Fans of Sesame Street can now extend the fun with their favorite pals through a new magazine. Fun to Learn with Sesame Street launches on newsstands and via subscription tomorrow (December 13) in the U.S. and Canada. Aimed at Sesame Street’s preschool fans, each 36-page issue will contain stories, an educational and interactive 16-page pull-out […]
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What was your favorite toy as a child? If your children were asked to choose their favorite toy, what would be on the list? Photographer Gabriele Galimberti posed this very question to children around the world. He took a photo of each child as they posed with their favorites. Children from wealthier families living in
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Sesame Street has been inviting television viewers to learn about “the people in your neighborhood; the people that you meet each day” for more than 40 years. During the month of April, viewers of Sesame Street’s YouTube channel are invited to learn about the people around Sesame Street’s neighborhood, which includes New York City’s famed
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As a mom of a beautiful and intelligent little girl, I was very motivated in teaching her to read. But as you probably know, most children don’t start actually “reading” until around 6 years, and I believe that every child is different and will learn at their own pace. It is very important that we
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As a mom raising a bilingual and bicultural child, I’m well aware of the importance of play for so many aspects of my daughter’s development. We know that immersing her in the Spanish language in fun and engaging ways is the best way for her to absorb the language. Not only do we want her
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In this technologically advanced society it’s no surprise that children as young as three and four are getting in on the hype. Studies have shown that children who have computers at home performed much higher in reading and math than children who do not have access to computers. My 4 year old son is a
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In an age when public and private preschools are nearly impossible to enroll in, it can be frustrating and down-right difficult to think of new and fun ways to reinforce learning and introduce important skills at home. Preschoolers are hungry to learn though and nearly everything in your home can be used to reinforce important life
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Transitioning your younger children to days without their older siblings This year my son will be in the 1st grade. It’s a huge transition not only for him but also for my 4 year old daughter who hasn’t yet experienced a full day without him home. There is also the issue that it’s a milestone
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Every parent knows the tremendous value of a good toy, but often overlooked are the educational toys benefits. “Play is an essential component of healthy child development,” says Cindy Haines, MD, Chief Medical Officer of HealthDay News. “Play not only contributes to a child’s cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being, it also offers numerous opportunities for
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I’m afraid I’ve been spending way too much time over the past couple of evenings (and one afternoon) going through a very cool site for kids…from our own government.
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Earlier this week, a major piece in the New York Times announced refund to parents who had purchased its Baby Einstein videos because they aren’t “educational.”
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