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    Scholastic Scholastic News Online

  • World';s Tallest Building Opens

    In January, the world’s tallest building opened in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates. The skyscraper, called the Burj Khalifa, is 2,717 feet tall, more than 1,000 feet taller than the last tallest building, the Taipei 101 in Taiwan.

  • Kids Helping Haiti

    Experts say the best way to help earthquake victims in Haiti is to donate money to groups carrying out relief efforts. Kids across America are doing their part by teaming up to raise money.

  • Twelve-Year-Old Claims Prize for Stock Market Smarts

    Fabian Fernandez-Han, 12, won the NYSE Financial Future Challenge, sponsored by the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Foundation. He received a prize of $2,500 and had the honor of ringing the closing bell at the stock exchange.

  • Disaster in Haiti

    People in the nation of Haiti are struggling to recover after a powerful earthquake caused massive destruction there. Tens of thousands of people in the Caribbean nation were killed, and many more were injured.

  • King Memorial Moves Forward

    The U.S. Secretary of the Interior, Ken Salazar, recently signed the permit that will allow construction to begin on a memorial to honor the civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy. The new memorial, which is expected to be completed in 2011, will be built on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
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    About.com Children's Books

  • Books for Upper Elementary and Middle School Students

    8 Feb 2010 | 4:01 pm
    In addition to the 2010 John Newbery Medal winner and honor books, I have some other books and authors to recommend. These include: The Last Dragon by Silvana de Mari The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick The Tiger Rising by Kate DiCamillo Canadian Author Jean Little Louis Sachar, Author of Holes and Much More (Cover art courtesy of Scholastic Press, An Imprint of Scholastic)Books for Upper Elementary and Middle School Students originally appeared on About.com Children's Books on Tuesday, February 9th, 2010 at 00:01:54.Permalink | Comment | Email this

  • All About the Robert F. Sibert Medal and Winners

    7 Feb 2010 | 4:01 pm
    Tanya Lee Stone, the author of Almost Astronauts: 13 Women Who Dared to Dream, is the winner of the 2010 Robert F. Sibert Medal. This annual award honors the most distinguished informational book for children that was published during the previous year. Three other informational books for children were recognized as Sibert Honor Books. To learn more, see What is the Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award? and the 2010 Robert F. Sibert Medal Winner and Honor Books. Do your children enjoy informational books? The Association for Library Services to Children (ALSC), which administers the…

  • Today Is the Birthdate of Laura Ingalls Wilder

    6 Feb 2010 | 4:01 pm
    Laura Ingalls Wilder was born on February 7, 1867. Her Little House series about life as a pioneer girl began with the publication of Little House in the Big Woods in 1932. Historian William Anderson, a Wilder scholar, has written several biographies of Laura Ingalls Wilder for children. For three of my favorites, see my recommended Biographies of Laura Ingalls Wilder. Did you read the Little House books when you were a child? Have your children read them? Let me know by clicking on "Comments" below and posting a message. (Cover art courtesy of HarperCollins)Today Is the Birthdate of Laura…

  • It's Library Lovers' Month

    5 Feb 2010 | 3:47 pm
    Celebrate Library Lovers' Month with children's books about the impact of libraries and librarians on the lives of children and adults. Some of my favorite children's books about libraries and librarians include: Book Review: The Librarian of Basra: A True Story from Iraq Book Review: Tomas and the Library Lady Book Review: The Boy Who Was Raised by Librarians Public libraries are wonderful resources for the entire family. It's also helpful that you can Save Money at Your Public Library. Do you and your kids have a favorite book about libraries and librarians? If so, please let me know by…

  • Let's Hear It For Dr. Seuss!

    4 Feb 2010 | 4:01 pm
    On March 2, schools across the United States will be celebrating the birthday of Dr. Seuss. If you're like me, you grew up with Dr. Seuss and his books, and now you are sharing his books with your children. The story of Dr. Seuss, whose real name was Theodor Geisel, is an interesting one. What are your family's favorite Dr. Seuss books? Let me know your favorites by clicking on "Comments" below and posting your recommendations. Thanks. (Cover art courtesy of Random House)Let's Hear It For Dr. Seuss! originally appeared on About.com Children's Books on Friday, February 5th, 2010 at…
 
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    Kids Lit

  • Heist Society – The Movie

    Tasha
    9 Feb 2010 | 3:42 am
      /Film has the news that the film rights for Ally Carter’s Heist Society have been purchased by Warner Brothers.  The book is due out next week, and I have to say the cover is rocking.  Unfortunately, the teen novel’s characters will be aged to their 20s instead of remaining teen characters.  Sad, because I would think it would make a better movie with teen protagonists rather than college-aged ones. I look forward to reading the book which has been called a teen-aged Thomas Crown Affair. Related articles by Zemanta Warner Bros. Steals Heist Society From Disney,…

  • Boom Bah!

    Tasha
    8 Feb 2010 | 12:19 pm
    Boom Bah! by Phil Cummings, illustrated by Nina Rycroft Break out the noise makers, drums, and kazoos and start your own band after you share this one.  It all starts with a mouse tinging a spoon against a teacup.  Then the cat gets involved by banging a spoon on a can.  Pig grabs two pot lids to bash together as cymbals.  And soon a line of animals are marching and dancing to the beat.  What could that be coming over the hill?  A real  marching band with real drums, a tuba, trombones and more.  Everyone starts to play music together with a happy “Hey…

  • Brownie & Pearl Step Out

    Tasha
    8 Feb 2010 | 11:56 am
    Brownie & Pearl Step Out by Cynthia Rylant, illustrations by Brian Biggs In this simple, charming story, Rylant explores shyness.  Brownie, the little girl, and Pearl, her cat, are going to a birthday party that cats are invited to too.  Once they are at the door to the party, Brownie starts to feel shy about knocking.  Pearl, though, is not shy at all and enters the house by the cat door, forcing Brownie to have to knock and join the party.  By the end of the party, full of cake and ice cream and having played lots of games, Brownie is very happy to have come. …

  • Passing By

    Tasha
    5 Feb 2010 | 8:45 am
    Passing By by Yona Tepper, illustrated by Gil-Ly Alon Curiel Yael likes to watch the street outside her house from her balcony.  She can see dogs walk by, a cat hiding in the flowerbed, a car driving past and honking its horn, a man riding a bike, a tractor with a trailer filled with brush, and a bird.  Best of all, she sees her father coming!  The book has a nice rhythm and repetition both before each thing on the street appears and after it leaves Yael’s sight.  Tepper’s prose has a quiet feel that really allows readers to feel a sense of ease and leisure that is…

  • Bunny Days

    Tasha
    5 Feb 2010 | 8:19 am
    Bunny Days by Tao Nyeu The author of the marvelous Wonder Bear returns with a picture book that once again features the big white Bear.  This book however takes a different approach than the loosely plotted first book.  The book is in three chapters, each featuring an scrape the bunnies get into which is resolved by Bear.  In the first story, Mr. Goat is driving past the bunnies on his tractor and splashes them all with mud.  They head to Bear for help and he fixes everything by putting them all in the washing machine.  On delicate cycle of course.  Then they are…
 
 
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    Animal Jr

  • Printable Valentine’s Day Multiplication and Fractions Worksheets

    Wendy Piersall
    29 Jan 2010 | 3:03 am
    Animal Jr. is happy to provide these adorable Valentine’s Day printable math worksheets with owls and giraffes. Students will need to be able to reduce simple fractions, multiply and divide numbers 1-16 and solve grouped equations, suitable for grades 3 – 4. Be sure to check out all of our math worksheets and the rest of our color by number worksheets, too! Printable Valentine Fraction Math Worksheet Printable Valentine Math Grouping Worksheet More Valentine’s Day Printables Valentine Mad Libs Valentine's Day Mazes Printable Valentines for Boys

  • Printable Valentine Cards for Kids

    Wendy Piersall
    12 Jan 2010 | 10:16 am
    Valentine’s Day is one of the only bright spots in the super-dreary month of February. And I might go on and on about the dreary part – I live in Chicago! So making Valentines crafts and cards get a lot of play around here. I wanted to make some cute cartoony animal Valentine cards, but when I came across these vintage cat illustrations, I couldn’t resist them! Hope you enjoy them as much as I did making them! More Valentines Goodies: Valentine coloring pages, heart coloring pages, printable Valentine mazes. Printable Valentines with Vintage Kittens Printable Valentines with…

  • Printable Cute Animal Valentine Coloring Pages

    Wendy Piersall
    11 Jan 2010 | 4:00 am
    Download and color these adorable animal Valentine’s Day coloring pages! You may also like our heart coloring pages, Valentine’s Day printable math worksheets. Or check out this set of 15 cute animal coloring pages too! Bunny Valentine Coloring Page Cat Valentine Coloring Page Elephant Valentine Coloring Page Love Birds Valentine Coloring Page Dog Valentine Coloring Page Teddy Bear Valentine Coloring Page Also, Printables4Kids has a huge collection of 25 printable valentine activities!

  • Free Printable Valentine Mazes

    Wendy Piersall
    11 Jan 2010 | 3:01 am
    These cute animal Valentine printable mazes are great for younger kids. They are simple and easy and kids absolutely love them! After you are done finding your way through the maze, you can color the animals. You would probably also like our printable Valentine coloring pages. Skunk Love Printable Valentine Maze Candy Heart Printable Valentine Maze Love Cats Printable Valentine Maze Be sure to check out all of our printable mazes, and the rest of the Woo! Jr. Kids Activities Network printables.

