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January 2007
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Site teaches kids about advertising tricks
The Don’t Buy It site at PBSKids teaches kids about advertising tricks and gimmicks, encouraging them to get media smart and question all the advertising that bombards them. There’s a recipe for fake ice cream that looks just like the real thing and a fun activity area where you can create your own cereal box. [...]
Free capitalization game
This game at BrainPOPJr embarrassed me – I actually missed some the first go-round. Give it a try and see if you can get them all the first time!
Printable reward coupons
When you want to reward your little ones for an accomplishment, a job well done, good grades, good behavior, etc, try these Reward Coupons. (pdf format) There are three coupons on the sheet: choose the dinner menu, stay up past bedtime, and skip a chore. Your kids will love redeeming them!
Free book for children with visible skin differences
It would be tough to be frequently stared at because of a skin imperfection, especially for a kid. If your child is dealing with this, you can get a free book to help them deal with it and foster self-esteem.
Find the Hidden Picture
Highlights for Kids has been a favorite magazine for a long time- I remember looking forward to reading it when I was a kid. I recently discovered that they have a really wonderful web site that is just full of fun activities for kids. One of my favorites is the Hidden Picture puzzles. They have [...]
I want some Origami Mommy!
All you need is paper to make the folded models at Origami.com. Origami only uses a small number of different folds, but they can be combined in a variety of ways to make intricate designs. You can download a range of projects from Simple to Complex. When you get really good at the [...]
Sudoku 4 Kids
Sudoku is a great logic exercise for anyone, but I think it’s an especially good teaching tool for kids. Check out Jigsaw Sudoku. The grids are only 6×6 vs. the regular 9×9 grids you usually see, and you can play online by moving the numbered tiles into the correct spots. You can even get a [...]
Easy Bake Oven Recipes
Easy Bake Ovens are one of the best toys ever invented, I think, but have you seen how much the mixes cost? 2 for $5 is just too much, in my opinion. At Budget101.com, they have a page that has recipes so you can make your own mixes for much, much cheaper. [...]
Free coloring book, etc
I had never been in the hospital in my adult life until I had my son at age 36. I had a C-section, so my stay was a bit longer than planned, and I learned while I was there that nurses are some of the most special people on the planet. You can get free [...]
Free Gerber Stuff
We generally aren’t into signing up for things which will add to the pile of mail we get every day, but I’m glad I signed up for the Growing Up Gerber club. We have appreciated the many coupons and free samples we’ve gotten along the way- the coupons come in a little booklet that has [...]
