Surfing the Net with Kids

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]

Dear Reader, Again, my topic is pulled from current events, as Juneteenth recently made it into the news when President Trump scheduled (and then cancelled) a rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma for June 19th. As always, I hope you find these …[Continue]

Dear Reader, Things seem to looking up, just a little bit. Don’t you think? Many cities are slowly opening up after the long spring Covid-19 lockdown. And we seem to have started a national conversation on racism and police violence …[Continue]

Dear Reader, It’s been such a brutal week. And I don’t feel that I have anything significant to add to the conversation about anti-racism, justice, and healing. So, I simply went searching for quotes that spoke to me, and added …[Continue]

Dear Reader, Today’s topic is inspired by current events, and my desire to help teachers and parents teach. If you find it useful, please pass it on. See ya on the Net, Barbara J. Feldman “Surfing the Net with Kids” …[Continue]

Dear Reader, How are you doing? Are you reading anything good? Although I consider myself an avid reader, I hadn’t picked up my Kindle since we started sheltering-at-home until just a few days ago. Last week I even dropped into …[Continue]

Dear Reader, This is the first spring for my husband’s newly planted cactus garden. And apparently the cacti and succulents loved all the rain, because they are BLOOMING! Here’s a picture I recently posted on Facebook. The picture is public, …[Continue]

Dear Reader, “May you live in interesting times” is a curse couched to sound like a blessing. We most certainly are living through interesting times, and it’s easy to count the many difficulties we currently face. So, tell me something …[Continue]

Dear Reader, It’s been a month since I left the house to dine at a restaurant with friends. I remember that as the day BEFORE I realized that staying home was the best choice for my health and for our …[Continue]