Learning to spell can be as easy as ABC.
Lionsgate sent us the LeapFrog Talking Words Factory and this DVD is now my 2.5 year old daughter’s top pick for her daily video…
Geopolitical Kid
Puzzles are great way for young children to learn everything from shapes to numbers to species of animals…and now geography!
GeoPuzzles makes jigsaw style puzzles with the pieces in the shapes of the countries or regions, enhancing the learning. With this innovation, your child can hold an Italy-shaped piece in his hand…
A Useful Tool for Teaching Calendar Skills
Calendars and schedules are such an integral part of adult life, but understanding concepts like days of the week, months of the year and the seasons can be difficult for young children. Without a strong understanding of how the calendar works, it can be tough for a preschooler to understand concepts like exactly how long daddy will be away on a business trip or when his class is visiting the zoo.
Your kids will learn calendar skills at preschool or kindergarten, but you can give them a headstart with the “My Week” calendar from 2fishkids.
Elmer the Elephant Wants to Be Friends
Elmer the Elephant marches to the beat of a different drummer, in syncopated rhythm.
If your child is a fan of Elmer’s lively and vivid books, she will immediately recognize this special Elephant friend in his new, high-quality plush form.
Language Littles Dolls Help Kids Learn Another Language
I want my daughter to enjoy the benefits of learning a foreign language. After reading The Bilingual Edge, I decided to introduce Spanish, since I’m proficient, and Russian, since I know a little and it is a heritage language for us. We read books in these languages, listen to Baby’s First Steps in Spanish, and […]
Lullabies for Future Linguists
Between supper and sleep time, we find time to relax. Baby Diva is a perpetual motion machine so it is important to try to wind her down a little before bed. Siente is a beautiful soundtrack for some quiet pre-bedtime cuddling and has become part of our nightly ritual. Keep reading for a chance to […]
Give Your Baby the Bilingual Edge
Bilingualism helps sharpen the mind, makes you more creative, increases mental flexibility, facilitates travel, helps you make friends, and is really cool to boot. So, how to help your children along the path–especially if you live in the United States, a country that, despite its large immigrant population, is still decidedly monolingual? The Bilingual Edge […]
Teach Baby a Foreign Language with Baby’s First Words in Chinese
When I received my copy of Baby’s First Words in Chinese, I could not wait to pop in the CD. Learning a new language opens up exciting opportunities and gives you a richer way to experience other cultures. However, most adults, myself included, struggle with learning and pronouncing words in languages other than their native […]
