Whimsical Tales!
By Arlene Richards | June 29, 2009
Bingzy wants kids to explore their creative side. In the book, That’s Bingzy!, Bingzy says,”When I quiet myself and let thoughts soar, I can create things never seen before. My mind becomes an open door to a world I can explore.” Kids need special motivation and proper writing tools to take advantage of those creative moments. This is when Whimsical Tales writing kits come in handy.
Whimsical Tales writing kits will bring out that aspiring author or illustrator in them. The fun, interesting themes motivates children to express themselves through writing and drawing. Once the child is finished, their completed books are special keepsakes to be cherished by friends and family.
Whimsical Tales was developed to help children practice their writing skills through easy to use kits. The kits provide children a way to create their own books. Included are all the essential writing supplies for children to complete their project successfully. The variety of themes such as Family, Holiday, Vacation, etc., are designed to fuel young imaginations. Included are templates for each book part, graphic organizers, and even a camera to inspire children.
The founders of the company have more than 40 years of experience in teaching. As a teacher and reading specialist they applied what has worked in their classroom in creating these motivational kits.
Ready for a little more excitement? The Whimsical Tales site also provides some great games for your child’s enjoyment such as:
Alpha-Zoo Concentration Game is great fun! Developing memory skills is a must so check it out!
Chicktionary is a barnyard game played between you and seven hens. Each hen bears a letter. Use the letters to spell as many words as you can before time runs out. This game will definitely increase word building skills.
So who knows…maybe your child will be the next J.K Rowlings! You’ll never know unless they start developing that creative side.
Another great Tuesday Treat.
The Bing Note Team!
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PBS Kids: Explore & Learn
By Arlene Richards | June 22, 2009
PBS Kids! is chock-full of fun stuff to do, which could take days or even weeks to explore. Parents will love PBS Kids! It’s full of high-interest, safe sites for children. Kids can return repeatedly and still find new places to explore. The individual sites are based on PBS children’s television programs and are full of familiar characters. Targeted at a variety of grade levels, many of the sites are appropriate for a wide range; others, such as Sesame Street (Pre K-k) or Way Back (2-6), are intended for a narrower audience. Several of the sites also have navigational help sections to help parents guide their young children around the site. PBS is known for its high-quality education programing, and this web site maintains the standard. Have fun!
Power Words will certainly help kids develop their vocabulary along with improving their listening skills.
Planetary Rescue Squad Kids have to launch a package of spare parts to a broken down jeep trapped behind a giant rock. They need to adjust the force and angle of the launcher to make a successful launch. Lots of learning taking place to successfully deliver the spare parts!
Funny Photos It’s easy and a lot of fun determining what is wrong in the photo.
Happy Exploring!
The Bing Note Team
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The World Almanac For Kids
By Eric Richards | June 15, 2009
Summer is here and school is out. Hurray! But…lets keep kids stimulated by engaging them in
meaningful, but still fun activities.
This week we thought we’d focus on a website for kids that are a bit older. The World Almanac for Kids website offers tons of new facts, fresh puzzles, and colorful pictures stimulating interest in science, animals, language, the environment, and a host of other fields.
Are you looking for the perfect summer reading list for your child? Check out “Some All-Time Favorites” in the Book section. Ten favorite library books are listed making it easy for you and your child. Is your child interested in poetry? You will also find a list of poetry books.
So take time to explore www.worldalmanacforkids.com and find educational and fun activities for your child. Here’s to a productive summer!
Another Tuesday Treat from me to you.
Eric Richards
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