  • 100 Animal Coloring Pages

    Wendy Piersall
    6 Jan 2010 | 2:28 am
    When I set out to create a huge collection of animal coloring pages, little did I realize that over 20 hours later, I’d still be putting the finishing touches on these animal pictures! WOW, this was a lot of work! But I feel it is so worth it, because it is now one of the biggest sets of animal coloring pages you can find – and the best part is that they look like a set, not just crappy clip art slapped together. It’s not like we have a shortage of animal printables around here, I just wanted to get one very large set in one place. But you may also like our cute animals…
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    School Kids Healthcare Blog

  • Vital Supplies Going To Haiti in Pelican Cases

    skhc
    25 Jan 2010 | 1:34 pm
    Pelican™ Sends Vital Survival and Rescue Items to Provide Help in Haiti Pelican Donates Head Lamps and Flashlights; Valued at $100,000 TORRANCE, CA – January 21, 2010 – Pelican Products, Inc., the global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced lighting systems and virtually indestructible cases, today announced its contribution of $100,000 worth of head lamps and flashlights to the Haiti relief effort. The in-kind donation will help aid and assist rescuers, volunteers and emergency response teams in their relief efforts in Haiti. Emergency triage shelters are without lighting,…

  • Cervical Health Awareness Month

    skhc
    21 Jan 2010 | 7:08 am
    The United States Congress designated January as Cervical Health Awareness Month. Cervical cancer screening saves lives yet for assorted reasons not all women are getting a Pap test and pelvic exam. Take a look at some facts: 11% of United States women report that they do not have their Pap test screenings. In the United States, About 10,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year and about 3,700 women die in the USA each year from this disease. Women in developing countries account for about 85 percent of both the yearly cases of cervical cancer (estimated at 473,000 cases…

  • NYC ½ Marathon Update

    skhc
    11 Jan 2010 | 9:45 am
    The NYC ½ Marathon lottery closed last Wednesday night (1/6/10) and the winners were announced on Thursday. If you didn’t make it and you still want to take part in it you still have a chance. The FAF Team still has spots available. If you’re interested you can register with the Fresh Air Fund. No TagsShare This

  • January is National Blood Donor Month

    skhc
    5 Jan 2010 | 7:41 am
    Since 1970 the first month of the year has been recognized as National Blood Donor Month. Why not kick off the New Year with a blood donation to your local Red Cross or other blood bank in honor of National Blood Donor Month? The whole process takes only about an hour of your time. If you’re at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, not on antibiotics, without infection or fever, feeling healthy the day of and it’s been at least eight weeks since your last donation why not go for it? There are some other guidelines but those are the biggies. Blood has a shelf life of only 42 days.

  • FDA Approves Fluzone High-Dose for People Ages 65 and Older

    skhc
    28 Dec 2009 | 12:29 pm
    FDA PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release: Dec. 23, 2009 Media Inquiries: Shelly Burgess, 301-796-4651, shelly.burgess@fda.hhs.gov Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA FDA Approves a High Dose Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Specifically Intended for People Ages 65 and Older Accelerated approval process used in vaccine approval The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Fluzone High-Dose, an inactivated influenza virus vaccine for people ages 65 years and older to prevent disease caused by influenza virus subtypes A and B. People in this age group are at highest risk for seasonal influenza…
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    ART PROJECTS FOR KIDS

  • Valentine LOVE Card

    Kathy Barbro
    7 Feb 2010 | 6:33 pm
    I’ve noticed that a lot of students are interested in drawing block letters. I came up with this project that ties to a contemporary pop artist, and makes a nice Valentine card too.1. Robert Indiana made a famous sculpture in the sixties that came to symbolize the peace movement. Students can make a similar image while practicing their 3D shapes and shading. I started with my school’s diecutter and made about a dozen of each letter cut out of chipboard. I cut 9" squares of drawing paper to go with the 3" tall letters.2. To begin, the students fold the paper in half both ways to make 4…

  • Valentine Heart Painting

    Kathy Barbro
    7 Feb 2010 | 11:26 am
    Jim Dine is considered an important contemporary artist who helped to create the Pop Art movement. He used different popular imagery in his art, but hearts seemed to be his favorite.1. This watercolor resist painting uses rubber cement to help make an “artsy” looking background. I started with paper that had 6 hearts already printed on it to make the project move faster. The students are to color each one in with crayons, pressing hard to make them brightly colored.2. A background watercolor paint is chosen and covered over all the hearts. Let the paint dry. Rubber cement is painted over…

  • Homemade Valentine Card

    Kathy Barbro
    6 Feb 2010 | 6:26 pm
    If you can get your hands on some fancy colored paper, this simple layout can make a really nice card. I had a sample pad of rice paper from an old scrapbook collection that worked well.1. I used a white card stock paper that was letter size, and folded it in half to make a 5.5" x 8" card. Random squares and rectangles were cut to fit the paper in a loose grid, and were glued in place. Glue sticks work great so there are no wrinkles from wet glue.2. With the scraps remaining, I folded them in half to cut hearts that would fit each square or rectangle, i.e. tall skinny heart for a tall skinny…

  • Tinted and Shaded Valentine Heart

    Kathy Barbro
    5 Feb 2010 | 8:54 pm
    Layering oil pastels to successfully make smooth gradiations takes practice. This picture was first colored with just a red and blue pastel, and the tinted highlights and gray shadows were added afterwards.1. I started with a square paper, drew a large heart in the middle, and then used a ruler to draw at least four lines completely across the paper.2. Using smooth oil pastels, like my favorite Portfolio® brand, I colored in the heart and background with just one color for each. Because of the transparent nature of these pastels, I could still my pencil lines when I was finished.3. I used…

  • Sticker Art Trading Cards

    Kathy Barbro
    4 Feb 2010 | 10:59 pm
    Sometimes kid’s creativity just blows me away. I brought round colored stickers to my Art Trading Card class today, thinking that everyone could make art with just circles. Then one very clever boy started cutting up the stickers to make these amazing cards, including this tiger and electric guitar. 1. I passed out 2.5" x 3.5" white cards, sheets of .75" colored stickers, and thin markers to each student. They were to use their imagination to see how many different things they could make with circles, i.e. flowers, balloons, vehicles, etc.2. When complete, each card got a plastic trading…
 
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    Kids VT Family Newspaper

  • Abenaki Winter Gathering

    susan
    7 Feb 2010 | 6:10 am
    (C) Ned Castle/ECHO Lake Champlain’s indigenous culture will be featured at the “Winter Gathering” taking place at ECHO on Feb. 19-20. The festival will feature Abenaki chiefs and tribe members, and showcase dancing, drumming, games, a roundtable, and the premiere of the “Circle of Courage” photography exhibition by Native teens, which grew from the Swanton afterschool program where acclaimed photographer Ned Castle mentored the Abenaki teens. The festival runs from 6-9pm on Feb. 19 and 10am-5pm on Feb. 20.  Admission is free for members, and $7 for non-members.

  • Just For Love

    susan
    4 Feb 2010 | 9:51 am
    Celebrate Valentine’s Day with the family at The New England Center for Circus Arts (NECCA) in Brattleboro and td their new circus/variety show, “Just for Love” on Sat. Feb. 13. The cast, teachers and artists representing  NECCA, SHOW Circus Studio and Luminzstudio offer up their talents in aerial fabric, trapeze, contortion, juggling, dance and more.. just for your entertainment; just for your amazement; Just for Love! (Proc eeds from the cabaret-style show are being donated to help a member of the local circus community recently diagnosed with cancer.) Show times are 4…

  • Students Can be “Drawn to Vermont”

    susan
    4 Feb 2010 | 5:54 am
    The Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing’s “Drawn to Vermont” contest gives Vermont students in grades K-12 the opportunity to draw a picture that represents their favorite summer place or summer activity in Vermont. The top three winning illustrations will be published in the summer issue of Vermont Life, an award-winning quarterly magazine published by the State of Vermont. “The ‘Drawn to Vermont’ contest is a fun way to help local students learn about the importance of promoting Vermont’s tourism industry,” said Vermont Tourism and Marketing Deputy Commissioner Steve…

  • Stretch the Limits

    susan
    1 Feb 2010 | 10:51 am
    What gives kids energy and lifts their spirits on cold winter days? Moving! Going outside for fresh air and exercise is a great way to have fun, get fit and stay healthy from fall to spring. Young people who learn to enjoy winter sports will find it easier to remain healthy into adulthood. Those who try new sports will find activities they enjoy and will stick with. These are the ideas behind Stretch Your Limits, a seasonal initiative of the Vermont Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports and Department of Health. The program challenges young Vermonters to Stretch Your Limits each…

  • Easing in to a New Shell

    susan
    29 Jan 2010 | 10:33 am
    Where can baby indigenous turtles find a cozy home for the winter? At ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center of course! For the fourth year, a cadre of Spiny Softshell, Northern Map, and Painted turtles will be spending the winter safely housed within ECHO’s walls. ECHO Animal Care Staff will bolster the stewardship and awareness effort with demonstrations on Saturday and Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m. that allow guests to see the turtles up-close, highlight the various species’ unique adaptations, and point out their roles in the ecosystem. “The over-winter turtles are the ultimate…
 
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    Kids Blog

  • Can you see ghosts?

    debbie
    8 Feb 2010 | 1:13 pm
    Do you like scary ghost stories? Then you might like to take a look at Ghost with a message. It’s another exciting story from Mary K. Pershall, the author of the Ruby Clair series. Ruby knows that her ability to hear and see ghosts is an incredible gift. Even so, sometimes she’d like to go back to being a regular kid. But would that be fair? Should Ruby break through her fear and help another ghost, whoever that might be?

