parenting • education
by Melissa Northway on April 26th, 2012 | No Comments »
This past January, Apple announced that it would be introducing a new iPad textbook experience and iBooks authoring tool that would present many opportunities to use this technology in the classroom. They started selling textbooks from McGraw-Hill, Pearson and Houghton Mifflin at prices comparable to the print, or as I like to say, “tree” version.
There is no denying that this technology has revolutionized the way educators and parents can teach many topics to school children. In my day if …
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#gno information! • #gno featured
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on March 28th, 2012 | 6 Comments »
April is National Poetry Month and PBS KIDS series Arthur and Martha Speaks and the Poetry Foundation invite kids to celebrate poetry. On-air, former United States Poet Laureate Billy Collins and inaugural Children’s Poet Laureate Jack Prelutsky will guest star in special poetry themed episodes of Martha Speaks and Arthur…
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by CariThompson on March 28th, 2012 | 124 Comments »
…Almost everyone has a poem that has stuck with them. Whether it’s by Shel Silverstein or Walt Whitman, poetry has a brilliant way of uplifting spirits, bringing smiles, showing love, and encouraging creativity. Poetry is so special that the entire month of April is dedicated to celebrating and embracing this
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by Jen Tilley on March 8th, 2012 | No Comments »
Schedules are busy and days are full of balancing work with family activities. Sometimes it’s difficult for families to take a breather from their hectic schedules. If your family is the on-the-go type, how do you fit learning into your busy schedules?
…Knowing that families and schedules can get a
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by Jen Tilley on March 8th, 2012 | 171 Comments »
…Knowing that families and schedules can get a bit overloaded, PBS KIDS is all about helping you making anytime learning time for your kids. With so many apps and games available for download, you can help increase learning experiences anytime, anywhere.
All Aboard the Dinosaur Train! for iPad and Dinosaur
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by Jen Tilley on February 29th, 2012 | 1 Comment »
What’s a black and white animal that wears a red and white striped hat? That’s easy…it’s The Cat and the Hat! This exuberant and lively cat has played a part in so many lives. Kids loves his playful nature and all of the fun ways he explores the world.
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by Jen Tilley on February 29th, 2012 | 244 Comments »
Can you believe that March 2 is Dr. Seuss’ 108th birthday? In celebration of his birthday, PBS stations nationwide will feature THE CAT-IN-THE-HAT-A-THON…, a two-hour marathon of THE CAT IN THE HAT KNOWS A LOT ABOUT THAT! (check local listings). Kids will also be able to engage with
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mom • education • family fun • family fun-traditions
by Jamie Moesser on December 18th, 2011 | No Comments »
There is so much to do this time of year, as you all know. Whether Christmas means watching A Christmas Story, baking, or helping at the food bank…, there are so many ways to connect with others and celebrate time together. If you don’t have enough plans already,
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by Jen Tilley on December 7th, 2011 | 2 Comments »
The holidays are right around the corner which means that many of you are busy with preparing for guests, traveling, buying gifts, baking, cooking…and keeping your kids entertained while they are out of school. That’s right, in just a few days, your kids will be released from school for the…
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by Jen Tilley on December 7th, 2011 | 126 Comments »
…How will you continue your kid’s education while at home and on the go during the holidays? That’s easy. With PBS KIDS’ games, of course. The good news is that they just launched a bunch of mobile-friendly games so now education is even more accessible, especially to the busy family.
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PBS KIDS and the Poetry Foundation: Wednesday #gno Twitter Party on Poetry
