Barbara Feldman: Site Seeing

Exciting Changes and Wild Things

With both my kids being seniors (one college, one high school) there is so much exciting stuff going on in their lives: college applications, job interviews, and so on. And... Continue reading "Exciting Changes and Wild Things"

Halloween Resources

Did you know that in addition to being Halloween, October 31 is also Magic Day? That's why I chose Magic Tricks as this week's Surfnetkids topic. But now that the... Continue reading "Halloween Resources"

Physics Games

Now that my Mom has recovered from her hip surgery, I've been able to focus more on Surfnetkids.com. One of the areas I've been working on is adding more kids... Continue reading "Physics Games"

Who is Hans Christian Oersted?

Today's Google doodle commemorates a Danish physicist that has not enjoyed widespread fame. Hans Christian Ørsted (aka Oersted), born Aug 14, 1777 was a contemporary and friend of Hans Christian... Continue reading "Who is Hans Christian Oersted?"

4th of July Resources

I think this list might be a bit long. Let's see. For American Independence Day, we have: 1) 4th of July Coloring Pages at Freekidscoloring.com 2) Independence Day Fun. This... Continue reading "4th of July Resources"

Father's Day Resources

With Father's Day just a few days away, here are seven resources you might find handy: 1) From Surfnetkids.com, my recommendations for printable and electronic Father's Day Cards 2) From... Continue reading "Father's Day Resources"

What Are Your Topic Requests?

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May Resources for Young Kids

M is for Mommy, Mother and Mom. This newsletter is brought to you by the letter M and these M coloring pages. I Love You by Carl Sandburg "I... Continue reading "May Resources for Young Kids"

Mother's Day Resources

Collected from all corners of the Surfnetkids network of sites, here is a list of resources for Mother's Day. Mother's Day Coloring Pages Mother's Day Poems (recommended websites) Poems for... Continue reading "Mother's Day Resources"

Random Batch of Updates

I'm feeling a bit sorry for myself today, as the podiatrist gave me a yucky shot between my toes on my right foot, and it's burning. Boo hoo! I think... Continue reading "Random Batch of Updates"

March Resources for Young Kids

It's March. And it's time for wearing of green, being Irish and welcoming the arrival of Spring. Nursery Rhyme Riddle about The Seasons In Spring I look gay, Decked... Continue reading "March Resources for Young Kids"

Presidents' Day Resources for Young Kids

I know I'm a little late with these, but I am just starting to get into the swing of my new Preschool and Kindergarten newsletter. Want to get updates like... Continue reading "Presidents' Day Resources for Young Kids"

Valentine's Day Resources

Roses are red, violets are blue. Valentine's Day is coming. What will you do? Here are some resources to help you decide: Valentine Poems Valentine's Day Fun Valentine's Day Coloring... Continue reading "Valentine's Day Resources"

Alphabet Coloring Pages

After weeks of humming the ABC song under my breath, my newest site is finally finished. Well, let me re-phrase that. A website is never finished, but my newest website... Continue reading "Alphabet Coloring Pages"

Gung Hay Fat Choy

The Chinese Year of the Ox begins today, January 26, 2009. I was going to twitter these links, but then realized I had too many of them. Here goes: Chinese... Continue reading "Gung Hay Fat Choy"

Inauguration Sites for Kids

I really wanted to do this as a Surfnetkids.com topic, but I didn't find enough good sites to put it together. So here's a quickie list that I posted to... Continue reading "Inauguration Sites for Kids"

Litter Box Reviews

I had so much fun with this this week, that I just had to share it. My newest site isn't quite finished yet, but it's fleshed out enough to give... Continue reading "Litter Box Reviews"

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day! Here's a short list of resources for you and the kids to enjoy: Mother's Day Crafts Mother's Day Coloring Pages Mother's Day Sites... Continue reading "Happy Mother's Day"

Your Favorite Educational Sites?

What are your favorite educational sites? I bet you've got a nice collection of really great sites bookmarked. Do you feel like sharing? This week, I want to do... Continue reading "Your Favorite Educational Sites?"

