Kids are intrigued by this twistable tube of rings, searching to match up pictures that begin with the same letter. The tube holds six rings—the...
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Twisterz’ “Alphabet Matcher”
Kids are delightfully intrigued by this twistable tube of rings, searching to match up pictures that begin with the same letter. The tube holds six...
“Reach Out And Read” Training Doctors to Promote Literacy
I love what "Reach Out And Read" is doing in training doctors to promote literacy in their little patients. About a year ago, I was on a flight from...
uKloo, Learn Reading Through a Treasure Hunt
Sometimes it is hard to find games that don't scream "educational" rather than fun first. This new PAL Award winner, uKloo Early Reader Treasure...
How to Read to Your Baby
Countless studies show that children whose parents read to them from an early age tend to talk earlier, read better, and think in more complex ways...
Guest Blog: Top 5 Kid’s Educational Apps for the iPad
Hi this is Andrew from Kids Educational Apps. Full disclosure: My mom, Sherry, runs Playonwords.com. As a father and video game enthusiast, I...
Teaching Your Preschooler to Read? Tips
I have blogged before about how ineffective some programs are that are marketed to parents of young children, claiming they will teach your baby,...
“Beautiful Oops!” For the Perfectionist In All Of Us
Driving around in my car with the radio droning on in the background, I perked up when listening to an author's interview on CBS radio with Barney...
Teaching Your Baby to Read?
I've been to several homes, ironically to work with a 2 year-old delayed in talking, and found that the parents had the complete package of...
“The Pout-Pout Fish in the Big-Big Dark” by Diesen
Our friend, the Pout-Pout Fish, is back embarking on a new adventure of courage and friendship. Author, Deborah Diesen’s power packed verse draws...
Read a Book to A Child and Illustrate It
After reading a book to your child, extend the experience with an activity--talk about how the story relates to your life and your child's...
“The Field Guide to Insects” by Silver Dolphin
Get ready for an expedition through the cloud forests of Central America, discovering thriving insects from eight inch butterflies, battling...
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