Everyone is a Teacher

On Your Mark. Get Set. CLEP.

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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

Why? Because I said so.

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.

Kids Eat Free

Last night I took my children to a local restaurant. "Kids eat free!" was the evening's special and all of the neighborhood children were there in droves. Herbie the balloon man was remarkably well-behaved given the shouts of "I want a ballooooooooon!" and "Me too!"

Needless to say, I was scared. What would my own children learn from this experience? I noticed Herbie's button, "Tips Accepted," and wanted to shout "Run!" Instead, I held my breath (yes, throughout our entire meal), handed both of my children a dollar and waited.

Herbie arrived at our table and one airplane and a dinosaur later, I exhaled. My children each, one after the other, said, "Hey. Hey. Hey. Thank you." and handed Herbie the dollar bill.