By Randa on March 7, 2009
My son enjoys watching YouTube videos, but unfortunately you can’t leave kids alone with YouTube because you never know what they’re going to click on and end up watching. I was excited when I found out about the Kideo Player because it’s all the fun of YouTube with none of the junk! The videos play [...]
Posted in Playables | Tagged video
By Randa on February 19, 2009
Bembo’s Zoo: An Animal ABC Book is a wonderful book of pictures of animals made with the famous Bembo typeface. There is an online version of this book that is a wonderful place to visit for any age, but particularly the younger kids. Click on each letter of the alphabet and a lovely animation which [...]
Posted in Playables | Tagged features
By Randa on February 13, 2009
Generation Cures is a new, safe website created by Children’s Hospital Boston as an innovative way to educate kids about the importance of caring and compassion while raising funds for pediatric medical research.
The really cool and different thing is how they are going about it. They have created a safe online experience that offers educational [...]
Posted in Playables, Teachables | Tagged science
By Randa on January 28, 2009
I have a great site to share with you today! The Tessy & Tab Reading Club site has several wonderful looking learning kits for reading, kindergarten readiness, money management and even a plane pack to keep the kids busy while on a trip. Two of these kits have high quality printables available for download on [...]
Posted in Playables, Printables, Teachables | Tagged money
By Randa on January 16, 2009
It’s nearly time for the Super Bowl! Sports Illustrated has an entertaining site for young sports fans that includes all the scores, stats, photos and news for Pro Football, Basketball, Baseball, and Hockey, as well as college football and basketball. The site is also jam packed with cool games, such as Gross Golf, Rocket Soccer, [...]
Posted in Playables | Tagged sports
By Randa on January 6, 2009
With all the online games, Leapster, Nintendo, Wii, etc. options that are available now for kids, it’s easy to forget about the many fun and active games we adults played when we were growing up. You know, the kind where you did “one potato, two potato…” to figure out who was “it”? Or all [...]
Posted in Playables | Tagged games
By Randa on December 31, 2008
Since I have two little ones, I’m always on the lookout for good online game sites. We played the games at Kneebouncers today for the first time and it’s a great site! All the games are played by hitting random keys on the keyboard- perfect for the “keyboard banger” set. My son is 3 1/2 [...]
Posted in Playables | Tagged toddlers
By Randa on November 19, 2008
Madagascar 2: Escape to Africa is out, have you seen it? The movie web site has lots of fun activities! There are quite a few coloring sheets, connect the dots, games, wallpapers and 3d paper crafts. There is also a fun party planning section with masks, face painting ideas, cards, name tags and games [...]
Posted in Makeables, Playables, Printables | Tagged coloring, games, movies
By Randa on September 8, 2008
How many bugs can you squish in 30 seconds? Get those thumbs ready and squash away in our new bug squishing game! It might seem like mindless fun, but the game is actually a really good way for the kids to practice using the mouse and improve their fine motor skills.
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Posted in Playables | Tagged games
By Randa on September 4, 2008
Cupcakes are hip, Cupcakes are happening, and now Every Girl Is A Cupcake at The Cupcakes Club! Sign your kids up for FREE membership to a website that is wholesome and girl friendly, with a sweet center bursting with fun and games, contests, advice and regular updates on what’s happening to the girls from The [...]
Posted in Playables | Tagged girls