best iphone and ipad apps for preschoolers
Despite the fact that I’ve taken a Rage Against the Homework philosophy for young children, I do really believe in providing a variety of educational experiences for kids at home. We’ve done our best to recreate a Monstessori environment in our playroom, with a variety of educational toys that our kids enjoy. I have to say, though, that it’s the iphone and ipad that provide the most educational motivation for my kids. I’ve found some really amazing apps for my iphone that help . . .
my kids put the hp touchsmart computer to the test
About a month ago, HP asked if I would like to review their new TouchSmart desktop computer for few weeks. I don’t do many reviews on my site, but I thought this could be a really fun experience for the kids (and it being summer, the idea of something to keep them entertained was appealing). I have a love/hate relationship with the idea of kids on computers. On the one hand, I think they can be an incredible educational tool. On the other hand, I don’t like the idea . . .
the way of the ipad
We’ve gone the way of the ipad. We held fast for about a week, giving strict instruction that the kids were not to touch the shiny new device. But we caved pretty quickly. Oh, I have such mixed feelings about technology. It is truly amazing to see how my kids can learn and create on this device. We have been working on letters with Kembe for the past year, and he has also been in preschool for a year. But no matter how much repetition , he just could not grasp the concept of . . .