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  • Should Parents Worry About Violent Games? - Gaming Panel

    Posted by admin on September 12th, 2009 and filed under games for kids | 25 Comments »

    Complete video at: http://fora.tv/2007/04/19/Taming_Gaming_in_Your_Home

    Comic book writer Gerard Jones addresses concerns many parents have about violent video games.

    This excerpt is taken from a panel discussion entitled “Taming Gaming in Your Home,” presented by the Commonwealth Club of California.

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    “Taming Gaming in Your Home: Honest Guide to Today’s Video Games.”

    Video and computer games are becoming the entertainment choice of many children as well as adults. Parents are concerned about the amount of time their children spend with games as well as the appropriateness of the content.

    Parents should play an important role in guiding their children’s video game playing habits, and playing computer and video games can be a positive family experience. Our expert panel covers issues of content rating systems, parental controls in consoles and PCs, advice for checking in and better understanding your family’s gaming habits, and how to participate - The Commonwealth Club

    Duration : 0:6:41

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    Yoga Kids 3: Silly to Calm

    Posted by admin on September 12th, 2009 and filed under kid games | 5 Comments »

    The Jabberwocky Jellyfish, the Volcano, the Moo-Meow… From Alligator to Zebra, YogaKids 2: ABC’s (sold separately) uses the alphabet to guide 26 kid-style yoga games inspired by animals, flowers and other familiar icons kids love. They start out silly and end up calm. Buy at: http://www.gaiam.com/category/yoga-studio/yoga-media/yoga-for-kids.do .

    Duration : 0:5:2

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    SABERTOOTH TIGER! - Big Cat Camp.

    Posted by admin on September 12th, 2009 and filed under educational activities | 25 Comments »

    Listen in as Intern, Will Boswell, talks to summer campers about the Sabertooth Tiger, its hunting technique and what people believe it looked like in prehistoric times. Summer campers are invited to share their vacation with 140 big cats of every size, color and personality. While participating in educational activities the campers enjoy meeting lions, tigers, leopards, and many other felines. Learning about animal habitats, diets, adaptations and conservation issues is an adventure to remember! For more information about our summer camp and Intern programs, please visit: http://www.bigcatrescue.org.

    Duration : 0:2:17

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    ESL activities: counting and number recognition.

    Posted by admin on August 28th, 2009 and filed under educational activities | 17 Comments »

    Here is a perfect example how we do and squeeze out a song to learn something that need repetition to keep in our mind for good.
    Repetition doesn´t mean boring time for us!
    Actually we are looking for it to apply our creative side and experimenting with so many other things while we are doing it.

    In this activities my 4 yrs old ESL class ispracticing how to count to 7, and number recognition as well in english.
    They know their numbers by heart but counting is different.

    This is “seven steps” song by :
    http://www.youtube.com/supersimplesong
    http://www.supersimplelearning.com
    THank you Devon Troy and Tanya for make everyday at school a JOY!

    THank you for such a wonderful and loving emails, comments and letter from all of you!!!
    We love our cyber classmates all around the world!!!
    We are making a huge world wide collab video with some of them soon!
    MiSs VAL

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    Duration : 0:4:23

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    Theater Games for Kids : The Physical Theater Game for Kids

    Posted by admin on August 25th, 2009 and filed under games for kids | 2 Comments »

    Learn how to play the physical game from a professional acting teacher in this free instructional video on theater games for kids.

    Expert: Paul Louis
    Contact: www.hometown.aol.com/pmu1972924/page1.html
    Bio: Paul Louis is an award-winning actor, singer, songwriter, puppeteer, illustrator and filmmaker. He has been in the “creativity” biz for over 25 years.
    Filmmaker: Paul Muller

    Duration : 0:1:27

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    The Spelling Game

    Posted by admin on August 22nd, 2009 and filed under spelling games | No Comments »

    A brief glimpse of a PC spelling game to help children (and adults) with their spellings of English words. This game uses real voice to ask the questions. Free to download at www.thespellinggame.com.

    Duration : 0:2:26

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    Fun Healthy Kids Games- Free Kids Nutrition Education-Food Games & Learning Tools

    Posted by admin on August 22nd, 2009 and filed under games for kids | 2 Comments »

    Free- fun online games for kids! Play animated games and learn about healthy nutrition, healthy eating and fitness. Chef Solus Food Pyramid Adventure Games- The fun way for the whole family to learn about nutrition, health, and fitness! Games in English or Spanish- Discover our online learning platform for interactive nutrition education; tools for parents and educational games to teach your child through animation, exploration, and puzzles about the importance of nutrition and exercise. Visit our site http://www.chefsolus.com to play the animated adventure game ‘Chef Solus & The Food Pyramid Adventure’ an interactive, multi-level, teaching game that is fun and educational! Come explore our free puzzles, printable worksheets, nutrition tips, and interactive online healthy and fun tools at http://www.chefsolus.com
    Games and tools available in English or Spanish.

    Duration : 0:1:43

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    Free Preschool Art Activity #5, BioColor Blotter Art

    Posted by admin on August 22nd, 2009 and filed under educational activities | No Comments »

    A series of early childhood art projects brought to you by Discount School Supply. Discount School Supply offers the lowest prices, guaranteed, on quality products and supplies for early childhood educators, caregivers and parents of young children. Select from Arts & Crafts, Active Play, Curriculum Resources, Dramatic Play, Manipulatives, Learning Center Equipment & Furniture. Visit us on the web at www.DiscountSchoolSupply.com/YT or call 1-800-627-2829 for a catalog filled with 1000’s of other unique products and projects.

    Duration : 0:2:59

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    Letter “A” Activities with Food by Cullen’s Abc’s

    Posted by admin on August 19th, 2009 and filed under educational activities | 5 Comments »

    At http://cullensabcs.com/letter-activities-with-food-aa-by-cullens-abcs/
    watch this video. In this video children learn interactively about a specific letter of the English alphabet with Cullen and Gator in this educational and entertaining video. Three things are covered for each letter: viewing upper and lower case letters, making the letter’s sound together, and learning about a food that starts with that letter with Cullen and Gator. Here is a list of the foods used for each letter so you and your child can interactivity participate with the foods. Remember if you use the food at home or in the classroom the rule is, “it has to go in your mouth, but does not have to stay in.” Of course, your child does not have to have the food in hand to learn and enjoy the video. In the food section of the videos four of the five senses are incorporated, shape recognition and even good manners are highlighted. The “Letter Activities with Food by Cullen’s Abc’s” was inspired by Kayvon Kordestani-Thompson, Kindergarten Teacher at Sartorette Elementary School in San Jose, California, USA. Thanks Kayvon for doing a wonderful job with children and sharing your knowledge with the world!

    Duration : 0:6:44

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    Car Games for Children : Spelling Games in the Car

    Posted by admin on August 16th, 2009 and filed under spelling games | 1 Comment »

    Learn to play spelling games in this fun travel and car game video.

    Expert: Katalin Toth
    Bio: Katalin Toth earned a degree in English from Etvs Lornd University in Budapest, Hungary as well as a degree in psychodrama. She has been living in Hungary and working with children of different ages.
    Filmmaker: Paul Volniansky

    Duration : 0:1:3

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