Share the LOVE!

Share the LOVE!

This week, we share some tactical ways to use Valentine’s day mania to advance the cause of getting kids to fall in love - with learning of course. Being part of the reason why a child falls in love with learning is a thrill. Plus, it automatically makes you better than any Cupid. Own that superpower - even if you have no desire to be in competition with a naked Cherub. So here’s some stuff you can do.
Shake well for best results

Shake well for best results

Vinaigrettes separate because they can’t help themselves. Frustratingly though, we are the ones who separate the internet by creating boxes around how kids use the internet like, “for fun”, “for school”, “for enrichment”, “for learning” etc. You wouldn’t ever just drink the layer of the oil on a salad dressing and leave all the other parts now would you? No, you’re not a savage. You mix it up to get that ‘best result’ intended. Same should go for your kids’ screen time. Since you can’t literally grab the hold of the sides of the internet and shake it, here are some practical tips on what to do to get these ‘best results’ for the kids.
Story Pirates

Story Pirates

This free podcast is a big deal - it is one of the top three kids and family podcasts in the world!  The Story Pirates collect stories written by kids and turn them into sketches or music for the stage. How awesome is it as a 5-year-old kid to see your story performed!  The stories are as hilarious, whimsical, thought-provoking, and ridiculous as only the minds of children can come up with
TurtleDiary.com

TurtleDiary.com

 Because you can't write essays with just emojis :) TurtleDiary.com Save the children!!!! (From a future of slow pecks at the keyboard with random fingers and embarassing typos). This free…
New Dog. Old Tricks.

New Dog. Old Tricks.

This week, we have some practical tips to help you do a very hard thing. How to make kids screen time productive - aka fun and engaging but at the same time educational.  
https://www.prodigygame.com/main-en/

Prodigy Game

Waddles like a duck, Quacks like a duck but is not a duck Prodigy Game This resource is free to a point. Prodigy is a full-on video game except players…
A Moment of Um Podcast

A Moment of Um Podcast

This free podcast is from the award-winning producers of public radio content, American Public Media. Each episode is only 4 to 6 minutes long and answers a titillating question that makes you go ummmmmmm - like who made the first sandwich or why do people stop growing taller
New Year – Slightly Different You

New Year – Slightly Different You

Small changes are all you need to feel good about the kids' screen time “New Year. New You.” Inspiring but let’s be real - doesn’t that sound exhausting?! It takes…
Two Whats?! And a Wow

Two Whats?! And a Wow

This free science-based game show is a podcast from the award-winning creators of the "Wow in the world" podcasts and books.