Surfing the Net with Kids

Dear Reader, Dr. Jonas Salk announced the success of his live-virus polio vaccine trials on March 26, 1953, just two months before I was born. But the polio vaccine I received as a child was not Salk’s live-virus version, but …[Continue]

Dear Reader, I know it’s not yet Halloween, but I’ve been thinking about Thanksgiving and hosting a small, outdoor, lunch instead of a larger, indoor, dinner. Because we live in San Diego, I think an outdoor lunch will be possible, …[Continue]

Dear Reader, Noah Webster’s birthday (Oct 16, 1758) is celebrated each year as Dictionary Day, thus the inspiration to update my recommendations for Online Dictionaries. Trick or treating maybe taboo in your neck of the woods this year, but there …[Continue]

Dear Reader, Although all the COVID experts keep reminding us that we have to remain vigilant, it seems that many of us are suffering from what is called “pandemic precaution fatigue.” Have you let your guard down a bit? Done …[Continue]

Dear Reader, L’Shana Tova to my Jewish readers! Ready for 2020 to be over already? The Jews get a chance to say hello to a new year this Friday night (September 18, 2020) as we celebrate Rosh Hashanah. Hopefully, this …[Continue]

Dear Reader, Have you picked up any new hobbies during the pandemic? Like many others, I have expanded my baking, which used to be limited to a weekly challah (for our Friday night Shabbat dinner). In the past few months …[Continue]

Dear Reader, September is National Honey Month! Honey also symbolizes “a sweet new year” when Jews celebrate Rosh Hashanah, which this year is September 18 – 20. See ya on the Net, Barbara J. Feldman “Surfing the Net with Kids” …[Continue]

Dear Reader, This month marks 100 years since the 19th Amendment gave American women were given the right to vote. However, at that time, many states still barred blacks from voting. So, in practical terms, it was not until the …[Continue]

Dear Reader, Although many still do not know whether kids and teachers will be returning to their classrooms this fall, today’s topic is in honor of August’s status as “Get Ready for Kindergarten” month. Here in San Diego, most schools …[Continue]

Dear Reader, Today’s topic is inspired by both the recent Disney+ streaming release of the Hamilton movie, and the upcoming anniversary of the Hamilton v. Burr duel, which took place on July 11, 1804. Have you watched the Hamilton movie …[Continue]

Dear Reader, If you are looking for some 4th of July resources, here is my round-up of all the Independence Day resources from Surfnetkids, including coloring pages and research starters: 4th of July Resources. Hope you find a way to …[Continue]

Dear Reader, What are you grateful for during these stressful times? I’m grateful for my patio, virtual exercise classes, streaming movies, my health, my friends and family, and YOU: my dear readers! Hit reply and let me know what you …[Continue]