April is National Humor Month, so it’s time to LOL* as we discover the funniest jokes on the Internet. And lest you feel like you’re wasting your time, remember, according to many studies, laughter is good for you. What better …[Continue]
Fairy Tales and Fables
As both readers and writers, we return to fairy tale themes again and again, gleaning new meaning from each encounter. These are stories that survived and evolved for hundreds of years. Read them again (or for the first time) and …[Continue]
Story Hour
Like story hour in the classroom or at your local library, the following read-along books are narrated and illustrated. Of course, these online stories don’t replace printed books, but are simply another way to expose our children to the joys …[Continue]
Lord of the Rings
Although I was a huge J.R.R. Tolkien fan in my youth, neither of my kids has read his books. Maybe the release of the first “Lord of the Rings” movie will inspire them (and countless others) to explore the magical …[Continue]
J.K. Rowling
Often compared to best-selling children’s author Roald Dahl, J.K. Rowling is the biggest thing to hit children’s literature since, well, since Roald Dahl. If you enjoy either reading or writing, you’ll want to know more about the British mom who …[Continue]
Online News for Students
Parents and teachers from coast-to-coast have been asking me for news sites for kids. With so much to absorb and understand, we need to discuss current events with our children and not let the television be the last word on …[Continue]
Roald Dahl
Roald Dahl was a writer with a wild imagination, and a gift for sharing his vision. Some of his children’s books have been made into movies. Perhaps you’ve seen “Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,” “James and Giant Peach” or …[Continue]
Online Harry Potter Games
Although it’s been a year since the last Harry Potter book was published, and the Harry Potter movie isn’t due until November, there is still plenty of Harry Potter to be found online. Today’s picks are sites that feature online …[Continue]
Publish Your Poetry Online
Having access to the Internet is like having a printing press in your home, classroom or library. Now your children’s poetic gems do not have to languish on the refrigerator door, they can be published. Family home pages and school …[Continue]
Sign Language
American Sign Language is a rich language of gestures and hand symbols. Each gesture represents either a concept, a word or a letter. In those cases where a gesture doesn’t exist for a particular idea, a word can be spelled …[Continue]
