Surfing the Net with Kids

Dear Reader, I started studying computer programming at the age of twelve, which is not so young in today’s context. But my first computer class was in 1965! I loved the logic and the thrill of problem solving, and it …[Continue]

Dear Reader, I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We celebrated outside with 20 family members and close friends. As usual, San Diego did its part by providing us with a sunny afternoon. On Friday, I went boogie boarding in …[Continue]

Dear Reader, For more Thanksgiving resources from Surfnetkids, here’s a link for you: https://www.surfnetkids.com/go/3545/thanksgiving-resources/. Now, back to my Thanksgiving menu planning. See ya on the Net, Barbara J. Feldman “Surfing the Net with Kids” https://www.surfnetkids.com Pilgrims of Plymouth https://www.surfnetkids.com/resources/pilgrims-of-plymouth/ Pilgrims …[Continue]

Dear Reader, I shared a few Halloween resources last week, but here is a more comprehensive list: https://www.surfnetkids.com/go/482/halloween-resources/. Enjoy! See ya on the Net, Barbara J. Feldman “Surfing the Net with Kids” https://www.surfnetkids.com Chemistry https://www.surfnetkids.com/resources/chemistry/ Chemistry Printable(** for Premium Members …[Continue]

Dear Reader, And … it’s October! Have you started planning your costumes yet? Here are a few resources to help you out: Online Halloween Games from Surfnetkids Halloween Fun also from Surfnetkids Halloween Coloring Pages, from (you guessed it!) Surfnetkids …[Continue]

Dear Reader, L’shana tova to my Jewish readers. Today’s topic is in celebration of October’s status as International Dinosaur Month. See ya on the Net, Barbara J. Feldman “Surfing the Net with Kids” https://www.surfnetkids.com Dinosaurs https://www.surfnetkids.com/resources/dinosaurs/ Dinosaurs Printable(** for Premium …[Continue]

Dear Reader, Did you know that September is Save the Koala month? In addition to these online resources, be sure to check out the Koala coloring pages. See ya on the Net, Barbara J. Feldman “Surfing the Net with Kids” …[Continue]

Dear Reader, It was a perfect boogie-boarding morning at the beach today. The summer crowds are gone, but in San Diego the summer weather and warm oceans temps linger on. Hope your back-to-school transition is smooth and you take time …[Continue]

Dear Reader, A few weeks ago, around the time that the migrating monarch butterfly was declared endangered, my husband brought home four native milkweed plants, which we planted in our backyard. Native milkweed is the only host for monarch butterfly …[Continue]

Dear Reader, Today’s topic is in honor of Orville Wright’s birthday on August 19, 1871. I can’t imagine a world without air travel, can you? See ya on the Net, Barbara J. Feldman “Surfing the Net with Kids” https://www.surfnetkids.com Wright …[Continue]

Dear Reader, Today’s Magnetism topic is in honor of Hans Christian Ørsted’s birthday, 14 August 14, 1777. Ørsted (1777 — 1851) was the Danish physicist and chemist who discovered that electric currents create magnetic fields. His work led to understanding …[Continue]

Dear Reader, In celebration of Francis Scott Key’s birthday (Aug 1, 1779), today’s topic is the Star Spangled Banner. For more August anniversaries and holidays, visit the Surfnetkids August Calendar. See ya on the Net, Barbara J. Feldman “Surfing the …[Continue]