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Reading Eggs Program Review Update

Reading Eggs Program Review Update

photo credit: abbamouse I had talked briefly about the Reading Eggs program a couple of months ago, and I just wanted to provide an update with some additional thoughts.  Overall, I think that it is a great supplemental program to reading, but there are some potential drawbacks that prevented me from purchasing the program. First, I want to just say that my son loved the program.  He was very excited to “crack” the different eggs open, and would often ask to play.  For us, the main drawback was that he could guess until he obtained the correct answer without...

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We found a program for the kid

If you’ve been following some of my previous posts, you know that a recent source of stress in our lives has been finding a program for the kid for the next school year.  It seems like some good karma has come our way, and we found something that is a great fit. My kid is only 2, so we’re trying to find something that doesn’t last all day, but gives him the chance to interact with other kids.  We always go to the free story time at our local library (as well as visit the library at least once...

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Free books for kids from Dolly Parton

We are regular visitors to our local library.  A month or so ago, I was a little surprised to see Dolly Parton’s smiling face on a brochure at the children’s desk.  After a moment of wondering how Dolly manages to look exactly the same as she did 25 years ago, curiosity got the best of me and I picked up the brochure. Dolly, bless her soul, has started a program called the Imagination Library.  This program partners with local communities to provide free books (1 per month) for any child under the age of 5 who signs up.  Here...

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Take free classes with HP

There are a lot of short classes on a variety of topics available for free at Hewlett- Packard’s Learning Center. Topics include Windows Vista, Microsoft Office programs, networking, and general business skills. The classes usually run for 6 weeks, and there are forums to keep things interactive. I have taken one course so far; I didn’t participate in the forums, but I found the information to be useful. I just signed up for a course on Flash animation (it starts on 8 May if you are interested). Just thought I would share in case you are looking to update...

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How would you handle this situation?

The ignorance of people never ceases to amaze me. I do need to divulge a little personal information to put this story in its proper context.  I have dark hair and eyes, but am not sure of my ethnic heritage because I do not know my father.  My mom is Caucasian, but I don’t really look like her.  If I had to guess, I would suspect that I may be Native American as well, but your guess is as good as mine. So here’s my story: There is a mother in our parent-child program who is somewhat annoying.  Up...

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