Game of the Month: Rat-a-Tat Cat

May 15, 2013
Rat-a-Tat-Cat card game from Gamewright works mental math and memoryskills.

Rat-a-Tat Cat is a card game for kids from Gamewright that requires players to use simple strategy, mathematical and memory skills. It has won tons of awards, including the Mensa Select award. I love it when our favorite games are recognized by Mensa because that makes me feel super-smart. I mean, winning obviously proves I’m… Keep Reading →

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{Summer Reading} Chapter Books for Independent Reading

May 13, 2013
sun summer reading

If you are preparing a summer reading list for your third grader, this book list will be right up your alley. Kiddo will be entering 3rd grade in the fall, so I’ve been searching out some chapter books with a summer theme for his independent reading. The reading level of these books falls in the… Keep Reading →

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Cards to Color for Mom and Dad

May 7, 2013
Mother's Day Father's Day Printable Card to Color

This month children’s book illustrator Melanie Hope Greenberg is offering up two darling printable coloring pages that serve as great little cards for mom or dad. They are printable if you want a quick Mother’s Day or Father’s Day card to color at the restaurant while waiting for your traditional brunch, or you can save… Keep Reading →

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{Summer Reading} Read-Alouds

May 6, 2013
sun summer reading

Ah, summer reading. Warmer days have begun and now is a good time to choose a few summer read alouds. There are few things more pleasant than cracking open a book on a lovely, sunny day. My kids and I have picked out a stack of books to read aloud when we are lounging outdoors… Keep Reading →

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More Great Book Lists from The Children’s Bookshelf

May 5, 2013
kids book lists on bullying, Native Americas, poetry, birthday and penguins

I found some wonderful resources last week through The Children’s Bookshelf, including a few new book lists to add to my ever-growing collection of titles to check out from the library. If you missed the linky last week because of Screen-Free Week, I’m sure you had a relaxing time away from the computer and no… Keep Reading →

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