Surfing the Net with Kids

Dear Reader, The American Revolution began on April 19, 1775 with the battles of Lexington and Concord, and ended with America’s independence on September 3, 1783. And today in the States, many of us are feeling a bit of independence …[Continue]

Dear Reader, Today’s topic is in honor of National Poetry Month, which was created in 1996 by the Academy of American Poets who were inspired by the success of Black History Month (February) and Women’s History Month (March) in raising …[Continue]

Dear Reader, Have you been frustrated trying to book a Covid-19 vaccine appointment? I bet the only people who can answer no are those that haven’t tried yet! It’s a frustrating experience, even for those of us with lots of …[Continue]

Dear Reader, Okay, tell me something good! I’ll start …. I’m thrilled (but cautious) that the CDC has said that vaccinated people can gather indoors in small groups WITHOUT MASKS! So, how about you? Have something good to share? Just …[Continue]

Dear Reader, March is here, and here’s a quick look at what’s coming up this month. March is Women’s History Month and National Nutrition Month. March 6, 1836 was the fall of the Alamo, and March 10 is Harriet Tubman …[Continue]

Dear Reader, I hope all my readers in Texas have been able to keep warm, hydrated, and healthy. Hopefully this wake-up call will be the impetus for positive changes. So many problems to solve. But if we focus on education, …[Continue]

Dear Reader, In honor of Black History Month, this week’s hero is Frederick Douglass. For more Black History Month resources, here’s a list of all related content from Surfnetkids: https://www.surfnetkids.com/go/3578/black-history-month-resources/. In other news, I got my second Moderna vaccine this …[Continue]

Dear Reader, Anyone else obsessed with reading news stories about Covid-19 and the vaccine rollout? I was pleased to read that in the U.S., our vaccination programs are picking up steam. In your locale, are they vaccinating teachers yet? Have …[Continue]

Dear Reader, Oopsie! Last week the newsletter was sent with an intro (what I call the “Dear Reader”) that was from another issue, years ago. Thanks to those of you that wrote to say you were confused about why I …[Continue]

Dear Reader, How about the US Women’s Soccer team? That was some fantastic game against Japan. #USAvsJPN Did you watch it? Congrats to the whole team. And Carli Lloyd? Just amazing. This morning I woke thinking about her and how …[Continue]

Dear Reader, Happy birthday, Ben Franklin! In his honor, I added a few Franklin quotes to Light a Fire. I find his wisdom timeless. See ya on the Net, Barbara J. Feldman “Surfing the Net with Kids” https://www.surfnetkids.com Ben Franklin …[Continue]

Dear Reader, Happy 2021! Finally! Br-r-r-r. It’s been cold in San Diego. Hope you’re staying warm and healthy. See ya on the Net, Barbara J. Feldman “Surfing the Net with Kids” https://www.surfnetkids.com Static Electricity https://www.surfnetkids.com/resources/static-electricity/ Static Electricity Printable(** for Premium …[Continue]