with a similar situation can help ease a child’s fear and prepare him or her for new experiences. Children’s books are available on a variety of topics from adoption to starting school to the loss of a pet. We’ve collected some of our favorites in our Topics Brochure. It’s a list parents can trust—the books are doctor reviewed and recommended! Ask for them at your local library or bookstore. Or check…

  • Help Your Child Learn to Read

    Raising Readers
    4 Feb 2013 | 10:49 am
    Reading to your child regularly early on helps them to develop vocabulary, learn the names and sounds of letters, connect their own experiences to the books you read to them, and learn how books work. We now know that these skills, knowledge and understandings that lead children to be successful readers are developed long before kindergarten starts. Birth to five is an amazing time in your child’s life! In this period your child’s brain and knowledge grow at a faster rate than they ever will again. You can help your children learn about the world around them and help them make connections…
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