Free online learning games for kids
on Nov 12, 2009 in at home best learning websites kids learning websites Who has time to find all the best free online learning games for kids?  Me.  I know that inquisitive parents of inquisitive kids might need these sites.  One day.  Some day.  So, here you go. But... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my w...

The Plot, the Setting, the Characters
on Nov 10, 2009 in Reading at home library fiction kids write literary elemenets The Plot Chickens writing Henrietta is a writing chicken.  She uses the book Writing Rules and discusses her story writing process with her chicken aunts, one of whom is slightly deaf. “Rule One:You need a main... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website fo...

5 Ideas for Kids Who Hate to Read
on Nov 7, 2009 in Reading at home helping kids read kids hate reading teaching child to read What do you do when your child hates to read?  It’s painful to see your child struggle and feel such negative emotions.  No doubt you’re wondering what you can do at home to help your... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my webs...

Board Book Photo Album Giveaway
on Nov 7, 2009 in at home contest Board Book Albums photo albums for kids Take Your Pix Kids LOVE photographs of themselves and their world– now even the  little kiddos can get their own photo album board book from Board Book Albums, LLC. I tried so many photo albums with my... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website...

Board Book Photo Album Contest
on Nov 7, 2009 in at home contest Board Book Albums photo albums for kids Take Your Pix Kids LOVE photographs of themselves and their world– now even the  little kiddos can get their own photo album board book from Board Book Albums, LLC. I tried so many photo albums with my... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website...

Imagination Time Veterinarian
on Nov 5, 2009 in at home imagination time pretend play animal hospital doctor imaginative play veterinarian Any age can pretend play animal hospital doctor or veterinarian.  Use your love for animals and let my 3 p’s of pretend play — props, plan and play — guide your make-believe time... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my webs...

Imagine You’re a Veterinarian
on Nov 5, 2009 in at home imagination time pretend play animal hospital doctor imaginative play veterinarian Any age can pretend play animal hospital doctor or veterinarian.  Use your love for animals and let my 3 p’s of pretend play — props, plan and play — guide your make-believe time... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my webs...

Teach your child to read
on Nov 2, 2009 in Homeschooling Ideas Reading at home writing alphabet learn to read teach your child to read You want your child to read. I understand.  Reading rocks!  Who wouldn’t want their child to read!? (Please remember:  Kids will read when they’re ready.  Pushing them won’t help them or you.) No, you can’t watch a video.

Make your own jigsaw puzzle
on Oct 28, 2009 in Fall Activities holidays math art fun activity for kids make your own jigsaw puzzle Making your own jigsaw puzzle is a fun way to incorporate math (visual-spacial skills) and art.  Jigsaw puzzles involve lots of kid fun — drawing, coloring, pasting and cutting. (And, save your recycled cereal boxes this week because you’...

WIN rockin’ DVD and CD pack from The Jimmies
on Oct 28, 2009 in Music contest CD DVD The Jimmies win great prize package You’re going to want this . . . The Jimmies Trying Funny Stuff DVD & CD.  Enter to win now until November 4, 2009.  Creative.  Awesome.  Entertaining.  Danceable.  Read on. I’d never heard The Jimmies music until they sent me th...