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by Jen Tilley on November 9th, 2011 | 356 Comments »
…What are some of your favorite holiday traditions? Many people love to bake with their kids, contribute to neighborhood service projects, give back to the needy, host holiday parties, and deck the halls with all of the sights, sounds, and smells of the holidays.
This year, why not make some
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by Jen Tilley on October 25th, 2011 | 5 Comments »
National assessments show that over 60 percent of students are performing below proficient levels of math and reading by grade four. However, research promisingly indicates that educational media, coupled with technologies already embraced by today’s children, is effective in engaging and teaching struggling students.
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Knowing the struggle that children face
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by Jen Tilley on October 25th, 2011 | 156 Comments »
Do your kids struggle with math? Most children can grow so frustrated with education both in the classroom and at home. Instead of allowing children to fall behind in education, PBS KIDS believes in embracing new technology to help children learn and grow. To provide educational support and help to…
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mom • education
by Jamie Moesser on October 2nd, 2011 | No Comments »
Did you know that in a 2006 international assessment of 15-year-old students, …the U.S. ranked 28th in math literacy and 24th in science literacy? Or that the U.S. ranks 20th among all nations in the proportion of college students who earn degrees in natural science or engineering. “When compared with
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mom • education
by Jamie Moesser on September 18th, 2011 | No Comments »
Recently, my boys and I had the opportunity to take the PBS Kids Dinosaur Train Geocaching Challenge. As you may or may not know, geocaching …is a family-friendly outdoor adventure that blends technology, gaming and environmental discovery. Participants use a GPS, smart phone, or other navigational techniques to hide and
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mom • reviews
by Jamie Moesser on August 20th, 2011 | No Comments »
When my oldest was three years old, we did home preschool. I really got into his education, researching and hunting down just the right age-appropriate books, manipulatives, and music to teach him his letters, numbers, and colors. I asked teachers and retailers alike what was the best way to teach…
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by Jen Tilley on August 12th, 2011 | 18 Comments »
Everyone’s favorite dinosaurs are making their way to the city for Dinosaur Big City, a one-hour DINOSAUR TRAIN movie airing on August 22 on PBS KIDS (check local listings). Families can join Buddy and his adoptive Pteranodon family on a pre-historic adventure… as they gather all their
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by Jen Tilley on August 12th, 2011 | 314 Comments »
The premiere of Dinosaur Big City, a one-hour movie, on PBS KIDS marks the start of season two of DINOSAUR TRAIN. From the world-renowned Jim Henson Company, the hit DINOSAUR TRAIN… series encourages scientific thinking and other skills as it teaches children about natural science, natural history,
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by Jen Tilley on May 23rd, 2011 | 11 Comments »
…Fearing the “I’m bored” phrase during the summer months? With summer break right around the corner, you might be brainstorming and planning ways to keep the kids entertained until they go back to school in the fall. Instead of using TV and movies as “babysitters” for your kids, turn to
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by Jen Tilley on May 23rd, 2011 | 123 Comments »
Did you know that children who don’t maintain reading skills over the summer are likely to start the upcoming school year at a disadvantage? Well PBS KIDS is here to help! The iVillage + PBS KIDS Summer Reading Community Challenge… is designed to keep kids reading (and being read to)
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CURIOUS GEORGE Giveaway: Win a PBS KIDS CURIOUS GEORGE Prize Pack (5 Winners)
