I’m a big fan of the iPads and Kindle devices for kids, but sometimes its a little hard to find the right educational apps… Little Scholar is the perfect solution – its a device that comes loaded with early learning workbooks, flashcards, and software are designed by educators and focused on developing success in math, reading, spelling and more.
All of School Zone’s rewarding educational knowledge is now available in Little Scholar. Little Scholar is designed to teach kids 3-7 the essential skills needed for school and is the only tablet that comes fully-loaded with 200+ uniquely fun apps, books, songs, and videos (a $390 value). Parents also love the A+ app that allows them to track progress and guide their child’s learning.
Ready to play – no extra purchases, downloads, or Wi-Fi needed (although additional content can be uploaded) it was designed for little hands with a large 8-inch screen, textured easy-grip protective bumper, and extended 5-foot power cord.
IF you’re in the market now – you can find them from $149-199 but if you hang out till the fall there is a new and improved version coming to Toys R Us (heres the current version!). For more information check out School Zone’s website.
Pull-Ups is having an awesome event coming up very soon. On March 5, we are celebrating Potty Dance Day and across the United States there will be many different Potty Dance Parties.As a part of this speciail day you will also be able to Watch Ralph’s World perform the Potty Dance live in concert and learn the moves while attending a Potty Dance Party in cities across the country. Click on a city below to sign up to attend an event near you!
Not nearby those cities try… doing it online Saturday, March 5, 2011; 11:30am EST – 12:30pm EST Tune in at www.Pull-Ups.com at 11:30am EST for a special LIVE streamed concert from children’s music group, Ralph’s World, where they’ll be performing The Potty Dance RSVP: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=194691407223626&index=1
Here’s some quick Q&A for tips
Q. My child was having potty training success but suddenly decided that he/she no longer wants to use the potty. How can we get back on track?
A. A child may begin to demonstrate a power struggle with a parent, where the child wants to take control of the potty training process. Consider taking a break from mentioning the potty training to your child, and focus on other developmental milestones. You may find that your child takes control of the situation on his/her own altogether and has consistent potty training success.
Q. My child has no interest in potty training. What we can do to get him/her interested?
A. Some children, even at the age of 3, just aren’t ready to begin the potty training process. Try looking for your child’s cues on when they might be ready, as there really is no magic age for beginning the process, and consider beginning potty training at that point. It may even take the encouragement of a grandparent, teacher or other mentor to get your tot motivated.
Q. What can my family do to make potty training less stressful and more fun for my child?
A. You can begin making the process more light-hearted from the get-go simply by ensuring your approach isn’t so serious. Celebrate your child’s achievements by dancing or providing them a reward, like stickers or candy, and have a good time. Although potty training can be hard work, try to relax, avoid putting pressure on yourself and your child, and trust that success will happen eventually.
To enter the giveaway comment below with your Potty Training Question… 2 lucky winners will win this cool prize pack plus their question answered by Jen Singer the creator of MommaSaid.net YAH!
I was sent a copy of Carol Roth’s new book The Entrepreneur Equation to read and review. Carol gives the reader a no holds barred look at what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. This is the book that doesn’t dance around the secret sauce it tells you what you need to put in to make it all work. You can go to business school get your MBA and I would still say you need to read this book.
Why should you even listen to Carol? Carol has an amazing background in not only helping entrepreneurs like you, but she’s helped companies raise over $1 billion in capital. She knows her stuff, which is why MSNBC, FOX Business and many other business outlets consistently feature Carol’s advice.
I believe this book should be required reading for both aspiring and existing business owners. There is some great stuff going on http://theentrepreneurequation.com including some special offers – say a limited edition doll if you purchase 10 books at a time. Since I have the feeling you’ll be watching Carol from you’re living room this time next year – it might truly be a great collectors item.
Carol wants entrepreneurs to succeed and while the book might make you a bit discourage you from quitting your day job its all about taking the risk to be an entrepreneur a person who is simultaneously passionate and realistic will do the work laid out in the book can use it to become successful. This is not a get rich quick book, there is no buy 12 sell to 12 and have them sell to their 12 pyramid schemes. This is a book that will challenge you in ways that you may not have thought and because of that it is a good book to read.
As a token of our appreciation and a treat for the upcoming holiday season, we are giving a gift from our family to yours – two apps for FREE!
The promo will run Thanksgiving Day, November 24th, just before midnight, through Monday, November 29th at midnight. During that time, you will be able to download – FREE — both The Velveteen Rabbit ( http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-velveteen-rabbit/id395279598?mt=8 )and The Night Before Christmas ( http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-night-before-christmas/id404806295?mt=8 ), a brand new app just added to the Ruckus library. Both of these classic stories are narrated by Meryl Streep and contain beautiful artwork and music. Think of it as a little Meryl Streep gift from us.
I’ve gotten a chance to watch the amazing job that Ruckus has done with Robin Williams in Pecos Bill. The artwork is amazing and the voice over talent is second to none. The other book i checked out was John Henry which is voiced over by Denzel Washington.
I do have some giveaways for these great ebooks coming up but you’ll need to be a fan on facebook… http://facebook.com/dadarocks also I figure that Ruckus was sooo nice in giving these away for free that should be enough!
The Scholastic Store is hosting a Stars Wars event on Saturday, October 23 from 1-5pm. Kids of all ages (and their parents) can hang out with Star Wars Storm Troopers and maybe even a member of the Droid Detachment! There will be classes for young paduwans and a chance to win a copy of the new book, Millennium Falcon.
Scholastic Store has some pretty awesome events coming up and usually they’re free, check the calendar here. While not everyone can make it to the store Saturday for this awesome party – Scholastic is blasting off with a rad giveaway for anyone in the US to win.
I’ve been reading these books (well not Millennium Falcon I’ve put that away since its pretty awesome and sooo not a toddler book, and I really like it myself.) to my kiddo. Its great to connect to something so Daddy – I grew up on Star Wars having an alphabet book that could use the word Droid is pretty cool!
Star Wars: ABC
Star Wars: ABC is an alphabetical adventure through the imaginative and intergalactic world of Star Wars featuring the names and images of the most popular characters, droids, spaceships, and creatures in this galaxy far, far away. Ages 0+, $12.99.
STAR WARS SPACESHIPS
A perfect introduction to the Star Wars universe, this board book features the names and images of the most iconic spaceships coupled with simple text, as the Millennium Falcon, TIE Fighters, and X-Wings blast across outer space. Designed for the young Jedi-in-training, Star Wars: Spaceships will take children to a galaxy far, far away…into an epic story that was a defining moment for many of today’s parents. The Force is strong with this book. Ages 4+, $7.99.
STAR WARS Millennium Falcon
For older STAR WARS fans, this novelty format dissects the most famous ship in the galaxy section-by-section, revealing the ship’s secrets and special modifications. Includes technical notes from Han Solo as well as a detailed overview of each of the ship’s main functions. All ages. For the older Jedi, $21.99.
How to win it… Contest ends 11:59pm EST. October 28, 2010.
You must comment telling us who your favorite Star Wars character is, please include some method for us to contact you in the comment (twitter or email)