  • Kids’ Review by Ella

    susannah
    7 Feb 2010 | 2:40 pm
    Nancy Drew and the Secret of Shady Glen by Carolyn Keene Nancy Drew and her friend, Bess Marvin, take a shortcut through Shady Glen Cemetery. Bess leaves on the way to go to babysitting. But Nancy soon discovers a box of gold in a secret pathway in Shady Glen Cemetery. It was a good story. 5 stars. By Ella of Karori

  • Kids’ Review by Ell

    susannah
    7 Feb 2010 | 2:38 pm
    Kira-kira by Cynthia Kadohata It is an amazing book that made me feel like I was watching, or was part of, everything that happened. It helped me to realise that there are people in the world that go through hard times, and now I know how they get through it all, with hope and Kira-kira (glittering) when they think about great glittering and happy moments. I recommend Kira-kira to all people aged 9 and up. It is influential in heaps of ways. If you want a book that will really make you think then read Kira-kira. When I read it I could not get myself to put the book down it was so good! 5…

  • How to Drink from a Frog!

    debbie
    7 Feb 2010 | 2:36 pm
    Don’t know your onions? Unable to suss your sausages, fathom your fruit or get your head around hazelnuts? If so, this may be the book for you. This fun book is absolutely stuffed full with scrumptious stories, flavoursome facts and toothsome tales about nosh to make you go GOSH and facts about chow to make you say WOW! From calories to allergies, this title is packed with interesting food facts, stories, quizzes, recipes and timelines through the ages. So if you’ve got the appetite to discover: WHO ate an entire aeroplane HOW many shepherds in a sherperd’s pie HOW to drink…

  • Kōhunga Kōrero – Pakiwaitara i roto i te Reo Māori

    adrienne
    4 Feb 2010 | 2:30 pm
    Preschool Storytimes in te reo Māori From February 11th you’ll be able to hear stories read aloud in te Reo Māori at 4 library branches in Wellington. Kōhunga Kōrero will be filled with stories, rhymes, songs and fun, and will be held at Miramar, Newtown, Cummings Park (Ngaio) and Mervyn Kemp (Tawa) Libraries. Come along to learn some new words and test your language skills. Find out when they are happening here. Suitable for 1-6 year olds and their caregivers.
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    Global Kids' Online Leadership Program

  • Global Kids Winter Gala February 24 at Council on Foreign Relations

    Rik
    4 Feb 2010 | 9:56 am
    We are pleased to invite you to Global Kids annual Winter Gala, held at the illustrious Council on Foreign Relations on February 24th. This is Global Kids' twentieth year serving New York City's at-risk youth with our innovative combination of global issues, community engagement, and academic achievement. The Winter Gala is Global Kids' main fundraiser event for the year, and one of our few public events where anyone can meet directly with some of our Global Kids teen leaders.  This year we are honored to be joined by VIP guests Craig Hatkoff, co-founder of the Tribeca Film Festival, and…

  • Join the Salam Project: Virtual Service to Support Peace in Sudan Starting February 12!

    Rik
    3 Feb 2010 | 9:07 am
    Many of us know about the deadly conflicts that have devastated the North African country of Sudan. What you may not know about is what you can do in your own community to support peace in this wartorn country. On February 12th, you can take a virtual stand for peace in Sudan at the "Salam Project" kick-off event! On Friday, February 12, you are cordially invited to a virtual presentation by Nisrin Elamin, a Sudanese peace activist, and two Global Kids youth leaders, talking about their work to educate others about the conflict and support peace in Sudan. The event will take place in the…

  • Applications Open for Virtual World Professional Development Opportunity in March!

    Rik
    2 Feb 2010 | 12:55 pm
    On behalf of Global Kids, a leading nonprofit in the field of virtual world education, we would like to invite your organization to apply to participate in a series of free professional development trainings in virtual worlds for nonprofits. Supported by a grant from the MacArthur Foundation, the Virtual Worlds Capacity Building for Nonprofits Program aims to facilitate nonprofit organizations in developing an informed strategy on how to integrate these new media tools into their missions. Over the month of March 2010, Global Kids will be working with a cohort of 5-8 civic and cultural…

  • Three All-day Gatherings in Four Days

    Barry
    2 Feb 2010 | 12:37 pm
    Last week I was out of the office for four full days, all consulting in one capacity or another for Global Kids. It has been an amazing journey over these past ten years working to support NYC youth while developing a broad range of expertise in the process that a wide variety of organizations now know they can call upon. Tuesday & Wednesday - Serious Gaming at the New York Public Libraries For the first two days, my colleague Rafi Santo and I ran a two-day long training for youth or young adult librarians from three branches of the New York City Public Library system. Over the next few…

  • Become a Joan Ganz Cooney Fellow!

    Krista
    2 Feb 2010 | 8:37 am
    The Cooney Center Fellows Program has begun it's 2010-2011 application cycle! This program is a professional development opportunity designed to foster new leaders in the field of digital media and learning. The fellowship involves a one-year, part-time commitment at the Joan Ganz Cooney Center here in New York, and includes a $50K stipend. The selected Fellow will pursue projects based on his/her personal interest, and take the lead on some of the Center's current initiatives. To find out more, check out the attached description here.
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    Woo! Jr. Kids Activities Network

  • Preschool Valentine Crafts

    Wendy Piersall
    8 Feb 2010 | 3:58 am
    Valentine’s Day is a great holiday for preschool crafts, because it’s very easy to make heart crafts that even little children can make beautiful! Here’s a few of our favorite links for easy Valentine’s Day preschool crafts: Valentine’s Day Suncatchers Handprint Valentine’s Card Make Valentine’s Day Cards More Preschool Crafts Heart attack Valentine’s idea Tissue paper heart sun catchers Super simple Valentine’s crafts Radiating heart Valentine card Hand print valentine card What You’ll Need to Make these Preschool Crafts Pink,…

  • Valentine’s Day Treats: Cake Pops and Cookie Pops

    Wendy Piersall
    4 Feb 2010 | 5:24 am
    I live in constant envy of Bakerella, who makes the most scrumtilious beautious cake pops on the planet (maybe in the universe?!). So, in honor of of her greatness, I’ve pulled together a collection of cake pops, cookie pops and cupcake pops. These baking godesses elevate Valentine’s Day treats to wedding-cake status. And I’m just happy if I remember to buy the kids Valentine’s Day cards in time to pass out in class! Hello Kitty Hello Kitty Cake Pops Pillsbury Pops Pillsbury Easy Cookie Pops Cupcake Pops Valentine Cupcake Pops Chocolate Cheesecake Pops…

  • Olympic Coloring Pages

    Wendy Piersall
    3 Feb 2010 | 9:36 am
    Woo-hoo! The winter Olympics are right around the corner! A few pages that are getting really popular lately are my Olympic bingo cards and these Olympic kids crafts. These coloring pages for the winter Olympics match the bingo illustrations, so they would be great together as party activities. Olympic Luge Coloring Page Ski Jump Coloring Page Olympic Hockey Coloring Page Ice Dancing Coloring Page Curling Coloring Page Figure Skating Coloring Page Snowboarding Coloring Page Downhill Skiing Coloring Page Bobsled Coloring Page You might also like these football coloring pages, hockey coloring…

  • Valentine Mailbox Ideas

    Wendy Piersall
    2 Feb 2010 | 7:21 am
    8 great Valentine’s Day Mailbox crafts, most easy enough for preschoolers to be able to do. Some are a bit more difficult and might be better as multi-day art projects (popsicle stick mailbox, I’m looking at you!). Shoebox Paper Plates Large Laundry Box Cereal Box Shoebox Valentine Mailboxes Paper plate Valentine Mailboxes Large Laundry Detergent Box Valentine Mailbox Cereal Box Valentine Mailbox Popsicle Sticks Construction Paper Paper Heart Paper Bags Popsicle Stick Valentine Box Cute Hedgehog Construction Paper Valentine’s Day Mailbox Paper Heart Valentine Baskets Paper…

  • Wedding Favors & Valentine’s Day Heart Gift Box Cones

    Wendy Piersall
    1 Feb 2010 | 5:26 am
    To celebrate the season of love, I created a favor cone with a heart shape on top. It’s great for wedding shower favor boxes, or alternatively would be equally awesome to house Valentine’s Day treats. The print on the paper in the photo was some leftover scrapbooking paper I had laying around. You can print the box template on the back of any printed/plain/colored paper to make your favor cones look however you want. They are super simple to assemble, but I do highly recommend scoring the folds before you start, because the bottom corner gets awfully tight. After that, just fold,…
 
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    Play Library

  • New Sunflower Horse Line From Bella Sara

    Linette Gerlach
    8 Feb 2010 | 7:49 pm
    When I was growing up I loved horses, I lived and breathed horses. I’m not quite as obsessed by them now, but I do still love them. I think that’s why I’m so intrigued by Bella Sara. Bella Sara also has an online world where horses come to life. Kids can purchase Bella Sara Sunflower cards for a secret code to unlock the online journey, and adopt a horse. You can also sign up to try out the Bella Sara online world for free, just by registering. There’s a new series, Bella Sara Sunflowers. The new cards invite fans to join Emma and friends in a captivating search for…

  • Coming To DVD~ Veggie Tales Pistachio

    Linette Gerlach
    6 Feb 2010 | 6:30 am
    Veggie Tales stories were favorites for my son when he was younger. I always enjoyed watching the message filled stories right along with him. They have a great way of putting a fun spin on some of the classics, and all of the stories send a wonderful message. Veggie Tales has a new classic tale coming out this spring. VeggieTales Pistachio: The Little Boy That Woodn’t will be arriving in stores on March 3rd. You might be able to guess Pistachio is a fun play on the classic Pinocchio, only re-done in Veggie Tales style. Here’s a quick synopsis of the movie: Once upon a time, a lonely…

  • Fan Stamp~ Face Painting Made Easy

    Linette Gerlach
    5 Feb 2010 | 6:40 am
    Face painting is always fun for parties, sporting events, holidays and other special occasions. But it’s always a little tricky to find someone with enough talent and know how to do the painting. There’s also concern over what paints are safe to use on the skin. Fan Stamp makes it all easier. They have a whole gallery of designs ready to go, without any mess or fuss. It works great for kids who want to add pizzazz to their summer carnivals, or dress up for parties and sports activities. Fan Stamp is the latest way to transform yourself into a fairy, a fashionista or a fanatic. The…

  • The Shred Sled

    Linette Gerlach
    4 Feb 2010 | 7:57 pm
    Punxsutawney Phil stepped out of his hole the other day to predict six more weeks of winter, and I know we’re forecast to get a boatload of snow this weekend in our area, but I’m thinking spring. So I have something to make pounding the pavement a little funner this spring. Check out the Shred Sled. The Shred Sled is the next generation dual deck caster board. It combines skateboarding, snowboarding and surfing into one unique sport. The board’s dual deck structure with flexible connector allows the boards to rotate in various directions, making it easier for users to…

  • Super Bowl Food For Kids~ Personal Pizza

    Linette Gerlach
    3 Feb 2010 | 7:20 pm
    The kids might not be able to stay up to watch the whole Super Bowl game, but that doesn’t mean you can’t share a little family time before the game, and during the first part of the game before the children head off to bed. At our house my son loves to help me make personal pizzas, we usually make them on Friday nights, but they’re also great when you’re going to sit down to watch a little football. You can make them ahead of time, then pop them in the oven when you’re ready to eat. Let the kids top their own pizza with their favorite toppings. Personal Pizza…
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  • George Washington Color By Number

    Char
    1 Feb 2010 | 9:48 am
    Perhaps the most famous of the US Presidents is the first President, George Washington. One the more well known stories about George Washington centers around him chopping down the cherry tree as a child and not being able to tell a lie. Use our original George Washington mosaic color by number activity in the classroom [...]

