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Apps with Curriculum Facebook Party
Apps with Curriculum Facebook Party! This month we are hosting another fun Facebook Party featuring PicPocket Books Apps with Curriculum, Cyndie Sebourn of Sascyn Publishing and other participating developers who are part of the Apps with Curriculum program. PicPocket Books has created a separate library on their website of apps that include a common core standard aligned reading activity. Cyndie Sebourn, a retired teacher has created Apps With Curriculum, www.appswithcurriculum.com, an educational technology service to develop Common Core-aligned lesson plans for book app developers. Ms Sebourn is a retired Arkansas educator, founded Apps With Curriculum to make educational apps better suited for classroom use. All curriculum is downloadable and free to access.…
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Money: Saving For College
If you have at least one child I’m sure you have at least thought about what to do about saving for their education. Choosing the right option can be a daunting task. There are many factors to consider. This post is not designed to help you choose what option is best for you, but to give you a bit of information on what the options are. I want to focus on three options. The Pre-Paid Tuition Plan – This type of plan allows you to pay for tomorrow’s college costs at today’s price. Sounds great, right? Well there are some things you should know. First, your child must…
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Calling All Ketchup Lovers!
When I was a kid, ketchup was a main staple in our household. Who am I kidding? It is still a big part of our menu and I just can’t eat french fries or a hamburger without it! I am not alone as it is America’s favorite condiment and can be found in 97 percent of kitchens. Apparently, President Nixon covered his cottage cheese with it, the Japanese eat it on rice, and one ice cream manufacturer allegedly once tried a ketchup ice cream. (Source: www.assortment.com). Studies show tomato ketchup can also be a powerful tool in the fight against cancer and heart disease. Ketchup History The word ketchup is derived from…
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Inspirational Mom: Natalia Ortiz of Two Hippos
Inspirational Mom: Natalia Ortiz Huggies Mom provides grants to deserving moms each year in their Huggies Mom Inspired Grant Program they conduct once a year. I heard about Natalia Ortiz as she was one of the winners last year for the grant for her Two Hippo’s company. She created the Wall Bumpi after having problems with her young daughter hitting her head on the wall while sleeping in her big girl bed! I love when our children provide inspiration for creating! Natalia realized that other parents might in fact have similiar problems, and thus started her journey to design and manufacture a Wall Bumpi that could not only protect…
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PBS Kids New Dinosaur Train “Submarine Adventure” Airs February 18th
PBS Kids Dinosaur Train There is a reason why PBS Kids is the number one educational media brand for kids! The quality of programs are really top notch and they allow children to explore new ideas and new worlds through television, online and community-based programs. From the renowned Jim Henson Company, the hit DINOSAUR TRAIN series encourages scientific thinking and other skills as it teaches children about natural science, natural history and paleontology. The series is part of PBS KIDS’ ongoing commitment to prepare kids for success in school and in life, with cross-platform content that supports learning in key areas such as science, math, and literacy. The…
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Dandelion Moms Appy Valentine’s Day iPad Mini Giveaway
Dandelion Moms Appy Valentines Day iPad Mini Giveaway Winner is Announced! We had another great iPad Mini Giveaway with over 15,000 entries! Thank you all who participated and a BIG THANK YOU to the developers who helped make it happen: Fingerprint Digital; Erik X. Raj, SLP; Fernandez Design; Deedil; iSpotPro for Kids; Emibap (Sophie’s Drawings); FuzzyBees; and Penelope the Purple Pirate. We wish we could hand deliver iPad Mini’s to all those who entered but there can only be one winner for this giveaway. And the winner of the dandelion moms Appy Valentine’s Day iPad Mini Giveaway who was randomly selected from Rafflecopter is… Tiffany Mullings Congratulations Tiffany! We…
