Choosing Best Kids' Toys and Christmas Presents

One of my favorite parts of Christmas is buying gifts for kids. I love choosing toys, but I'm very picky. I demand that toy gifts I buy have some intrinsic educational value. And there are a lot of junk toys on the market. How do you wade through the chaff to find the best gifts for kids? Focus on interactive, active and hands-on. Avoid anything with a screen and battery! Here's the complete guide from a 25-year veteran teacher and 24-year mom of four.  Read more

Free Printable Ironman Coloring Pages

Free Printable Ironman Coloring Pages Both "Ironman" films, Ironman 2008 and Ironman 2 in 2010 have been super-duper action packed and uber popular. Robert Downey, Jr. is pretty convincing. Here are free printable Ironman coloring pages.

Free Game Site at AGame: Fun and Educational

Free Safe Online Game Website: AGame In the world of technology and online game play, it's difficult for parents to know which game websites have safer gaming options for children. Here is a game website that offers fun, free games for kids in upper elementary and middle school. Read More

Free Printable Charlie Bone Games, Activities

Free Printable Charlie Bone Games, Jenny Nimmo: Review and Free Activities In 2002, British author Jenny Nimmo gave us Midnight for Charlie Bone. The Charlie Bone books series has grown to six and is finding a delighted audience with children and teens. Here are links for free Charlie Bone activities and games. Read More

Free Educational Game 'Whizz Wordz' at Addicting Games

Free Educational Online Word Puzzle Gaming- Whizz Wordz Since my daughter's Webkinz account expired I can't play Cash Cow 2, I searched online games. I don't like most online gaming, action, shooter, MMORPG, but I love word puzzles. Addicting Games Whizz Wordz is free to play and my new fave. Read More

Medieval Time Travel Guide

What to Do If You Are Warped into WoW, Runescape or other Medieval MMORPG So, you're a World of Warcraft gamer? Well, then you really need to read this! An overly cautious historian with a vivid imagination offers up to the minute practical advice for anyone inadvertently or purposely traveling through time, especially to the middle ages. View more »

Free Printable Batman Dark Knight Activities

Free Printable Dark Knight Batman Coloring Pages Websites with over 100 free printable Batman The Dark Knight coloring pages to print and color. Some retro Batman DC comics, original Batman coloring pages from the old cartoon, plus coloring pages from the many Batman movies. View more »