| Keeping it Fresh: the bTucson IdeaZine for Kids and Parents http://bTucson.com/mailman/listinfo/ideazine-kids We all have times when we feel inspired, and other times when the day seems to drag on in gray. Here is a chance to share those inspirations and help the rest of us break out of the rut on those other days! Questions and requests also welcome! Departments: Mini-Adventures - Nature News - Learning Tips - Books Reviews - Quotes & Notes ******************************************************** Mini-Adventures Planning 30 minutes of something you've never done before can make even a busy errand-day memorable. Here are a few we've tried recently: A walk over the RattleSnake bridge : we've all driven under it, but walking over it is a bit of a thrill. My daughters found it scary at first, then exciting, and there is a small playground on the other side if ...read more... | add comment |
| Love 2 Sign LLC http://www.love2sign.net Using American Sign Language to enhance communication and literacy in babies, toddlers, preschoolers and older children. Offering classes and workshops for children and parents. Teachers and professionals, too." | add comment |
| The Parent Connection http://theparentconnectionaz.org 5326 East Pima Street (520)321-1500 | add comment |
| Tucson MommyMixer: Need a Babysitter? http://www.mommymixer.com 512.480.3113 Come to MommyMixer, the hot new service that connects college students looking for fun babysitting jobs with busy families that need occasional help. All this, while shopping at hip boutiques around town. There's no better way to get hooked up with the babysitter of your dreams! Tuesday, February 26th, 2008 Max & Maudes 7111 N. Oracle Road Casas Adobes Plaza 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. If you can make it . . . 1) Go to the Tucson link at www.mommymixer.com. 2) Fill out the form & make your payment to register. $100 for new clients $75 for returning clients 3) Come to the mixer and find great babysitters! Space is limited." | add comment |
| ¡Español para los Niños!
(or, Spanish for Kids!) I wish I'd learned a second language during those sensitive years when it is supposed to be so much easier to pick up! So now with my 2-year old, I've been on the lookout for Spanish learning opportunties. Between the public libraries and Parent Connection, we've made a pretty good start. The Sam Lena and Quincie Douglas libraries have weekly storytimes en Español at 10:30 AM Thursday and 11 AM Wednesday, respectively (see http://tppl.org ). Once the librarian has read us a book in Spanish and explained the translation, it's easier for me to take it home and reread it to my kids. Spanish is an entirely phonetic language, so once you know a few pronunciation rules you can read aloud even if you may not understand all the words! Then, the Parent Connection, an excellent family r ...read more... | add comment |
Summer Reading Favorites
| Bad News, I'm In Charge Good Dino Books | There's a Bird on Your Head Vet Volunteers series |