• A game to play – Save the donkey

    One donkey is running in the farm in which many objects are placed. Some objects are harmful, some objects are helpful. The mission is simple, keep the donkey alive as long as you can. The more time, the higher your score. Click!Click!Click! Good Luck:)

    2010.09.03 / no responses / Category: Activities for kids, games

  • BULLYING: Off the playground and into cyberspace

    Bullies used to be those big kids who picked on the little ones; the ones who would tower over you on the playground or corner you with their fists clenched. But bullies are no longer restricted to methods of physical intimidation, letters or phone calls. Not anymore. Today, more and more bullies are hiding. They’re hiding behind computer screens and cell phones, text messages and social networking sites, using the available technology to battle against others mercilessly.

    http://bit.ly/94dfub

    2010.09.02 / no responses / Category: bullying, kids online

  • Space travel to the moon – watch an Apollo video

    Apollo 11 Introduction
    This montage video shows highlights from the Apollo 11 mission, from liftoff in Florida to departure from the moon.

    2010.09.02 / no responses / Category: space, teaching, videos

  • 25 Ways to simplify your life with kids

    “Babies are always more trouble than you thought – and more wonderful.” – Charles Osgood
    Anyone who has kids knows that any life with kids is going to be complicated, at least to some degree. From extra laundry to bathing and cooking and shopping and driving and school and chores and crises and sports and dance and toys and tantrums, there is no shortage of complications.

    You won’t get to ultra-simple if your life includes children … but you can find ways to simplify, no matter how many kids you have.

    2010.08.29 / no responses / Category: parenting

  • Today’s read – “Character is destiny”

    Character Is Destiny : Inspiring Stories Every Young Person Should Know and Every Adult Should
    Remember
    (Hardcover)

    “McCain’s latest volume uses biography as an illustration of virtue, but this time the senator broadens his palette significantly, telling 34 stories of heroes whose lives embody qualities ranging from honesty and loyalty to curiosity and enthusiasm. At the root of them all, he says, is a willingness to stay true to one’s conscience against all challenges.”

    “Although he is reaching out to a younger readership, McCain’s plain but sincere language does not condescend to his audience.”

    2010.08.28 / no responses / Category: children's books, values

  • Louisiana cyberbullying law takes effect

    Today, Louisiana House Bill 1259, becomes law, putting the state among 30 with some form of legislation targeting those engaging in cyberbullying in all its forms. Separated from an existing law covering cyber stalking, the cyberbullying law focuses on addressing children using the Internet to taunt and harass other children. “Cyberbullying is the transmission of any electronic textual, visual, written or oral communication with the malicious and willful intent to coerce, abuse, torment or intimidate a person under the age of eighteen,” according HB 1259, penned by state Rep. Roy Burrell, who is running for mayor of Shreveport.

    read more …

    2010.08.28 / no responses / Category: bullying, kids online, technology

  • The rhino song – lots of fun counting!

    2010.08.27 / no responses / Category: Activities for kids, animals, mathematics, videos

  • Teenagers and Sleep

    From Pivotal Families

    Do you ever wish that you could be young again like your teenage son or daughter? They are full of energy and life!  But all too often they are also full of sleepiness.

    Read more => http://bit.ly/9oXeBc

    2010.08.25 / no responses / Category: teenagers

  • A better way to visually discover, collect, and organize what you like

    Middlespot promises a better way to visually discover, collect, and organize what you like.


    With a mashtab you can collect webpages, images, music, videos, web widgets, files, documents, code, and more in one central spot.


    Go to “my start page” and click … and one option is “Kid
    Launch’”. You can play there and explore all the options.


    The site provides links to Funbrain, EdHeads, Lego,Sheppard
    Software, Fact Monster, IXL Math Practice, Help Kidz Learn,
    Dance Mat Typing, Britannica Online for Kids, and InfoPlease
    Homework Helper

    2010.08.24 / no responses / Category: kids online, technology

  • Preschool computer activities

    I have created a new page of links to Preschool computer Activities.

    It will be great for parents and teachers looking for quality sites for their preschoolers.


    2010.08.22 / no responses / Category: Activities for kids, education, teaching, technology