When I think “children’s dictionary,” I think large type and dumbed-down simple words and definitions. Well, I’m glad that I actually took a look at it, because the Scholastic Children’s Dictionary (2010 Edition) is anything but. It’s a 799 page hefty reference tome with simple, yet complete definitions of a lot of words. It also…
Category Archives: Learning
Summer Bridge Activities 2010
The days are being counted down in my family until our oldest child will no longer be calling himself a fourth grader, and the call of summer vacation is ringing LOUDLY in his ears. If he were to call the shots for how his time would be spent for the next two and a half…
Some resources for the college bound
I have officially entered what has to be one of the more surreal stages of parenthood, a stage marked by nearly daily letters from various prospective colleges, a stage with its own unique vocabulary comprised of words and acronyms like “ACT,” “GPA,” “dual enrollment,” and “AP.” Yes, you guessed it: in a short two years…
Love in a Time a Homeschooling
When I started school in the fall of 1979, my parents gave very little thought to where I would go. I went to the nearest public school, just like everyone else. We lived in a small town with only one private, Catholic school, so around 98% of the kids attended public school. Today, many parents…
I Love God’s Green Earth
I love I Love God’s Green Earth: Devotions for Kids Who Want to Take Care of God’s Creation. I know there are a variety of opinions out there about how we should be caring for our planet, but I think Michael & Caroline Carroll presented a great devotional book teaching children how to approach the…
Mandy and Pandy Teach Kids Chinese
Kyle’s Kindergarten teacher is fluent in three languages (English, Spanish,and Portuguese). Before teaching in his school, she taught English as a second language. Because of her interests and gifts, she incorporates a lot of fun and educational language activities. Kyle has learned many songs in other languages, including Jingle Bells in all three of the…
Scribble & Doodle
As the mom to two preschool aged children, I try to be prepared with time fillers when we get ready for situations that involve waiting- the doctor’s office, restaurants, the seemingly never ending line at the post office. Little race cars and animal figures work wonders for my young ‘uns, but they also are increasingly…
Winter’s Tail
Several months ago, Dawn reviewed Winter’s Tail, the true story of Winter the famous dolphin who injured her tail in a crab trap. After her rescue, Winter learned to swim again with the use of a prosthetic tail. If you haven’t read Dawn’s review, be sure to check it out. Now, Crave Entertainment has adapted…
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