Archive for the ‘School Aged Children’ Category
Tuesday, August 5th, 2008
Whether your little ones are heading off to school or they find their classroom at home, we have some great picks to get them ready for learning!
Check out our Back to School Guide for Preschoolers and Kindergarteners for the hippest fall kids' clothing, children's backpacks, reusable lunch bags, and more...
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Tuesday, August 5th, 2008
My daughter enjoys drawing, carrying her things in bags, organizing her toys (must have gotten that from Daddy). Doodlebugz offers Crayon Keepers, DoodleBags, Crayon Aprons and Toolbelts, and Crayon Purses and Duffle Bags that allow her to do all three.
These licensed Crayola products, available at Princess Linens, allow your little ...
Posted in Art, Bags (Children), Contests, Crafts, Gift Ideas, Organizers, Pre-schoolers, School Aged Children, Toddlers | 81 Comments »
Tuesday, July 1st, 2008
One of the biggest challenges in traveling with children is keeping them occupied between stops. Time will fly by for your little artist with The Car Valet by Alex ($28 at Little Jet Set) and he can keep an illustrated journal to have a fun, personal record of the trip, ...
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Tuesday, July 1st, 2008
If you are going on a long car trip with the family, you'll want to bring along Brain Quest for the Car, from Workman Publishing.
Brain Quest is a series of cards, including suggestions for games involving the cards, with questions and answers that enlighten and amuse. Brain Quest for the ...
Posted in Contests, Games, School Aged Children, Travel | 274 Comments »
Monday, June 9th, 2008
Although I wouldn't go so far as to call myself a Luddite (obviously blogging is using technology), I tend to error on the side of unplugged entertainment for tots.
But there comes a day when the kiddos grow up and discover the joys of the electronic world. When that day comes, ...
Posted in Games, School Aged Children, Socially Conscious, Women's Issues | No Comments »
Friday, May 16th, 2008
When I was a teacher, I never expected a gift at the end of the year. And I always tell my friends that the nicest present you can give a teacher is a handwritten thank you note (photocopy it and send it to the principal and the school board for ...
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Thursday, May 15th, 2008
Toddlers and young children love animals and guessing games, so Meerkat's Safari is a natural winner.
Our friend, the Meerkat, leads us on an adventure to meet some of the other animals of Africa.
Each mini riddle starts with animal tracks and a rhyming clue. Turn the page and the reader ...
Posted in Books (0-3), Books (Fiction), Books (Pre-School), Books (School Aged), Pre-schoolers, School Aged Children, Toddlers | No Comments »
Monday, May 12th, 2008
I adore girls' clothing that is a little bit sweet and a little bit saucy. Tu for Tee makes t-shirt tutus for babies, toddlers, and children, 6-12 months through size 10.
They even make tutu tees for your furry friends!
Fun clothing like this can spark imaginative play and encourage children ...
Posted in 12-18 Months, Baby Fashion, Children's Fashion, Gift Ideas, Hip Find, Pre-schoolers, School Aged Children, Toddlers | 1 Comment »
Wednesday, May 7th, 2008
My tot has been clamoring for a pillow and from the various mommy message boards I read, I know this is a common toddler request. So, after reading the expert advice and researching different pillows, I got her this Toddler Memory Foam Pillow.
Medical professionals caution parents against introducing a ...
Posted in Pre-schoolers, Safety, School Aged Children, Sleeping, Toddlers | 1 Comment »
Tuesday, April 8th, 2008
We are very excited about Green Toys, a new line of recycled plastic toys that actually meets every item on our check list: good for the environment, safe for children, not manufactured in sweatshops, and really, really cool.
These sturdy toys will withstand whatever your little whirling dervish can dish out. ...
Posted in Contests, Eco-Friendly, Fair Trade, Hip Find, Made in the USA, Pre-schoolers, School Aged Children, Toddlers, Toys (12-24 M), Toys (Pre-School and School Aged) | 281 Comments »