  • Groundhog Day Coloring Activity

    Char
    28 Jan 2010 | 6:17 am
    Will the groundhog see his shadow? If the groundhog sees his shadow we have 6 more weeks of winter. If he doesn’t spring will be here soon! Print and color this groundhog day activity and make your own predictions!

  • Mitten Match Preschool Printable

    Char
    26 Jan 2010 | 6:11 am
    Can you find each matching mitten pair? Color the matching pair and then practice your cutting skills. Cut each mitten out and play the matching game again. Perfect for preschoolers, kindergarten fun and other early learners!

  • Car Color-by-Number Mosaic

    Char
    18 Jan 2010 | 7:14 am
    Have fun with this car themed color by number that is done in a mosaic style. Kids can color in the numbers using crayons, markers, colored pencils or try using a cotton swab with paint for a neat stained glass look. Click image to view and print full size.

  • The Best Valentines Printables

    Char
    17 Jan 2010 | 2:50 am
    Looking for creative outlets for the kids during the Valentine’s holiday? These are some of the best printable activities for kids of all ages for Valentines. WooJr. has a large collection of Valentine’s mazes, coloring pages and mad libs Free printable Penguin Valentine’s Day cards Lots of Printable Valentine pages and activities from award winning artist, [...]
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  • Create Your Own Styles with Harumika

    Char
    6 Feb 2010 | 7:30 pm
    So, we are snowed in – really, and its not much fun. Once the power finally came back on my daughter and I were watching TV and saw a commercial for the Harumika fashion line. Harumika is not really a doll, but rather a doll form that you can create and display your own fashions on. Immediately we had to go check out the Harumika web site and decided this is a pretty cool concept! Depending on the set you get, there are fabric pieces, jewels and the special design stylus, accessories and charms. Girls can design their own line of fashions, then take photos of them and upload them to the…

  • Will There Be Two New American Girl Historicals in 2010?

    Char
    1 Feb 2010 | 5:01 am
    One thing I am certain of when it comes to the American Girl doll collecting community is that once there is rumor of a new doll, they become very impatient for new information. We just want to know all the details as soon as possible. For 2010 what we know so far, is that we are highly likely to get 2 new historical characters, Denise and Sarah. What we don’t know is if they are both historical dolls complete with the 6-book series and their own line OR if one of them is a friend doll who is going against the normal pattern and getting 6 stories instead of one. What do you think? We…

  • Cute Craft – Boots for your 18″ Doll

    Char
    27 Jan 2010 | 5:12 pm
    My friend Lisa-Marie of Emily Rose Doll Clothes found the instructions for making boots for your dolls at Fimby. These are so cute, I just had to share them with you, too!! Visit the Fimby site for a complete list of materials, step by step instructions and scroll to the bottom of the instructions to download the pattern. Have fun!

  • Printable Paper Dolls at MyDollsLife.com

    Char
    26 Jan 2010 | 5:10 pm
    I was going through my list of bookmarks and revisited a site I meant to share with you a long time ago – MyDollsLife.com. MyDollsLife is a retailer of doll clothes that fit 18″ dolls, but they also have some cute, free printable paper dolls and doll games. There is also a fun interactive doll dress up/scene creator that is very cute and appropriate for girls of all ages. Definitely worth checking out!

  • Charlie’s Angels Kelly Doll Gift Set

    Char
    23 Jan 2010 | 8:46 am
    Ok, I’ll admit it, I grew up in the 70s and watched more than my fair share of Charlie’s Angels episodes on TV featuring characters Jill Munroe, Sabrina Duncan, and Kelly Garrett.  The three iconic characters are have been brought back as Kelly® dolls, wearing fashions from the 70s, sporting feathered hair ala Farah Fawcett, and looking too cute for words! Barbie Charlie’s Angels Kelly Gift Set These are definitely for adult collectors and are not for play. I love how Mattel has used the Kelly line to capture pop culture icons. Some of my other favorites include: Barbie…
 
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  • Destira Leotards Valentine’s Day Coupon Code

    Char
    3 Feb 2010 | 10:27 am
    We love Destira leotards! Not only do they have the latest fun and funky prints, Destira’s gymnastics leotards are so well made. They are my daughter’s favorite and judging by the number of girls in the gym wearing them, I’d say they are pretty popular all around. Destira has a special Valentine’s sale going on right now. Use the coupon code HEART15 to get 15% off your Destira leotard online purchase. The coupon is not good in stores that carry Destira and it is not good for the mystery leotard deal. Hurry – the coupon expires February 14, 2010.

  • Happy National Girls and Women in Sports Day

    Char
    3 Feb 2010 | 6:40 am
    February 3, 2010 is the 24th annual celebration of women and girls in sports – a day where thousands of sports educators, coaches, athletic directors, recreation directors, association members, sponsors, students, and parents across the country will show their support of the day and of this year’s theme, “Stay Strong, Play On,” according to the National Association of Girls and Women in Sport (NAGWS). ” Despite the stunning advances made in the 38 years since Title IX was enacted, high school girls still receive 1.3 million fewer participation opportunities than…

  • Snowboarder Torah Bright Out of X Games

    Char
    31 Jan 2010 | 6:03 am
    Australian Olympic snowboarder, Torah Bright, has withdrawn from the 2010 Winter X Games after hitting her head on the ice in training and suffering yet another concussion. According to The Australian, Bright was training in the half-pipe at Aspen, Colorado, yesterday to prepare for this weekend’s Winter X Games, when she missed the landing on one of her standard tricks, a switchback 720 (double spin), and struck the back of her head on the ice floor of the bowl. She was taken to Aspen Valley Hospital for precautionary scans which cleared her of any serious injury, but she has withdrawn…

  • Favorite Quotes

    Char
    30 Jan 2010 | 11:04 am
    While cleaning out my office today, I found one of my favorite quotes scrawled on a piece of paper: “The will to win is important, but the will to prepare is vital.”-Joe Paterno It goes right along with one of my other all time favorite quotes: “A Goal without a Plan is just a Wish”-Antoine de Saint-Exupery Enjoy your weekend!

  • Wednesday Workout – Yoga with Sasha Cohen

    Char
    27 Jan 2010 | 5:24 am
    Although Sasha Cohen failed to make the US Womens Figure Skating Olympic Team by finishing 4th at this past weekend’s national championships (well, technically she is the second alternate), the one thing she brought to the competition was extreme grace and flexibility. In addition to her ice skating training, Sasha has years of ballet experience and in the past three years she has added yoga to her list of off-ice training methods. One of the benefits of yoga according to Sasha is injury prevention thanks to the additional core strength and increased flexibility she has gotten from yoga…
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  • All Things Family Blog Carnival- 2nd Edition

    Randa
    2 Feb 2010 | 6:49 am
    Welcome to the Valentine’s Day edition All Things Family Blog Carnival. The weekly roundup of some of the best family friendly articles, tips and ideas from around the web will be hosted at a different site giving you the opportunity to find plenty of new reads! Along with all the great stuff below, don’t miss all the ideas here at FreeStuff4Kids! Eatables Heather Mann presents Valentine Treats! | Croq Zine – The Blog posted at Croq Zine – The Blog, saying, “A couple simple treats to make with conversation hearts. Great for v-day parties or lunchbox or classroom…

  • Printable Valentines Day Card

    Randa
    14 Jan 2010 | 3:24 pm
    Valentine’s Day will be here soon and homemade cards are the best! Here’s a sweet card to print and color, then fold in half and write your sentiment on the inside. Click here to open and print.

  • Virtual Stock Trading for Kids

    Randa
    2 Jan 2010 | 8:27 pm
    Are you looking for ways to teach kids about how the stock market works? I’ve found a couple of stock trading games for kids that will simulate real-life trading and give kids a sense of what it’s like to invest in the real stock market. Virtual Stock Exchange Create public or private games with a cash balance you set Choose from thousands of available games Test your strategy with a personal portfolio Leverage powerful news and research resources from MarketWatch How the Market Works Their virtual stock exchange allows you to practice buying and selling real stocks using…

  • Make Colorful Swirly Glass Christmas Ornaments

    Randa
    9 Dec 2009 | 6:31 pm
    I have been making these swirly colorful glass ball ornaments for years. My tree is covered with them and they’re super easy to make and a great project for kids. For this project, all you need is some plain glass ball ornaments and acrylic paints that you can get from any craft store. I recommend using relatively fresh paints. I made some yesterday with some paints that were a couple of years old and they just don’t swirl as well. Here are the instructions: 1. Remove the top from the glass ball and put aside. 2. Choose the colors you’d like to use. 3. Starting with the…

  • Christmas Shopping Is Easier Online

    Randa
    25 Nov 2009 | 7:20 pm
    Anything that makes Christmas shopping easier is something I’m interested in. I hate hauling little ones around to the stores at this time of year, and it can be very difficult to find time to get to the stores without the kids to purchase their gifts. This is why I shop at Amazon.com. They have EVERYTHING and often the shipping is free. Check out the awesome deals at the Amazon Black Friday Sale here and a very helpful Holiday Toy List here. One of the best things about using Amazon is the ability to create unlimited free wish lists. You can not only add things sold through Amazon, but…
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  • The Business Roundtable teaches biology

