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The Importance of Celebrating National Reading Month
Start a routine that inspires them for life: This month is National Reading Month and schools and parents across the country are getting involved in promoting a love of reading in children. I love reading to my daughter and continue to do so even though she can read early chapter books. It is more than reading to her, we enjoy this downtime and pick out books to read together. Young children who read 20 minutes per day scored above the 90th percentile on standardized reading tests.* Take the challenge to read to your child each day, and create a love of reading to last a lifetime. (Source: Cunningham, A.E., &…
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Tech :: Leap Into Gaming with LeapTV
Leap Frog has been the go-to company for many parents because their educational toys and games are really well made and designed. My daughter learned how to read with their LeapReader and we have used their games on several occasions. Recently, LeapFrog has leaped into gaming with their new LeapTV that teaches core skills across a variety of subjects including: reading, mathematics, science and problem solving. Designed for kids ages 3-8, the system uses a motion-sensing camera and controller that fits small hands. Audio instruction makes it simple for even the youngest kids to play solo or with a friend! Yesterday we hosted a LeapTV “Leap Into…
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LeapFrog’s LeapReader Makes Learning Fun
Recently I had the opportunity to work with LeapFrog and hosted a LeapReader “Ready, Set, Read & Write” Party with 11 schoolchildren and their moms. They sent me a box of goodies and I received some promotional items in exchange for hosting a LeapReader party. LeapFrog is a leading designer, developer and marketer of innovative, technology-based educational products and related proprietary content. They are focused on developing products that will provide the most engaging, effective learning experience – for all ages, in school or home, around the world. We have used their products in the past to help my daughter learn her ABC’s and jumped at the chance to work…
