Disclosure: I am working with Learning Upgrade to bring you this information. Learning Upgrade is an app with over 900 lessons about reading English and math. It's an app for students who are struggling, English language learners, special needs students, homeschool students, and any adult learner who wants practice. Comprehensive Learning Upgrade: English and Math App What does this app … [Read more...]
Minecraft Coming to a Denver Movie Theater This Week!
Disclosure: I'm working with Super League Gaming to bring you this post. Does your child love Minecraft? This weekend on Saturday morning, instead of just playing at home, they can enjoy the game while meeting new friends as part of a local team representing Denver, thanks to Super League Gaming and their Minecraft City Champs tournament, run in partnership with Nickelodeon. It’s like little … [Read more...]
STEAM Play With American Girl Dolls
Get your imaginative kids to incorporate pretend doll play, specifically with American Girl dolls, with technology, art, and writing -- a STEAM activity -- by making a stop motion movie of your dolls. Here's how. . . STEAM Play with American Girl Dolls First, make a plan and write a script. (The A in STEAM.) JJ, my 12-year old, LOVES her American Girl dolls. She wanted to showcase two specific … [Read more...]
STEM Skills in ThinkFun’s Roller Coaster Challenge
We've been loving ThinkFun's Roller Coaster Challenge. Kids get the STEM skills of logic, spatial reasoning, and engineering plus a satisfying end result in a fun loop de loop roller coaster game. The game is for ages 6 and up. Both my 12 and 15 year old enjoy playing with it so it's engaging enough to span a wide range of ages. Get ThinkFun's Roller Coaster Challenge! STEM Skills in … [Read more...]
Monica Wellington’s Cheerful, Kid-Appealing Picture Books
Monica Wellington writes and illustrates the most charming picture books and board books for children. Have you seen any? Kids love the bright, cheerful illustrations and the appealing storylines. Parents and teachers appreciate the learning opportunities within each book. Monica Wellington's Cheerful, Kid-Appealing Picture Books Pay close attention in Wellington's new picture book, Truck … [Read more...]
Parent and Teacher Resources for National Fire Prevention Week
This is a post sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association and SparkySchoolhouse.org. Did you know that October is Fire Prevention Month and Fire Prevention Week is October 8 - 14? The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is my recommended go-to source for Fire Prevention Week 2017 resources. Parents and teachers of preschool through 5th grade kids, you'll want to check out these … [Read more...]
26 Book Series for 6th Graders (11 Year Olds)
Find 26 compelling book series for your 6th graders (11-year-olds) to keep them reading. Because there's nothing like a good book; even better when it's in a series! 26 Book Series for 6th Graders (11 Year Olds) Five Kingdoms: Sky Raiders by Brandon Mull FANTASY / ADVENTURE Brandon Mull has outdone himself with an inventive, totally unique world and characters! Cole, a regular kid, is … [Read more...]
27 Book Series for 5th Graders (10 Year Olds)
If you're looking for a good book series for your 5th graders (10 year olds), here are 28 great choices for every interest. See ALL my book recommendations for 10 year olds here. Printable list here. Book Series for 5th Graders (10-Year-Olds) All Four Stars by Tara Dairman REALISTIC Food-enthusiast Gladys is suffering in a house of microwaving parents. Gladys not only appreciates quality … [Read more...]
Clever Logic Race Game: Dr. Microbe
Ready for a new family game? You're going to love this clever new game from Blue Orange. It's called Dr. Microbe. It's a fine motor, visual perception, and logic game using microbes in a petri dish. Clever Logic Race Game: Dr. Microbe The Dr. Microbe Game is for 2 - 4 players, ages 7+. (The box says age 8 plus but I am positive younger than 8 kids can easily play this game with modified … [Read more...]
Halloween Book Character Costumes for Kids on Etsy
You may know I'm obsessed with book character Halloween costumes for kids. But, I haven't posted handmade ideas found on Etsy. Until now. You are going to LOVE these super cute ideas! And if your kids are like mine, they'll wear their costumes around for months and months, not just on Halloween. Etsy Halloween Book Character Costumes for Kids Winnie the Pooh ages 1 - 6 This adorable … [Read more...]
32 Good Book Series for 4th Graders (That Will Keep Them Reading)
Looking for a good book series for your 4th grader? Once you can get kids hooked into a book series, you know that it will keep them reading for while. Not to mention, they probably will be reading longer hours because the books are just too good to put down. For each of these chapter book series, I've included the genre and description so you can easily find what might interest your … [Read more...]
New Scholastic Branches Beginning Chapter Book with a 10-Year Old Author
I partnered with @Scholastic for a fun early chapter book giveaway for 6 to 8 year olds: Hero Dog! (Hilde Cracks the Case #1) by Hilde Lysiak with Matthew Lysiak. Hero Dog (Hilde Cracks the Case #1) is a mystery story available now about a writer named Hilde and her sister, Izzy. They want to help their neighbors find who is stealing baked goods from people's homes. Hilde writes the … [Read more...]