    8 Feb 2010 | 9:30 pm
    Vision: A quality science education fosters a population that...applies scientific knowledge and skills to increase economic productivity.2009 NJ Core Curriculum Content StandardsI am a science teacher, and occasionally a good one. I am certified by the state of New Jersey (Liberty and Prosperity), and paid by the Township of Bloomfield, which was bought from the Yancetaw Indians. Our first public school opened in 1758.This makes me a government agent.Prosperity (from our state motto) keeps getting confused with economic productivity, which smells like part of the Business Roundtable's…

  • Thomas Hardy, science teacher

    7 Feb 2010 | 8:48 am
    I’m reading The Mayor of Casterbridge again—it has long been my favorite novel, though I only read it every decade or so. This is my first time reading it in my 6th decade.Thomas Hardy sees things, obvious things, I fail to see. That's why I read fiction.***Yesterday I wandered out into the our version of Snowmageddon to look for crocuses. (That we’re now referring to snowstorms in Biblical terms fit for the National Prayer Breakfast makes me shudder.)I didn’t find any crocuses, but I did see a patch of gold under the ice of the pond. I waited long enough to see it slide ever so…

  • Assistive technology for southpaws

    6 Feb 2010 | 11:02 am
    I'm not a fan of SMART Boards™ for a few reasons, not the least of which is my left-handedness.Left-handers push words when we write. It's not a natural motion, and the SMART Board™ takes southpaws back to the fountain pen days, when our hand would smudge the not-quite-dry ink.When I write on a SMART Board™, my hand blocks the light. As I continue, my wrist, then my forearm block the light.Many left-handers can write backwards, though most may be unaware of this. If you're lefty, try it for a few minutes. You may amaze yourself more than you already do.Some of us can write backwards…

  • Creo ergo sum

    6 Feb 2010 | 9:03 am
    I'd argue that school should be less about thinking, and more about creativity. In schools, creativity often means pulling out the crayons and posterboard and letting them draw.Barry BachenheimerBarry Bachenheimer lights up a room--he's energetic, charismatic, and bright. I've been to two of his presentations, and know he likes to tweak folks into thinking.A couple of days ago he tweaked me in his response to my last post."Drawing with crayons" is to creativity what punching calculator buttons is to thinking. Both are tools. (I'd argue that creativity is a subset of thinking, but it's…

  • Gatto got it

    3 Feb 2010 | 3:06 pm
    Schools were designed by Horace Mann and Barnas Sears and W.R. Harper of the University of Chicago and Edward Thorndike of Columbia Teachers College and other to be instruments for the scientific management of a mass population. Schools are intended to produce, through the application of formulas, formulaic human beings whose behavior can be predicted and controlled. John Taylor GattoNYC's Teacher of the Year, 1989If public education truly created a thinking citizenry, it would be outlawed.Arne wants CEOs to run schools. Arne wants 15-year-olds to save the economy. Arne grasps desperately at…
 
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  • Does Your Child Have a Story about Saving Money or How They Use Their Allowance Money?

    kpfitch
    8 Feb 2010 | 6:30 am
    If you child saves money or gets an allowance and is between the ages of 6-18 and has a great story about saving money please contact us right away.  Maybe your son or daughter is saving money to buy a big ticket item, or possibly saving money to donate it to a cause close to your family's heart.  If your child has a great money story please email me your name, child's name and age, city you live in and a sentence about your child and money. Send the email to kristin[@]ziggityzoom.com (remove the brackets)

  • Doctors Closing in On Likely Cause of SIDS

    5 Feb 2010 | 12:25 pm
      Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), which is the leading cause of death for infants between 1 and 12 months old in the United States, has long mystified doctors and researchers. Now, after more than 20 years of research, researchers at Children’s Hospital Boston are taking the next step and have linked SIDS with low production of serotonin in the brainstem. The findings, published in the Feb. 3 issue of The Journal of the American Medical Association, may give a concrete approach to identifying babies at risk for SIDS. In the brainstem, serotonin helps regulate some of the…

  • Kids Stainless Steel Dinner Platter for Health & Safety

    5 Feb 2010 | 8:46 am
    Just what we have been searching for.  With all the worry over the BPA in kids plastic dinnerware, even our own plastic containers and bottle, we are so happy to let you know about this cute, Bus-shaped, stainless steel dinner platter. Called the Din Din Smart platter, it has five compartments to fit all the kids food.  Do not put into the microwave or oven though as it will get hot.  Available from Innobaby for $17.99 Kid-friendly fun shape to make mealtime fun even for the picky eaters ·         Five separate compartments –…

  • Vote for Ziggity Zoom for Readers Choice Award

    4 Feb 2010 | 10:10 am
    Ziggity Zoomis a finalist in the first About.com Reader's Choice Awards on the Family Computing Site. It was nominated for the Best Website for Kids award and chosen as a select group of finalists. Voting for the four Family Computing categories takes place through February 24th: http://familyinternet.about.com/od/resources/ss/readerschoice10-voting.htm We are up against Disney Digital Books and PBSkids ... please take a moment and vote.    

  • Kaizen for Kids

    4 Feb 2010 | 4:34 am
    Self-improvement isn’t the province of adults only!  Enlist your kids in their own self-improvement program.  Call it Kaizen for Kids.  Kaizen is a Japanese term meaning “continuous process improvement.”   It’s been used throughout the business world to reach toward zero defects in production processes.  Ingrid Cummings, author of The Vigorous Mind, has adapted Kaizen to the larger world, where we’re all trying to be better versions of ourselves.  And instill in our kids habits of mind that will serve them well in their adult…
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  • what is the big deal with having my baby on 4/1?

    krystals131
    9 Feb 2010 | 9:49 am
    Ok. I am 32 weeks pregnant and I choose to be induced on April 1st. I know that its April fools day but, will my child really be that traumatized having that birthday?? Everyone keeps telling me that I shouldn't. I need some advice someone please HELP! Also, what name should I give my little one? Marisa Lyn, Vanesa Marie, or Yesenia Mae? Oh, the last name is Palma. Any input would be so appreciated. Thanks

  • How much support should I give my teen daughter?

    zuby
    8 Feb 2010 | 8:44 pm
    My wild daughter got pregnant to a total loser - they now live off the state in a house, he smokes pot and boozes. she's a good mother and we've supported her so far hoping she would settle down and start working out a future for her and our grandson. she's 18 but she still squanders all the money (a lot) she gets from the state. we end up supporting her as if she still lived at home. when do we say 'enough! sort it out or you'll still be where you are in 10 years.' my partner and I have v different theories.

  • How ; baby sitting 3 and 4 year old... Help?

    linkyfox
    8 Feb 2010 | 1:38 pm
    I need help. I have never babysat before. I think babysitting will be diffucult seeing as I really dislike being hit by plastic swords, being lead around the house, playing "thomas will attack your head" and I don't know how nap-time will work. I know how to make little snacks like mac n' cheese! I also know how food works. Here is more info on the boys I am sitting. Two brothers, one is about three, the other is five in april. They like thomas and sword fights. The little one likes to follow the big one and do what he says. They love to play pretend and hit each other with swords. One always…

  • Why do I have this baby thing?

    startweety
    7 Feb 2010 | 3:11 pm
    Well I been with my boyfriend for a year now and we have been talking about baby's and I told him I want one so badly but there is one big thing we have a long distance relationship and the other thing is that I'm 15 going to be 16 in july I love him so so much and he is coming down here in the summer so we can try it out I think he will be a very good dad we have job's we are so happy together he mack me feel like the most beautifulest girl he has ever seen well do you think I'm ready for a baby yes are no tell me what you think

  • What to do when daughter behavior changes for boy?

    preciousdaughterofmines
    6 Feb 2010 | 6:20 pm
    daughter is lying, talking on phone, disrespectful to parentsand siblings. saying she wants to kill them, took phone boyfriend got another one.
 
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  • Classroom Kitchens: Teaching Cooperative Play & Hours of Fun

    SensoryEdge
    8 Feb 2010 | 2:33 pm
    If you teach young children, your classroom probably includes some toys that are perfect for stimulating the imagination. After all, those in preschool and kindergarten usually need several breaks during their day, and encouraging creativity is often a positive thing. For this reason, classroom kitchen centers are the type of classroom furniture that you should consider purchasing. Not only can they allow several children to play cooperatively at one time, but they usually fit perfectly into the corner of any classroom.If your class consists of younger kids who may or may not be interested in…

  • Pediatric Psychological Trauma Conference

    SensoryEdge
    4 Feb 2010 | 7:02 pm
    The aim of the Pediatric Psychological Trauma Conference is to bring specific attention to the biological and psychological consequences of severe distress and pain that are commonplace in pediatric medicine and to improve the quality of care that young children birth to five receive throughout the health care system.http://www.pediatricpsychologicaltrauma.org/The interdisciplinary focus of the conference is unique, with distinguished contributors from epidemiology, neuroscience, medicine, nursing, psychiatry, and psychology who will address key questions, identify barriers to change, and…

  • The Joys Of A Step Stool For Toddlers

    SensoryEdge
    1 Feb 2010 | 6:23 pm
    Life can be frustrating for little ones who aren't tall enough to see over the kitchen counter. When you're a toddler all you want is to learn how to do things by yourself. You want to pour your own juice, you want to get your own fish crackersand in our house you want to desperately try to change the tv station. You want to be able to do these things, but you just aren't tall enough. Heck, you'd be happy to be able to wash your own hands in the bathroom without having to have somebody lift you up so you can reach the sink. As a toddler you know these things, and it makes life kind of…

  • Bean Bags at School: When Kids Need to Chill

    SensoryEdge
    27 Jan 2010 | 5:54 pm
    If you're a teacher, your classroom probably has plenty of places to sit. After all, you have to have a desk and chair for each child so that they can learn each day. If you teach younger children, you might even have a few foam or vinyl mats in the room for either story time or naptime. However, if you want seating that is truly comfortable and quite popular with both kids and adults, consider purchasing bean bags for your classroom.Vinyl BeanbagsSome teachers do know the value of comfortable seating in their classroom, and may place small or large vinyl kids couches in the corners of the…

