Are you sliding into your summer routine? Have you hit the point of boredom yet or are you still enjoying the lazy days of summer? Let’s talk, write and read about your summer. I’d love to post what you’ve written! If you want to share, please email me an image of your wonderful story and…
Category: Education
Education and parenting. Helping your child with reading, math, science and getting along with others.
Zoology Books and Activities for Kids
Now that summer is here and it’s easier to get the kids outdoors, I wanted to share some great non-fiction books to introduce kids to Zoology. Zoology is the study of animals making it perfect for kids who naturally gravitate to animals, pet stores, and zoos. They are the ones who want to rescue any…
Picture Books Celebrating the Thesaurus
To appreciate the stuffy Thesaurus, it might help kids to read about the man behind the tome. His story is beautifully told in the non-fiction picture book, The Right Word. synonym: a word that means the same thing, or almost the same thing, as another word Picture Books Celebrating the Thesaurus The Right Word: Roget and…
How to Choose the Perfect URL
How do you pick the perfect domain name for your blog or business? When I started a company back in 1986 out of my dorm room with two friends, it was easy. We just picked a name that described the business, Laser Designs which did laser printing and desk top publishing. When we added temporary…
Minecraft with Java Online Class for Kids
My 10-year-old son’s favorite camp is a Minecraft one which he does with his friends for the past two years. They are all serious gamers and the moms are happy with a week of really expensive computer camp because we think it will get them programming their own games. I’ve been working to take his interest in gaming…
How to Draw Faces Like a Renaissance Master
How do you draw faces like a Renaissance artist? I turned to the Leonardo da Vinci exhibit at Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts for inspiration. This first piece in the da Vinci exhibit is actually by Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio, a student of his, but Leonardo’s instructions to other artists on how to draw faces are…
Very Short Science Videos for Kids
My son and I picked out our favorite science videos from The Kid Should Watch This. We hope you enjoy them too! Here’s our archive of favorite science videos: The Kid Should Really See These Videos! Amazing Videos to Share With Your Kids My Son’s Favorite Fun and Educational Videos The Kid Should Really See…