All Things Family Blog Carnival- The Great Outdoors Edition
The theme for this edition of the All Things Family Blog Carnival is The Great Outdoors! With spring in full swing and summer on it’s way, we’re all ready to get outside and enjoy spending time together. Check out the posts below for fun things to do...
Read Books Free Online
Penguin Publishing has a wonderful new reading website that has a variety of books available to be read online, and donates a book to a child who needs one every time a book is read! Through the WeGiveBooks.org website, you’ll be helping to donate books to other...
Top 4 Ways for Kids to Make Money During Summer Break
During the summer months, kids have the unique opportunity to save up a little bit of cash, while learning the value of work. For kids who want to make some money, there are a few different options. You might have to get creative, but it can be done and the efforts...
Virtual Stock Trading for Kids
Are you looking for ways to teach kids about how the stock market works? I’ve found a couple of stock trading games for kids that will simulate real-life trading and give kids a sense of what it’s like to invest in the real stock market. Virtual Stock...
Fun National Parks Stuff for Kids
It’s time to start planning those summer vacations, and as we’re all looking for ways to cut back on our spending a bit, a visit to one of our national parks might be the perfect choice. At the National Parks Service web site on the park fun guide page...
Learn about medicine and science at Generation Cures
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...
Free Printables to Teach Kids About Money & Get Ready for Kindergarten
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...
Find the best stuff on TV for kids
Did you know that TV viewing goes up ny 150% over the summer? Check out the Smart Television Alliance site to help manage the use of the TV in your home, find the best shows for kids to watch during the time you allow it and learn ways to protect your kids from...
Memorial Day Ideas for Kids
First observed in 1868 in honor of Civil War soldiers, Memorial Day these days for those of us who live in the US is often just a day off from work for parents and an opportunity for some family time. As we try to teach our kids an appreciation for those who have...
Free Geography Fun for Kids
Owl and Mouse Educational Software has boatloads of free educational games and activities good for a wide range of ages. My favorite part of their site is the geography – free on-line map puzzles and interactive maps. Whether you’re learning the 50 United...
Free Printable ABC Coloring Pages
Check out Sesame Street Workshop for these great free alphabet coloring sheets, perfect for teaching kids their ABCs! Also available are coloring pages to learn numbers and shapes. Have...
Weather Channel Kids!
The Weather Channel kids! website is a fun, educational website with free fun for kids. Check out the Weather Encyclopedia (in the WeatherED section) for information on flooding, thunderstorms, tornadoes and more cool stuff. The Let’s Play! section as some neat...
Free Black History Month Activities
February is Black History Month in the US, and this is a great time to learn about African American leaders and heritage. Here are a few resources and activities to get you started! Resources Frederick Douglas – American Visionary online museum exhibit...