  • New Guidecraft Toys & Furniture Awesome Fun for 2010

    SensoryEdge
    24 Jan 2010 | 3:02 pm
    We just received our catalog from our friends at Guidecraft and we're really excited about the new products they have coming this year. Guidecraft has always been known for excellent quality products at affordable prices. Most of their designs were made with schools and preschools in mind. However over the last few years they've come out with some really fun products. Some of our favorites are:The Kids Mission Style Table & Chair SetThe Moon & Stars Toy BoxThe Playoffs Storage Step StoolThe Retro Racer Upholstered RockerMost of these items are arriving in early April. Follow us at Twitter for…
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  • Timing is Everything - Scheduling Your Child's Physicals for Insurance Purposes

    4 Feb 2010 | 12:22 am
    Something I never thought about until I had to appeal to the health insurance company: schedule annual physicals at least 366 days after your last one if you want to avoid insurance claim nuisances. My daughter had her physical on 12/16/08 and her next one exactly a year later on 12/16/09. Maybe I should have taken it as a sign when it turned out that the appointment was never actually placed on

  • The Breast Time to Wean

    30 Jan 2010 | 11:26 pm
    The decision to wean your child from the breast can either be an easy one or a hard one with strong emotions attached. Breastfeeding exclusively (without supplementation) is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics for at least "the first 6 months of a baby's life and support should be given for breastfeeding for the first year and beyond as long as mutually desired by mother and child."

  • Is e-Prescribing the answer to reducing med errors?

    26 Jan 2010 | 1:14 am
    At my last doctor's visit, I asked for a new prescription for hydrochlorothiazide. Expecting my doctor to pull out her prescription pad like she always does, she surprised me with her iPod Touch. After a few questions and some brushes on the screen, the gadget emitted a sound to indicate that the prescription had been sent to my pharmacy. New decade, new technology for the practice? E-prescribing

  • To Tell or Not To Tell

    5 Jan 2010 | 4:49 pm
    I am a firm believer of prepping the kids about doctor's visits and "pokeys". I explain everything to my 4 year-old daughter, sometimes too much, but she seems to get it. Maybe I should have taken it as a sign that she cried a bit when she got her DTaP, IPV, and PPD test just a couple of weeks ago. Removing the bandage? That was another fight in itself. Anyway, as we got closer to her next

  • From the Pharmacy to Kitchen Counter

    21 Dec 2009 | 10:50 am
    I became a pharmacist long before I became interested in baking. In fact, my first batch of chocolate chip cookies were too salty. The second and future batches were too hard and oddly shaped. I did master oatmeal-craisin cookies, which made it into my repertoire of baked goods. Soon this list expanded to banana bread and chocolate cake from scratch. Recently, I made pumpkin bread, pumpkin pound
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  • Adventures of Microscopic Man - Changes in the Creature

    20 Jan 2010 | 3:09 pm
    YaiYai completes the first nanobot transformation and now he is awake in the lab. Is the creature changed? Is he more dangerous?Find out in today's episode of The Adventures of Microscopic Man. MP3 File - Click Here to Download Podcast GREAT DEALS FOR BEDTIME STORIES LISTENERS! Save 10% on all your pet's needs at PetMeds.com Up to 20% off on great athletic gear at Eastbay.com Get your own .com domain name for $7.49* bedtime7

  • Rodney's New Year's Resolutions

    27 Dec 2009 | 4:11 pm
    Rodney is working hard at being a better person and you can tell by his thoughtful New Year's Resolutions.Happy New Year Everyone from Bedtime Stories My Kids Love!MP3 File - Click Here to Download Podcast GREAT DEALS FOR BEDTIME STORIES LISTENERS! Save 10% on all your pet's needs at PetMeds.com Up to 20% off on great athletic gear at Eastbay.com Get your own .com domain name for $7.49* bedtime7

  • Twas the Night Before Christmas by Labotomy Boy

    17 Dec 2009 | 2:34 pm
    It's Christmas and Lobotomy Boy has a special version of "The Night Before Christmas" for everyone!Enjoy this special Holiday Edition of Bedtime Stories My Kids Love.MP3 File - Click Here to Download Podcast GREAT DEALS FOR BEDTIME STORIES LISTENERS! Save 10% on all your pet's needs at PetMeds.com Up to 20% off on great athletic gear at Eastbay.com Get your own .com domain name for $7.49* bedtime7

  • Rodney Writes a Letter to Santa

    10 Dec 2009 | 8:29 pm
    Lovable Rodney reaches out to Santa as only Rodney can as he sends his annual letter to Santa Clause.Enjoy this special Holiday Edition of Bedtime Stories My Kids Love.MP3 File - Click Here to Download Podcast GREAT DEALS FOR BEDTIME STORIES LISTENERS! Save 10% on all your pet's needs at PetMeds.com Up to 20% off on great athletic gear at Eastbay.com Get your own .com domain name for $7.49* bedtime7

  • The Gophers Meet Santa?

    4 Dec 2009 | 8:42 pm
    Happy and Snappy get their Christmas lists ready and head out to the mall to meet Santa...but to their surprise, things are not always as they appear to be...Enjoy this special Holiday Edition of Bedtime Stories My Kids Love.MP3 File - Click Here to Download Podcast GREAT DEALS FOR BEDTIME STORIES LISTENERS! Save 10% on all your pet's needs at PetMeds.com Up to 20% off on great athletic gear at Eastbay.com Get your own .com domain name for $7.49* bedtime7
 
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  • Changes in the Creature

    mb@bsmkl.com (MB Linder)
    20 Jan 2010 | 3:06 pm
    YaiYai completes the first nanobot transformation and now he is awake in the lab. Is the creature changed? Is he more dangerous? Find out in today’s episode of The Adventures of Microscopic Man.

  • Redefining the Creature

    mb@bsmkl.com (MB Linder)
    19 Sep 2009 | 1:36 pm
    YaiYai is on the procedure table and waiting for the scientists of NanoFuture to bring back his lost memories. Will the process work? Will he survive the procedure? Find out what happens in this episode of the Adventures of Microscopic Man.

  • Rebooting the Monster

    mb@bsmkl.com (MB Linder)
    30 Aug 2009 | 7:37 pm
    YaiYai agrees to come to the NanoFuture Labs to have a risky experiment performed on him. An experiment that could turn the monster back into Leo the Lizard. Find out what happens in this episode of the Adventures of Microscopic Man.

  • Solutions to Complex Problems

    mb@bsmkl.com (MB Linder)
    1 Aug 2009 | 9:37 pm
    YaiYai is at the crossroads; run and hide, destroy the Nanomen or let them help him find what he is searching for. What will YaiYai do? Find out on today’s Adventure of Microscopic Man.

  • Critical Moments

    mb@bsmkl.com (MB Linder)
    26 Jul 2009 | 6:19 pm
    Microscopic Man is again face to face with YaiYai deep in the sewers. YaiYai is looking for something from his past and only Microscopic Man can help him find it. Hear what happens on today’s Adventure of Microscopic Man.
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  • Happy Travels

    jenniferhazard
    1 Feb 2010 | 6:51 pm
    While visiting Bethel for the winter festival, we discovered Kids Travel Happy—a small shop that specializes in unplugged toys (a.k.a. toys that won’t make you want to pull your hair out). And with school vacation just around the corner, we decided to pick up one or two items to ensure a somewhat peaceful trip. Map of the U.S.A. Play Scene For Cute Potato #1, we purchased Mudpuppy’s Play Scene of the United States ($12.95). She’s becoming curious about where friends and family live, and this reusable sticker set makes learning about the 50 states fun. Pirate Play Scene Cute Potato #2…

  • Big Doings in Bethel

    jenniferhazard
    22 Jan 2010 | 11:57 am
    The Bethel Inn at the town common. Team Cute Potato is hitting the road Saturday to check out the Bethel Winter Festival. We’re excited to watch sculptor Ed Jarrett create a sculpture playground out of snow. Who wouldn’t? He’s the Guinness World Record holder for the Tallest Sandcastle. And if he can build a sandcastle that’s over 31-feet tall, we’re betting this playground will be something to behold. Ed Jarrett's world record holding sandcastle. If we can pull the kids away from the playground, we also want to explore the festival’s giant snow maze. The maze is made up of…

  • Jazz Baby

    jenniferhazard
    16 Jan 2010 | 9:57 am
    We don’t shop at the Portland Whole Foods (a.k.a. to the free world as the Whole Paycheck) as often as we’d like. But when we do visit the all too tempting store, it feels like an event—a nice break in our Groundhog Day like shopping routine. So you can imagine how thrilled we were when the Whole Foods Café brought back its Sunday Jazz Brunch. Not long ago, we carried CP #1 and CP #2’s craft supplies to the café, found ourselves a generously-sized table, listened to live music and sipped coffee. Heaven. The café is open and brightly lit, making the Maine winter feel a bit sunnier.

