"NURSERY UNIVERSITY" Documentary Shines Light on Need for Early Childhood Development programs in Oregon

 

CHILDREN’S INSTITUTE HOSTS PORTLAND PREMIER OF CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED DOCUMENTARY NURSERY UNIVERSITY

On June 10, the Children’s Institute will host the Portland premier of the critically acclaimed documentary NURSERY UNIVERSITY.

Set in New York City, the epicenter of a nationwide phenomenon, NURSERY UNIVERSITY provides a good-humored look at the competitive environment of nursery school admissions. The film follows five families attempting to secure placement in preschools with limited space and high price tags. » Read more

The Potty Project - website dedicated to the trials, joys, and downright fun of potty training

 

Conglomerate Kimberly-Clark has taken a reality-TV approach to explore the "joys and stresses of potty training," with a series of documentary-style videos. The effort -- "Pull-Ups Potty Project," an extensive website, and basically, ad campaign for Pull-Ups -- offers videos, a parent resource center, places for parents to chat, and of course, Pull-Ups product and special-offer site.

www.pull-upspottyproject.com/ » Read more

Goodnight Room - a children's classic, but why?

 

With NW Children's Theater about to open its production of "Goodnight Room" this weekend (p.s. we have tickets to give away!), parents I've talked to around town have all wondered what it is about the book that makes is such a classic.

A great criticism in » Read more

Dictionaraoke: Green Eggs and Ham

 

You thought Jesse Jackson was the master of the Dr. Seuss classic, "Green Eggs and Ham." Well, wait until you hear it read aloud by audio clips from online dictionaries. Thanks to Greasy Kid Stuff for introducing us to the fun of karaoke + the word power of the dictionary + one of our fave tomes.

http://www.stark-effect.com/doke.html

Greasy Kid Stuff airs Saturday mornings on 94.7 here in Portland.
http://www.greasykidstuff.net/

Web Favorites: For Parents - Today is Fun

 

www.todayisfun.com/blog
This blog is designed to help adults entertain the kids in their lives. The ideas here will keep kids happy and occupied for hours on end, without you having to spend money or buy more stuff. Some categories include Waiting Room activities, things to do at a restaurant, good for the car, and so on. Simple fun activities that sort of make you think you’re not very creative for not coming up with them yourself! » Read more

Web Favorites: For Parents - Common Sense Media

 

www.commonsensemedia.org
Reviews websites, tv shows, dvds, video games and provides detailed analysis. Common Sense tells parents what they need to know, provide guidelines on the show’s age appropriateness (to the year), warns of any violence or sex, highlights the overall message of the show and also reviews whether its any good.

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Web Favorites: Blurb

 

www.blurb.com

Make your own book – upload a few photos, add some copy and you’re a publisher. What a great way to remember a vacation or holiday!

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Web Favorites: Storytelling sites - Storyline Online

 

www.storylineonline.net
On this site designed for kids to navigate themselves, Hollywood stars (mainly those recognizable to tweens) reads book aloud in well-produced and engaging online videos. The words can show up on screen as captions, so following along. Each book comes with extended learning opportunities – discussion questions, downloads and so on.

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Web Favorites: Storytelling sites - Story Nory

 

www.storynory.com
Classic and original audio tales read aloud. You can stream or download these gems, which are told with great, animated enthusiasm in crisp English accents. Pretty good collection of stories from which to stream, download, catch in itunes or in an iphone. This is a perfect site to bring up if you are trying to get something done on the computer but your kids want to be with you.

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Web Favorites: Video's for everyone: Youtube

 

www.youtube.com
This is a no-brainer! You can find clips of anything on here. We use it to demonstrate an activity the kidlets have never seen before, such as skiing, or gymnastics, and of course, for short videos or show clips to entertain our little ones. You can find clips of favorite shows, yours and theirs, trailers, plus user-generated video. I feel dumb even trying to describe YouTube, because I am most certain you know what it is. » Read more

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