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Comment on 10 Free Phonics Techniques Blogs by Sandra Bright

Sandra Bright — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 11:45:33 +0000

Thanks Margo for your really helpful article and all those useful links! You have no idea how useful it is to me.

My daughters are 4 and 7 this year and they love their phonics lessons. They are reading quite well for their age, if I must say so myself.

When I am free I surf the net looking for good phonics websites because my kids are crazy about phonics. We found this website last week with wonderful phonics lessons and funny stories. There were lots of examples for each phonics sound. And the clip art was beautiful too. A word of warning though – the introduction to each lesson is a trifle long. But overall, it was a well-designed site with really helpful lessons. And my kids found it fun too. You might want to add this site to your list of recommendations.

I hope I have helped!

Comment on Public vs. Private School by Enzo

Enzo — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 06:39:47 +0000

There are some good public schools, but most are not that great. Very few public schools can compete with private schools. The kids in private schools do way better. If you can afford it, send your kid to a private school.

Comment on Parents Know Best by dashboard replacements

dashboard replacements — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 21:20:45 +0000

So is this a computer program that has all of these components built in? Or would I have to get separate programs to handle these different tasks with my kids?

Comment on 6 Signs That Your Child Might Be Gifted by Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 18:43:22 +0000

Growing up as a gifted child myself, recognizing that I was different, but not realizing what it meant until age fifteen, made the beginning of my transition from childhood to adulthood challenging at best. As Jennine above says ‘these kids want nothing more than not to be different’ but denying potential gifts is also detrimental. This article is wonderful not only for the parents of a gifted child but for the child him/herself. Aknowledging and even learning to embrace their gift is oh so important so that the child knows how to deal with themself and how to ‘direct their thoughts’ as mentioned in sign number three. Thanks so much for sharing!!

Comment on Online Safety for Children by Ettie Kempen

Ettie Kempen — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 18:39:13 +0000

Crazy, this article is completly unrelated to what I was looking up on google, however your page comes up on the first page?! I'm guessing that your doing something right if Google trusts your blog enough to put you on the first page of a non related search. :)

Comment on 7 fun and frugal summertime activities by Stephen at the greatest camp

Stephen at the greatest camp — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 15:03:54 +0000

Something to add to your list: Visit a county or state park. The fees are usually minimal and you can stay all day. Get the kids involved in packing a lunch and have a picnic in the shade (choose the sun if your cold!). What we do at our Texas summer camp is bring plant and animal identification books and try to locate as many as we can! Do not forgot to bring plenty of water and always check the maps of the park before you plan.

Comment on 7 Ways to Help Your Child’s Teacher by cara

cara — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 21:47:56 +0000

Having kids write a personal note to the teacher is a great idea. Giving teaching supplies is one thing, but adding a personal touch is extra special.

Comment on 3 Fun Ways to Practice Handwriting with Your Kids by dana

dana — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 18:34:17 +0000

I am a happy mother. My sons handwriting was awful until I found a program called http://www.fonts4teachers.com I use it all the time!!!!!!
Dana
home school mom

Comment on Get Zoodles at your local library! by rachel

rachel — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 21:29:31 +0000

Yes! Any school district is free to use Zoodles as they please. We have some recommended steps, and we are offering a year of free Premium Membership for schools who’d like to participate in our research. Email us at feedback@zoodles.com if you’re interested in participating!

Comment on Introducing a new mode for Android phones – Kid Mode by rachel

rachel — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 21:28:32 +0000

You’re very welcome! Glad your daughter’s enjoying it :-)

Comment on Introducing a new mode for Android phones – Kid Mode by rachel

rachel — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 21:28:14 +0000

Hi Don,

Sorry we didn’t see this comment sooner! The iPhone app is out now, so check it out if you haven’t already!

Best,
Rachel

Associate Product Manager

Comment on How to make your iPhone kid friendly by kendall

kendall — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 03:07:52 +0000

THANKS! So glad I went to the second page of results for “kid friendly ipod” This is exactly what I was looking for.

Comment on Introducing a new mode for Android phones – Kid Mode by Don

Don — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 21:20:03 +0000

You should update your iPhone page with the ability to enter an email address and be contacted when the iPhone app launches.

Comment on Introducing a new mode for Android phones – Kid Mode by taneya

taneya — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 17:04:39 +0000

Thank you for making the Android app! I have installed it for my daughter and she loves it. Unfortunately, my smartphone does not run flash so we can’t play the games, but she loves the videos!

Comment on Get Zoodles at your local library! by Bob

Bob — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 19:44:52 +0000

Are you thinking of using your service for school districts? our district Just started an elementary tech program this year and I’m looking for software that doesn’t take alot of space on computers hard drives.

Comment on Public vs. Private School by Jon T

Jon T — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 03:49:44 +0000

I believe that private school. Would be a great option if A you don't' live in the greatest environment, or B The school has great qualities that the public school doesn't offer your child. My daughter was enrolled in a private school because she had some serious substance abuse problems, I had to find a school that helped with troubled teens. I think it all depends on the needs you and your child.

Comment on Introducing a new mode for Android phones – Kid Mode by rachel

rachel — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:32:41 +0000

Hi Annie,

We’re working on something for the iPhone and should be announcing it very shortly!!

Maybe wishes do come true :-)

Rachel

Comment on Introducing a new mode for Android phones – Kid Mode by rachel

rachel — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:29:57 +0000

Hi Preston,

We probably already exchanged notes over at the Tech Crunch article, but just in case others are having difficulty with Kid Mode, here are the steps to activate the Home Lock feature:

1) Launch the App.
2) On the screen where you pick which child is going to play, tap the Menu button on your phone and draw a Z to enter Settings.
3) In the Settings menu, select the check box to lock the home button. Then hit back.
4) Now you will be prompted by Android to allow Kid Mode to take over your Home button (only when the app is running).
5) Activate the Home Lock feature by tapping “Use by default for this action” and then tapping “Kid Mode”.

If you have any problems just email us: Support [AT] Zoodles . Com

Comment on Introducing a new mode for Android phones – Kid Mode by annie

annie — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:18:22 +0000

I was just saying to my husband that I wished they had this on the iphone. I can wish can’t I?

Comment on Introducing a new mode for Android phones – Kid Mode by Preston

Preston — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:55:09 +0000

I love the idea but when I install it the home button still works when running kid mode – is there any way to disable this? I’m running it on an evo if that matters.