  • Cooking to Beat the Cold

    jenniferhazard
    4 Jan 2010 | 8:37 pm
    A colorful apron from Leah Durgin Happy New Year to our friends and readers—we’ve missed you. Like so many families, we’re trying to get back to our regular routine after a busy holiday, while mentally preparing for the long winter ahead. When it’s too chilly to play outside, one of our favorite housebound activities is to cook or bake something new. That’s why we love these child-size aprons from Quilt and Quest in Sabattus. Grandma Potato gave them as Christmas gifts, and CP #1 and #2 couldn’t wait to give them a test run. Apron designer Leah Durgin includes seven easy recipes…

  • Make Your Own Santa Puppet

    jenniferhazard
    23 Dec 2009 | 9:17 am
    We are constantly amazed by Cute Potato #1’s wonderful nursery school, and the people who are involved in making the classroom a great place to be each week. During the class holiday party, one of the parents shared a fun craft project, which we loved: the paper bag Santa puppet. Behold, our very own St. Nick While we try to be crafty at our house, making something great is always a challenge. Thankfully, the paper bag Santa is surprisingly easy. Here’s everything you need to get started (all available at your local craft store): • Standard-size paper lunch bag • One set of googly…
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  • Bad-Ass Mothers: Shame and Alcoholism and Us

    rebecca
    4 Feb 2010 | 8:05 pm
    We all carry around some shame. Most of us can just sweep it under the carpet or tie a pretty bow on it and make it all better. Some of us like to out our shame and turn it into a joke. Have I mentioned how filthy my home is? Yours too, I bet. But, really, my children don’t even know what colour the inside of a toilet bowl should be. There are items in my fridge older than at least one of my children. And I’m not even sure which year the Christmas tree needles on the front steps are from. Hardy har har. Right? How about the time some poor mom dressed her toddler in snowsuit, hat,…

  • Certifiably Doused in the Spirit

    rebecca
    4 Feb 2010 | 1:47 am
    DAILY SNACK Word to the wise: Your child’s baptismal certificate, Should not be stashed away in a dusty old keepsake box, Next to the baptismal candles and a sample of one of his first scribbles. Not if there’s any chance, However remote, That you might one day wish to enrol him in a Catholic school. That memento is actually considered an important document in those circles. And trust me. After you spend the better part of 12 hours unearthing his birth certificate and immunization record, The last thing you’ll want to do, Is spend another five desperately searching for the…

  • Peek-A-Boo

    rebecca
    3 Feb 2010 | 9:48 am
    DAILY SNACK We’re way into peek-a-boo and hiding these days. I’m not sure how long she was waiting for me to find her behind this bookshelf. But it was clearly worth the wait.

  • Fountain Heads

    rebecca
    2 Feb 2010 | 7:28 am
    DAILY SNACK We sat in teams of two, On either side of the Eaton Centre fountain. Colum and I, and Dad and Irene. At the end of its cycle, The fountain would remain still and empty and lifeless for a couple minutes. “I guess it’s over now,” Colum said, Teasing out the suspense, “I guess there won’t be anymore.” Then the fountain shoots a geyser up 30 feet in the air, And we all ooh and ahh. And pretend to be surprised, When we really aren’t. Except that (even though we knew what would happen) in some ways we really are.

  • At the Theatre

    rebecca
    1 Feb 2010 | 7:43 am
    DAILY SNACK In a sea of pink, There was my little strawberry-headed boy, In broad red and black stripes. A few pigtails over, Were his cousins, One in brown and gray and another pink-clad little girl. There were exactly three boys attending this performance of, Pinkalicious, The Musical. All the kids sat on carpets near the stage and the adults found chairs behind them. For 50 minutes, Colum sat and watched intently, And then for the last ten minutes, He found me and settled into my lap. Not a baby anymore, certainly. But not so big either.
 
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  • Literacy Uses for Valentine Candy Boxes

    7 Feb 2010 | 1:22 pm
    Those Valentine candy heart boxes are treasures for children when filled with candies. When empty, keep them as a memory and use them as a learning tool. Make Valentine hearts with sayings printed on them for your child to copy onto paper or cards. Children love to pretend play and this is perfect for writing and creating cards or just writing for the sake of writing and sharing the message with you.You can also make hearts and put ABC upper and lower case letters on them. Play a matching game and match the upper to lower case letters. Add simple words, family and friend's names, color…

  • More Additions To Your Writing Center for Valentines Day

    6 Feb 2010 | 12:05 pm
    I am always looking for reasons to promote early literacy and writing activities. Valentine's Day is a perfect holiday to offer your child writing and working with letters/words activities. It is exciting for your child to use items to create crafts and add his personal touch. Making and addressing cards creates a real life connection that print has meaning.Here are some suggestions of things to add to your writing center to promote early literacy for Valentine's Day :At your writing centeradd boxed valentines and envelopes add a list of names for your child to copy for Valentine cards…

  • Early Literacy Sound Substitution Game Using Songs

    5 Feb 2010 | 2:01 pm
    Children love to sing songs. It is easy to engage children in a learning activity while doing something they love to do. This early literacy activity combines singing and sound substitution using familiar tunes. Playing with sounds through music emphasizes different sounds while having fun. Begin by choosing a song, preferably one with a refrain, that your child knows and substitute a consonant sound for the beginning of each or some of the words in the refrain. Here are some examples:Song: "I've Been Working on the Railroad" Refrain:Fie, fi, fiddly i o Fie, fi, fiddly i o Fie, fi, fiddly i…

  • More 100 Days Of School Activities

    2 Feb 2010 | 9:05 am
    There is soooo much good information out there on the web for 100th day of School ideas! Visit http://www.atozteacherstuff.com/ to find different number grids. Click on 100 Day theme and scroll down to find the heading "100 Charts". The charts are for filling in 1-100 by 1's, 1-100 counting by 5's with the 5's filled in; counting 1-100 by 10's with the 10's filled in and all filled in with number 1-100 . You can use them in a variety of ways. Adjust the number grids to your child's level by cutting or folding the grid at the point you think necessary for your child. Make a game of it too by…

  • 100 Day of School Books - What 100 Things Can I Bring to School?

    31 Jan 2010 | 4:58 pm
    Is your Kindergartner or First Grader talking about the 100th Day Of School yet? You will probably be asked by your child's teacher to participate in this activity by collecting 100 of something.The following are several books that you can read with your child to get some ideas about what types of 100 items your child can bring to school. When I taught most children brought in 100 pennies. Read through these to find something your child can collect that you have in your home. If counting to 100 seems long and tedious, streamline the activity by counting things out in groups of 10. Counting…
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    Chip Chicklets

  • Barbapapa Heart Shaped Mouse Smiles As You Click Away

    chipchick
    8 Feb 2010 | 10:24 pm
    Barbapapa was a French children’s cartoon and a series of books that was popular in the 1970’s. Honestly, we aren’t familiar with either, but the Barbapapa Mouse Set will appeal to just about any little girl. The mouse set comes with a heart shaped mouse that is sporting a cheerful smiley face, and it comes with a matching mouse pad.  You can pick up the Barbapapa Mouse Set for $49.99.

  • Lego Star Wars Clock Wakes You Up With the Force

    chipchick
    7 Feb 2010 | 10:06 pm
    There is a good reason why the Lego Star Wars video game was such a hit, after all it combines two of our favorite things – Legos and Star Wars! Now you can have Lego Star Wars help keep you on top of the time too. The Lego Star Wars Clock is designed like a traditional analogue clock, but it comes with two Star Wars Lego minifigures (Chewbacca and a Stormtrooper) as well as a buildable blaster turret. The clock also works as an alarm clock with a crescendo alarm. You can pick up the Lego Star Wars Clock for $46.99.

  • Emily’s Girl Talk iPhone App for Girly Girls

    chipchick
    7 Feb 2010 | 12:01 am
    Emily’s Girl Talk in an upcoming game for the iPhone / iPod Touch that features 4 games in one.  1. MASH (Mansion, Apartment, Shack and House) 2. Lemon, a storytelling game 3. Cootie Catcher, a fortune telling game 4. and Love, a true love predictor game. Aside from these 4 games, Emily’s Girl Talk also includes a journal which shows you which games you played and when, and even what your results and stories were from that game. You can also share the story with your friends using Facebook, Twitter or email. Finally, Emily’s Girl Talk even includes a sticker album and you…

  • Monopoly Gets a Makeover – Now Pass Go and Collect $2 Million Dollars

    Chip Chicklets
    5 Feb 2010 | 10:17 am
    In honor of the 75th anniversary of the classic board game, Hasbro has finally released a new design for Monopoly. Set to debut in stores in the Fall, “Monopoly: Revolution Edition” takes a new “spin” on the traditional square board-game by making it circular. Instead of using paper money and a banker, users get to play with debit cards and an ATM, also there are clear plastic representations of the classic tokens (bye-bye, little boot!), and clips of popular songs (like Rihanna’s “Umbrella,” Daniel Powter’s “Bad Day,” and Beyonce’s…

  • WowWee Introduces WowWee Retro by Rereleasing Some of its Classics

    chipchick
    3 Feb 2010 | 11:58 pm
    WowWee has always been at the head of the curve when it comes to cutting edge robotic toys. Now they have gone all old school on us by bringing back some of their classic WowWee creations, including WowWee Reign of the Dinosaur T-Rex, the WowWee remote control Dragster and Megabyte. These guys will only be available for a limited time, so get them while they’re hot. Mega Byte Our old pal Mega Byte, the robotic hound-droid is back, with all of his original features and functions including doggy sounds, various play modes, his need for “feeding” and secret storage space! This…
 
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  • 9 Feb 2010 | 3:36 am

    9 Feb 2010 | 3:36 am
    ~ With Love - 3 ~Valentine's  Day is the most important day of the year and surely deserves an extra special dinner to celebrate the beautiful feeling of Love . Make your beloved feel special with this easy tomake heart shape ( seductively stress - free ) Valentine  Pizza ................ Pizza Love !!!Whole wheat Pizza bread , beet hearts ,  sliced olives    cheese n peas  .Shape the circular

  • 3 Feb 2010 | 8:14 pm

    3 Feb 2010 | 8:14 pm
    ~ With Love - 2 ~Lets celebrate Love by making some cute little treats for our little cupids. The season of Valentine has begun ,so heart shape yummy n healthy foods are the best way to to say ' I love u my little sweetheart 'Fruit Lollies carrots, black n green grapes , bananas Gadgets- heart shape cookie cutter , toothpicks. ( Peel the carrot n cut into thick round slices, place the

  • 31 Jan 2010 | 8:21 pm

    31 Jan 2010 | 8:21 pm
    ~ With Love - 1 ~ Love is in the air !! With Valentine's Day just around , what could be better than to show our endless love towards our little ones ( n their daddy too.. ) bypreparing cute heart shape foods. Of course, the quickest way to heart is through the stomach n these cute little fun treats willsurely leave them asking for more !!!!An Apple a Day ....Apples, strawberries. Gadget- a

