Everyone is a Teacher

Toys for Boys

I was impressed and thrilled to learn that Hasbro toys have NOT been involved in the recent lead-paint recalls. Read about their stringent company policies and procedures here.

While perusing the Hasbro site, I also discoverd Monkeybar TV and great toys and games, primarily, for boys including:

Transformers
GI Joe
Spiderman
Power Tour
Heroscape
StarWars
Super Soaker
Nerf

And Monkeybar TV JR for children up to age 6 activities online include puzzles, matching games, and other fun stuff featuring:

Mr. Potato Head
My Little Pony
Tonka (a Minnesota-lovin' favorite!)
Candy Land
Bearytales
Play-Doh

Weebles
Check out this nostalgic and unrelated clock: www.nuvupromotions.com

Classic Games by Hasbro include Clue, Monopoly, Life and Twister

Learning Box: Inside and Out

When exploring inside the Learning Box it is easy to see how these very basic Flash games for PreK+ children and parents are also wonderful outside-the-box learning activities.

Consider this warning, there is something quietly transfixing in the simplicity of these exercises that draws adults as well as children to the keyboard.

• Math: Adding to 10
• Math: Addition & Subraction in Base 10
• Math: Fractions
• Safety: Call 911
• Science: Investigating Air
• Literacy: Complete Thoughts

Links for Children

Learning Games Ages 1 - 5
Learning Games Ages 6+
http://www.kidspsych.org
http://www.iknowthat.com
http://www.prongo.com/ All Ages
http://www.coolmath-games.com/ Math
http://gamefinder.disney.go.com/ Disney Puzzles, Mazes and more

Jigsaw Puzzles
http://www.thekidzpage.com/onlinejigsawpuzzles/index.html
http://www.apples4theteacher.com/
http://www.englishclub.com/grammar/index.htm

More Games
http://www.gamequarium.com/
http://www.orisinal.com

Neuroscience for Kids
http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/neurok.html

Typing and Navigating a Keyboard
http://funschool.kaboose.com/fun-blaster/games/game_super_hyper_spider_typer.html

Move into Learning

I just discovered Kimbo Educational products and all I can say is "Wow!"

I'm talking great music that challenges a child's (and adult's) ability to remain still and sends the brain cells dancing. If you'd like to learn about body-brain movement and discover fabulous activities (with an emphasis on active) for use at home or school...check out these literacy, math, bilingual, special needs and of course, dance, musical and movement resources.