Big List of Christmas Links

Wishing all my Christian readers a very Merry Christmas. We had a nice, but fairly quiet Hanukkah because my son was still at college. This weekend, however, we had a... Continue reading "Big List of Christmas Links"

Environmental Education

Hi Barbara: Your web resources are AMAZING! Thanks so much for putting this all online. I was hoping you might be able to send me links to any great... Continue reading "Environmental Education"

Narrated Stories

Dear Barbara, Getting your newsletter has been of great use to me as a preschool director in Brazil. I need some tips of sites of games or activities for... Continue reading "Narrated Stories"

Only Dog Beds

With two German Shepherds and two Maine Coon cats, we have a lot of pet issues, needs, and experience! Based on somewhat of a whim, I decided to build a... Continue reading "Only Dog Beds"

Independence Day Fun for Kids

I briefly mentioned my 4th of July site last week, but the American holiday is getting closer, and so I am bringing it up again to make sure it gets... Continue reading "Independence Day Fun for Kids"

Submit Your Sites

In addition to the hours I spend scouring the Net for educational sites and writing reviews of the best of them, did you know that Surfnetkids also publishes reader-written reviews?... Continue reading "Submit Your Sites"

One Laptop Per Child

One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) is a non-profit educational initiative spearheaded by MIT Media Lab's Nicholas Negroponte. His vision is to provide free laptops to children in developing countries, funded... Continue reading "One Laptop Per Child"

Kids Report on Presidential Candidate Debate

Just got this tip from Jen Boggs, over at Scholastic: While the Democratic presidential candidates debate the issues on MSNBC tomorrow night, kids across the country will be discussing the... Continue reading "Kids Report on Presidential Candidate Debate"

Internet Tip of the Week

Ta Dah! It's not a boy. It's not a girl. It's a brand new website: Internet Tip of the Week. For the past five years, I have been writing a... Continue reading "Internet Tip of the Week"

Going Back to College Forum

Which comes first the chicken or the egg? Actually, the question I am struggling with today is "Which comes first: the discussion forum community or the members?" This is my... Continue reading "Going Back to College Forum"

Clickomania Game

The newest Surfnetkids game is dedicated to my friend Carol, who is a certified Clickomania maniac! Clickomania is an addictive logic puzzle, so don't get started until your homework and... Continue reading "Clickomania Game"

History of Valentine's Day

Although February has long been associated with romance, the real history of St. Valentine's Day is unknown. Today’s Valentine’s Day celebration contain parts of both Christian and ancient Roman tradition.... Continue reading "History of Valentine's Day"

Mouse 1.0

Unrelated to this week's Sir Isaac Newton topic, I've just added a new game to Surfnetkids Games that I think will be fun for all ages. It's called Mouse 1.0... Continue reading "Mouse 1.0"

Pandora

I haven't written much about music in this space, but today I was introduced to Pandora, and thought I should pass it on. It is an online radio station that... Continue reading "Pandora"

Did Robert Frost Succeed?

Robert Lee Frost ( 1874 - 1963) is one of America's most famous poets and a four-time Pulitzer Prize winner. His poetry is both traditional and experimental, and often memorized... Continue reading "Did Robert Frost Succeed?"

Printable Coloring Pages

I don't remember exactly when I got this idea, but it started like all ideas. First it was just a passing thought. Then it kept recurring, growing, recurring and growing.... Continue reading "Printable Coloring Pages"

Thanksgiving Games

I know it's early, but just wanted to post a note that the Surfnetkids Thanksgiving Games are up! Games include a Thanksgiving Word Search, Thanksgiving Turkey Jigsaw, Pumpkin Scrambler, Turkey... Continue reading "Thanksgiving Games"

Halloween Screensavers and Halloween Fun

It's October, and Halloween is just around the corner. I can tell by looking at what's popular at my site. Here's a short list of Halloween goodies you'll find at... Continue reading "Halloween Screensavers and Halloween Fun"

Hurricane Katrina and the Science of Hurricanes

My heart goes out to those along the Gulf Coast who are suffering from Hurricane Katrina. To learn more about the science of hurricanes, here are : recommendations from a... Continue reading "Hurricane Katrina and the Science of Hurricanes"

First Day of School

I considered doing "First Day of School Activities" as a column topic, but decided against it since it was a topic for teachers, not kids. For nine years I have... Continue reading "First Day of School"

James Randi Educational Foundation

My son Matthew just called all excited about a lecture by James Randi. He said it was "the BEST" and went on about how Randi introduced Penn to Teller (or... Continue reading "James Randi Educational Foundation"

Online Coupons

Do you love online coupons, deals and shopping bargains? Then you'll love the newest Surfnetkids newsletter: the Surfnetkids Coupon Alert. It's free, and you can sign up here (look in... Continue reading "Online Coupons"

Top Ten "American Idols" Internet Searches

According to the weekly Lycos 50 report, search activity has soared for American Idol contestant Mario Vazquez, who announced yesterday he was leaving the competition due to "personal family business."... Continue reading "Top Ten "American Idols" Internet Searches"

