Disclosure: I participated in this program on behalf of The Fred Rogers Company and The Motherhood. All opinions are my own. One show I distinctly remember from my childhood was Mr. Roger's Neighborhood. I remember Trolley and the Land of Make Believe. I remember how much I loved the show. It wasn't until a very unique conference call yesterday with Sarah Wallendjack, Producer for Daniel … [Read more...]
Bubble Guppies and Team Umizoomi: Into the Snow We Go DVD (review & giveaway)
Jemma was one happy girl last week when this latest DVD arrived on our doorstep. She loves "Ubble Uppies" (or Bubble Guppies as the rest of us call them) and carried the box around for a good hour waiting for her turn to watch the movie. I put this on during her lunch time and she actually ate, sitting in her chair (it's a miracle), and watched this the whole time. What makes the DVD even better … [Read more...]
Let’s Learn: 123s and Let’s Learn: ABCs are fun (and educational too)! (DVD review)
Joley is pretty much the typical 4 year old. She wants to learn but she wants to learn on her time. Well, as a mom, I want her to have her basic skills well in advance of truly "needing" them for school purposes. I want her to know all she needs to know as soon as she is able. That can be tricky though at times. Enter DVDs. Joley still thinks Dora is pretty cool. So, when Dora wants to … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday – Week 22
So much has changed in the past school year. For one, my boy is not longer a little boy. He is growing before my eyes! Here he is on day one of preschool... And here he is last Thursday on his last day of preschool. I am so proud of my boy. He has turned into the most amazing little kid... so kind, so loving, good manners... just an all-around good boy. In a few short months … [Read more...]
Preschool Success
I mentioned last week that Johnny started preschool. He is going to a local church program and goes Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings. His best buddy Jack is in his classroom and the little girl that I babysit goes to the same school (different teacher). I had a good feeling that Johnny would do well in school because of how great he did over the summer at Vacation Bible School but I … [Read more...]