Second Grade – Math Worksheets

Leap Frog – Leapster – Best Learning Math Games -

After seeing kids play many learning game systems, I must say that Leap Frog’s Leapster2 is the best, most entertaining, learning game system out there. Your child will play fun games and learn math without even knowing. And isn’t that the goal of educational tech? Leap Frog offers a great variety of learning games, from Disney Princesses, Star Wars, Wall-E, Up,… The selection is great. This is a great buy for any occasion or just for fun.

Pilgrims – The Story of Thanksgiving – Magic Tree House Guide

Pilgrims- by Mary Pope Osborne –  Magic Tree House (Nonfiction) Research Guide

This is one of the best children’s nonfiction books about Thanksgiving. It is ideal for any age group, especially primary students who are discovering their first chapter books, and for elementary school teachers’ lesson plans.

The book describes the lives of Pilgrims and the origin of Thanksgiving in an interesting and engaging way.

Happy Reading!

The Polar Express – by Allsburg – online story

The Polar Express -  by Chris Van Allsburg

This is an amazing Christmas story for all those who believe and/or doubt Santa. It’s a perfect holiday read for both parents and kids alike. The story is about a boy who gets on a magical train ride to the North Pole where he meets Santa and receives a special gift. Now you can watch this great story at www.storylineonline.net

Enjoy!

Where The Wild Things Are- New Free IPhone IPod Touch App for Kids

Where The Wild Things Are –

This great children’s story has been turned into a movie and then into an IPhone / IPod Touch app. This free app lets you play with Carol, explore characters, photos, watch trailer, listen to music, etc. This is great if you are deciding whether or not to take your child to see the movie in the theater, or if your child just loved the movie and can’t wait for the DVD.

The kids will love it!

Let the wild rumpus start!

Friend or Fiend? by Judy Blume- The Best First Chapter Book

Friend or Fiend? by Judy Blume-
If you where looking for a great first chapter book for your child, this is the one. The stories are about a brother and sister, the Pain and the Great One. Unlike many other first chapter books, in which kids are badly behaved, Blume’s characters are just adorable, funny, and interesting. You will enjoy reading these chapters as much as your child.
Happy Reading!

Best IPhone/IPod Touch App for Kids

Best IPhone/IPod Touch App for Kids

1. Doodle Buddy- This is a free app and it’s great for kids! They will spend hours drawing, placing stamps, combining pictures, drawing, and stamps.

2. Veggie Tales Just For Me - little Veggie Tale fans will love this one.

Best Shows for Kids

Best TV shows for kids 3 and up

1. Blues Clues- This show is great. It teaches your child problem solving skills in a fun and engaging way. Perhaps the best thing is that kids learn how to infer the clues to solve the problem. It’s just great! A definite buy/rent/keep.

2. Veggie Tales- You can’t go wrong with Veggie Tales. Each episode/show is a treasure on its own. It’s hard to decide what is better, the story or the music in it. As a parent, you will find yourself singing the most funniest songs along with your kids. The story plots and the dialogue are as interesting to adults as they are to kids. Just a great show that teaches kids problem solving, values, and outstanding music sense. Brilliant!

Hop On Pop- Dr. Seuss

Hop on Pop -by Dr. Seuss is one o the best books for early readers. First graders tirelessly reread this book with everlasting enthusiasm. Like other Dr. Seuss books, “Hop on Pop” is full of funny rhymes and interesting illustrations. Words are easy enough to for an early reader and text is full of high frequency words, which are great for kids to practice.

Happy Reading!

Tacky the Penguin – Helen Lester- Something for Laughs

Tacky the Penguin- by Helen Lester- Something To Make Kids Laugh

Tacky is an odd bird. He does not blend in with other penguins. He has his own style, his own way of greeting and marching and splashing… And when he sings, others wish that he’d stop, but one day when the hunters come to hunt for penguins, Tacky saves the day. You’ll have to find out how.. This is a perfect story for 4-8 years olds. They will laugh and ask for a reread.

Happy Reading!