When I was growing up there was a stigma floating around about how boys could only play with action figures and girls could only play with dollies. As a little girl I was the one out of my friends to wonder why it was my lot in life to only be able to play with certain toys and why I couldn't do the things the boys were doing; I simply couldn't understand or accept that that was just the way things were at the time. I did everything in my power to break the mold I had been placed in by those who came before me. I played in the mud, played with action figures and partook in games of cops and robbers. To this day I still believe that children are wrongly limited when it comes to what they can and can't do or what they can or can't play with but do my best as a parent to raise children that don't limit themselves to that train of thought and who believe they can do anything they set their mind to. When Miss Sarah was 2, we hit Target. I was shocked to see a "boy aisle" and "girl aisle"! … [Read more...]
Table Time Look & Lean Mostly Math Tablecloth
As a parent of a kindergartener I am constantly looking for ways to enrich my daughter’s education outside of the classroom. We are fortunate to be in a school district with a STEM curriculum and the Table Time Look & Learn Mostly Math Tablecloth is a perfect tool to bring those lessons into our home in a fun and colorful way. Table Time Look & Lean Mostly Math Tablecloth This beautiful table cloth is made of PEVA so it wipes clean easily and is terrific to put on your table for fun conversation and lessons over meals. Or, you can do what we did and spread it out over the floor. With a washable marker (not dry erase) in her hand, my daughter went to town on this thing and made the rounds examining every one of the beautiful illustrations and filling in the different math problems. This tablecloth covers topics that children need to master to advance from pre-K through first grade so it was just perfect for my daughter and provided fun and challenges in a … [Read more...]
Scrabble Twist: A GREAT Addition To Your Parenting Arsenal!
You know me, I'm a firm believer that children learn to play. So, is our job as parents, to make sure they have great things to play with! Miss Sarah has a very strong science aptitude, and I've had a lot of fun finding new things that work with STEM, but it's always great to shake things up a bit. When Hasbro sent me a list of a few fun things to review, this one just jumped out right at the start. In fact, the lady that I work with through Hasbro, said she knew that would get my attention. (Love Her!!) The Scrabble Twist is such an easy easy easy easy game to play! ( did I mention that it was easy? ) You can play with someone else, you can play by yourself, but here's my favorite thing: it's easy to drop in a purse or glove box! Have you ever sat next to that table at a restaurant with the parents do nothing for their children? The kids are bored, start to become disruptive, and the parents don't even stop them from getting out of the booth and walking around? Even better, they … [Read more...]
Vtech’s Kidizoom XD Smart Watch – a Review
Since getting their start in the early 80's, Vtech has been the go to company for innovative, learning gadgets for children. Since they got their start, the folks over at Vtech have been doing their best to develop high-quality, innovative, electronic gadgets that have been helping our children learn while also being fun, must-have gifts for every age group. With their award winning gadgets on the market like their Innotab, Vreader and the MobiGo, Vtech has been named the world leader in age appropriate learning toys. When I was given the opportunity to partner with VTech to review one of their amazing children's products, I couldn't say no. It's been my experience that finding age appropriate toys can be frustrating and a tiring experience. Most packages can be misleading with their suggested age groups so finding something to suit the age of the child or the special needs of a particular child can be tougher than it needs to be these days. With Vtech Toys, finding the … [Read more...]
Chapter books to read aloud to your daughter
Reading aloud to your daughter is one of the most important things you can do. Read aloud chapter books give kids the opportunity to hear a story read fluently, as well as introduces many different print concepts that are vital to reading independently. Need suggestions for great read aloud books to read to your daughter? Check out this list of chapter books series that your daughter will love! Chapter Books Series to Read Aloud to your Daughter Judy Moody Megan McDonald, the author of the Judy Moody series, did a wonderful job creating a character that young girls can relate to. Each of the Judy Moody books features a different adventure or mystery that Judy needs figure out. This includes real life adventures such as developing math skills with a tutor or trying to find a missing pet. Your daughter will love listening to you read about Judy’s adventures and eventually, she’ll love reading these stories on her own. The Rainbow Fairies Your daughter will love stepping into this … [Read more...]
5 Homeschool Curriculum Options to Choose From
Homeschooling your kids can be a very daunting task. You have to choose a curriculum, pick up supplies, lesson plan and more. It’s quite easy to get lost while doing everything. When it comes to choosing a curriculum, there are literally hundreds that you can choose from. Each one offers different styles of learning and different topics. Some are religiously based, others not so much. These 5 homeschool curriculums to choose from are usually considered homeschool favorites. Take a look and do your research to see which one is the best fit for your family. 5 Homeschool Curriculum Options to Choose From Abeka – Abeka is known as one of the best homeschool curriculums by far. They are very heavy on religion though so keep that in mind. Abeka usually starts their kids at age 2. One thing about the Abeka homeschool curriculum is that it is very drill based. You can choose homeschool with no guidance or their guided dvd program. Easy Peasy Homeschool – If you’re looking for a … [Read more...]
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