Flowers for Valentine's Day

Yikes, it is almost Valentine's Day. And I have a buddy in the online flower business, Bob Rankin. Some of you may know him from his OTHER business, the Internet... Continue reading "Flowers for Valentine's Day"

Own Your Paycheck Again

I never thought the email I sent last week would strike such a chord with our readers. It was kind of personal, wasn't it? If you missed it, here's what... Continue reading "Own Your Paycheck Again"

Free Talking Turkey eCard

This talking turkey Thanksgiving e-card is pretty cute. You can personalize the turkey to say anything you want.... Continue reading "Free Talking Turkey eCard"

College-Finances.com

When my buddy, prolific author Dave Taylor, told me about his newest site College-Finances.com, I incorrectly assumed it was written for parents about how to save for their kids' future... Continue reading "College-Finances.com"

Mudslides

Dear Mr. Feldman, I am a 6th grade student who is searching for information on the web about mudslides. We are working on an assigned group project. Do you have... Continue reading "Mudslides"

Four Things Yahoo Can Do

Although Google.com is often considered the killer search engine, there are a number of search tricks that Yahoo.com can perform that Google can’t. For example, in Yahoo you can narrow... Continue reading "Four Things Yahoo Can Do"

Math Sites for Third Grade

Dear Barbara, My third-grade daughter needs some extra help in math. Do you have any recommendations for sites where she can practice multiplication? Thanks, Craig... Continue reading "Math Sites for Third Grade"

Save the Hubble Telescope

SaveTheHubble.org is collecting e-signatures for a petition to Congress and NASA to reconsider Hubble's retirement. In addition to the petition, the site contains links to news stories about Hubble's fate.... Continue reading "Save the Hubble Telescope"

Site vs Website

I was doing some research for my kid sites column, and I became sidetracked by the phrases "kids sites" vs ... Continue reading "Site vs Website"

Teaching Digital Citizenship

Junior Achievement has created a program called "What's the Diff?" to teach middle-school students about copyright and explore the moral issues surrounding stealing (oh, excuse me, the politically correct term... Continue reading "Teaching Digital Citizenship"

Digital Music: MP3 vs. WMA

I'm a bit of techie-nerdy-gadget type. And when I saw the Apple iPod for Windows, I wanted one. My family laughed at me. After all, I already own a portable... Continue reading "Digital Music: MP3 vs. WMA"

15 Commonly Misspelled Words

The Encarta Highlights newsletter is one of my favorite educational newsletters (besides my own, of course.) I found a gem of a spelling quiz in this month's edition: 15 Commonly... Continue reading "15 Commonly Misspelled Words"

L Shana Tova

Today is Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year. If you'd like to learn more, here is a list of Rosh Hashana sites from Jacob Richman.... Continue reading "L Shana Tova"

Teachers & Copyright & Fair Use

I'm researching copyright, fair use and music piracy for an upcoming Surfnetkids column, and I came across this great multi-part article titled Copyrights and Copying Wrongs: an Education World series on copyright and fair use. It answers questions about ... Continue reading "Teachers & Copyright & Fair Use"

Web Surfing Helps School Grades

Pyschology Today reports "Children who spent time on the web had higher grade point averages and scored better on standardized tests than other children, according to researchers at Michigan State... Continue reading "Web Surfing Helps School Grades"

Drug-Free Kids

Lisa Hoppes, a PR person for The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), sent me the following three links today: A Family Guide to Keeping Youth Mentally Healthy... Continue reading "Drug-Free Kids"

Ben Franklin

The TIME magazine special edition on Ben Franklin was wonderful, and I am thrilled to see that it is available online. Spouting off about ... Continue reading "Ben Franklin"

School Fundraising

The folks at Awesome Grades in Math & Science have just announced a School Fundraiser Program. The program will enable schools to offer every one of its teachers, students and... Continue reading "School Fundraising"

4th of July

The 4th of July is just around the corner, and although I am not penning an Independence Day column this year, there are a few oldies from my archives that are still goodies ... Continue reading "4th of July"

Harry Potter Audio Snippet

Today Amazon.com released a 105-second audio snippet from the soon-to-be-published "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix." Look for the orange sun icon ... Continue reading "Harry Potter Audio Snippet"

The Liberty Bill Act

I learned of The Liberty Bill Act from an ad in a recent issue of TIME magazine. The site describes the efforts of students from Liberty Middle School in Ashland, VA to place an abridged U.S. Constitution on the back of ... Continue reading "The Liberty Bill Act"

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