by Barbara Spalding | Sep 9, 2016 | Articles, Reading
Partnering with companies like uKloo afford us the opportunity to bring honest reviews of learning games to our readers. This is a #sponsored post whereby we were provided a complimentary copy of uKloo. The opinions expressed herein are strictly my own. This article...
by Barbara Spalding | Sep 7, 2016 | Articles, Layered Learning Method
We love when a game ties critical thinking skills to a love of reading or a topic a child is passionate about. Thank you SmartGamesUS for providing us a review copy of Walls & Warriors. The opinions expressed herein are strictly my own. This post contains...
by Barbara Spalding | Apr 30, 2013 | Toys & Tech
I had the great pleasure of attending the The Big Toy Book Baby Palooza this month and meeting some amazing brands that support our children’s development and learning needs. It was a play date without the little ones and yes, this event was mostly geared toward...
by Barbara Spalding | Nov 23, 2012 | Articles, Reading
Ventriloquist and puppeteers have been captivating audiences for centuries. As parents we can take note of this effective story-telling technique and incorporate into our lessons, sharing time or story times. Making and Using Puppets At Home: I found that especially...
by Barbara Spalding | Sep 13, 2012 | Articles, Parenting Hacks & Helpful Tips
Sale, Discount, Bargain… Consignment Easily these signs get me excited because like most, I love a good bargain. Finding toys, books and clothing at a fraction of a price, just makes my day. Naturally, I jumped at the invitation to a presale event with Just...