  • 25 Jan 2010 | 6:58 pm

    25 Jan 2010 | 6:58 pm
    ~ Happy Republic Day ~On the occasion of India's 60th Republic Day ,Little Food Junction salutes the Nation ,the Constitution & the immortal National Heros for their devotion and sacrifices. Hope peace , love and harmony reigns in all the parts of the world today n everyday.Happy Republic Day to all !!!Todays food art creation is a symbolic representation of the 4 directions of the Indian

  • 17 Jan 2010 | 9:45 pm

    17 Jan 2010 | 9:45 pm
    ~ Snake ( Snack) Time ~During my last visit to a nearby bookshop , I picked up a wonderful story book- 'Stories from Panchtantra' for my daughter. Very popular through out India -Panchtantra is the one of the oldest collection of Indian fables surviving today ( written in 200 B.C.), each of the story has a moral that continues to be relevant till this day !!I got inspiration for this food art
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    The Soft Landing Blog

  • Twitter Tuesday Giveaway: Thinkbaby Stainless Steel Dishes Turn Blue

    Alicia
    9 Feb 2010 | 9:50 am
    Thinkbaby’s hybrid baby dishes combining stainless steel + plastic have revolutionized the BPA-free market.  And when even older kids began to use the dishes, they realized the need for something a little bit less “baby” and little more “grown up”.   Along came the vibrant and very cool blue, minus the word “baby” to fill the need! Thinkbaby has also made the cup, soup/cereal bowl and bento box available individually, so you can choose exactly what you need the most without buying the whole set.  So kids and adults needing just the bento container…

  • Sassy’s New Line of Baby Dishes Are BPA-free

    Alicia
    8 Feb 2010 | 1:07 pm
    Along with Sassy in 2008, we learned the hard way that polypropylene (#5) products that are tinted with color can contain small amounts of BPA.  Sassy took the issue seriously and worked hard to make sure their whole new line of feeding gear for 2010 is BPA-free. We’ve had the opportunity to test out some of their newly redesigned bowls, divided plates and spoons.  They’ve done a great job and we’re excited to offer them at The Soft Landing soon!  For now you can check out the full array on Sassy’s website here. You’ll notice right away that the new products…

  • Is the Soda Stream Really Made From Safe Reusable Plastic?

    Alicia
    4 Feb 2010 | 8:21 am
    Bloggers everywhere are singing the praises of the BPA-free Soda Stream and how it makes the perfect alternative to other more toxic soda containers.  But is that really the case? My Investigation I started the ball rolling with a call to the manufacturer.  Their products are clearly labeled as BPA-free, which is usually a good indicator that we’re dealing with a company who is careful to make sure they really are. I asked them to confirm it anyway and I also asked them specifically what plastics were used in their bottles and casing.   I received an immediate response stating that…

  • Twitter Tuesday Giveaway: MAM Teach Me Toothbrush Set

    Alicia
    2 Feb 2010 | 10:29 am
    Teaching toddlers to enjoy brushing their teeth is important and MAM helps us get it right the first time. Their Teach Me Toothbrush Set offers specially designed toothbrushes for both parent and child. This way, opinionated toddlers get to have some control, ensuring toothbrushing without fits and fights! Our Favorite Features: The long handled brush is designed for parents and baby to brush at the same time in order to teach baby proper brushing technique. The short handled brush is perfect for baby. The rubbery grip as soft and works great as a teether too. Recommended for babies and…

  • Learn How to Do Your Own Research in Our Free Mini Course

    Alicia
    1 Feb 2010 | 6:37 am
    How in the world do you choose safer product from thousands of untested, unlabeled and unhealthy options sitting on the shelves of your local store? It’s seems like a full time job to keep your family safe sometimes.  As our family team has spent years researching toxic plastic alternatives, we’ve learned the ins and outs of getting to the heart of the matter quickly.  We’ve made costly mistakes, wasted many hours asking the wrong questions, and listened to lines of bologna like you’ve never imagined. We’ve been asked by thousands of parents to teach them how…
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  • COUPON CODE: TATIRI ITEMS 15% OFF

    9 Feb 2010 | 8:46 am
    TATIRI ITEMS 15% OFFCOUPON CODE: 4SHWFFEXP. DATE: 03/01/2010

  • OUR FIRST SUMMER 2010 SHIPMENT OF IKKS HAS ARRIVED!!!

    6 Feb 2010 | 11:25 am
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  • ME TOO ( DENMARK) - GIRLS AND BOYS CLOTHING.

    29 Jan 2010 | 6:15 am
    For years, Me Too has been a staple of European children's fashions.The clothes from Denmark are for children aged from 0 till 10 years old. The company started in 2001 and today its production has been already presented in 12 countries. Today, the company designers' motto is to create such children's clothes as they are imagined by children themselves. ME TOO clothes are of a high quality and at reasonable prices. Bright colors, funny appliques, gentle fabrics is a distinctive feature of the collections. The company produces 4 collections a year in 3 age lines: BABY Original design…

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    24 Jan 2010 | 8:30 pm
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  • CATIMINI - BOYS AND GIRLS CLOTHING

    19 Jan 2010 | 6:52 am
    The spirit of couture, creativity, exclusive fabrics, fashionable exquisite colors and, of course, a French delicacy - are the main features of this famous French brand. Catimini is owned by the French group Zannier, which today is a leader in the field of child and adolescent fashion. Today Catimini is presented in 47 countries in more than 200 single-brand boutiques. The brand models are being developed by the best designers of child and teen clothing. Perfect style, comfortable fit, harmonious color schemes, use of modern high-quality natural fabrics makes Catimini popular brand not only…
 
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    MyBrownBaby

  • I Am a Black Writer

    8 Feb 2010 | 9:01 pm
    EDITOR'S NOTE: I originally wrote this piece for my writer friend, Eisa Eulen, author of the novel, Crystelle Mourning, and the purveyor of EisaUlen.com, where she pens a thoughtful, poignant blog about books and writings by and about people of color. I wasn't in the best place when I wrote this piece, and though today my writing career is going well, there are still days when I feel like this...

  • Evil Black Men

    7 Feb 2010 | 9:01 pm
    It was supposed to be a simple assignment -- a little something to remind the kids about their lesson on adjectives. Magazine and newspaper clippings + lots of glue + fancy descriptives = an easy lesson and the perfect student work display for the parent/teacher conference.We all drank in the oversized poster boards, us parents patiently waiting in the hallway for our turn with the teacher. Mari

  • Spiked Hot Chocolate

    4 Feb 2010 | 9:21 pm
    Godiva Chocolatinis.Godiva liquer- and rum-infused fudge and caramel brownies.The oh-so-chocolatey Morris Chestnut (The Best Man) and Omar Epps (Love & Basketball).And my girls *waving at Angelou, Akilah, and Selassie*Oh, lawd, yes.These are the things that make for the perfect Spiked Hot Chocolate party.You better go on ahead and get you some!

  • Terror on the Pole

    3 Feb 2010 | 9:01 pm
    By MALAKA GYEKYEI’m really hoping to go to Ghana this summer with the girls. I’m in the midst of looking for a Twi teacher to help them assimilate a little bit better, and have been plying them with plantain and stew so that they can appreciate good Ghanaian cooking when it comes across their plates. Their immersion into Ghanaian culture is nearly done, with only one thing alluding me: the money

  • Wordful Wednesday: A Beautiful Black Boy

    3 Feb 2010 | 6:25 am
    This is my nephew, Miles. Take a good, hard look at him. What do you see? He's athletic, sure. And a handsome lil' devil, too. And he likes to talk. A lot. What you should also know is that Miles is a smart one. Brilliant, really. And when he grows up and figures out how to use his powers for good, he's going to change the world, for sure. I can feel it. Anyone who spends a half
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  • Hi guys!

    Hear Mum Roar
    16 Jan 2010 | 7:41 pm
    I won’t be posting much for the next week or so, as we are moving into our new house on Friday! Can’t wait! More quick news: I won’t be doing the Monday Musing Meme anymore, due to lack of interest, I think once a week was too frequent for people, lol! Besides, I have many more [...]
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    Playgrounder

  • BIONIC MIND - Plug Me In

    Playgrounder
    9 Feb 2010 | 1:09 am
    Expressing her love of science fiction with her paint brush, Laura Barbosa has created BIONIC MIND – Plug Me In ($150), the first in her new series. This is an original work of art on gallery wrapped canvas, not a reproduction. It’s signed by the artist on both the front and back, ...Visit Playgrounder for the full post.

  • Trucks Wall Art

    Playgrounder
    9 Feb 2010 | 1:08 am
    Big trucks and little kids are always on the go, creating a natural fascination of one for the other. Trucks Wall Art ($59) beautifully captures the motion of inherent in these vehicles with a playful design and soft colors. Each hand-stretched fabric canvas is made to order in your choice of ...Visit Playgrounder for the full post.

  • Art School Dropout Baby Hats

    Playgrounder
    9 Feb 2010 | 1:07 am
    Your baby is unique and adorable, so make sure you can say the same for his headgear with these Art School Dropout Baby Hats ($15). Most of these hats feature original designs by the artist, who crafts each one from a handmade pattern. These organic cotton hats are printed with water based ink ...Visit Playgrounder for the full post.

  • Uncle Goose Sustainable Wooden Nursery Rhyme Blocks

    Playgrounder
    9 Feb 2010 | 1:06 am
    We know the alphabet is important and all, but does it really have to be on every set of wooden blocks ever made? Nope! Uncle Goose Sustainable Wooden Nursery Rhyme Blocks ($14) go beyond the ABC’s to feature images and words from nine popular nursery rhymes on Michigan basswood. Each ...Visit Playgrounder for the full post.

  • Blue PlasmaCar

    Playgrounder
    9 Feb 2010 | 1:05 am
    If your kids can wiggle, they already know how to ride the Blue PlasmaCar ($55). Looks like a futuristic race car, but requires no high-octane fuel, or even batteries, just wiggle the steering wheel back and forth to glide along on the six wheels. The smoother the surface, the faster ...Visit Playgrounder for the full post.
 
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