The annual What Kids Are Reading Report has shown a drop of 4.4% in the number of books being read by children with reading decline particularly acute in secondary schools. For the last 16 years, the report has tracked the book-reading habits of the nation’s pupils, and this is the first time, outside of the first year of the pandemic, there has been a decline in the number … [Read more...] about Report: Reading Declines for Children for First Time After Pandemic
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Here are some great e-ink tablets and e-readers for kids
We've voiced our thoughts about how e-paper devices serve as the perfect gateway to start your children out with technology. They aren't as harmful to eyesight as mainstream tabs, they help save you a lot of money on traditional paper products and storage spaces, they are safer for the environment as fewer trees have to be sacrificed, and so much more. With the conversation … [Read more...] about Here are some great e-ink tablets and e-readers for kids
Why your child’s first device should be an E Ink tablet
Gone are the days when you could occupy a child's time with an ice lolly and a plastic figurine of their favorite cartoon character. It is an inescapable reality that we must, at some point, buy our children a computer, a tablet, or a smartphone. With the outbreak of the global pandemic, the need to buy our children a device of some sort has become even more pressing. Whether … [Read more...] about Why your child’s first device should be an E Ink tablet
Study – What Kids Are Reading In The United Kingdom
Released today, the biggest annual study into British children’s reading habits, What Kids Are Reading has revealed that the most popular book for secondary school children is Girl Online by vlogger Zoe Sugg aka Zoella. The report reflects the impact of social media on children’s book choices, with Zoella’s 10 million YouTube subscribers helping Girl Online to become the most … [Read more...] about Study – What Kids Are Reading In The United Kingdom
YouTube Launching Kid-Friendly Video App February 23
I've been begging for this app since my kids picked up their first tablets --people of all ages seem to love YouTube, but until now it really wasn't safe for little ones to watch without strict supervision. It's true that you could mark a video as having adult content, but that is based on user judgement (my 6 year old daughter loves watching videos about makeup and hairstyles, … [Read more...] about YouTube Launching Kid-Friendly Video App February 23
Vine Brings Kid-Friendly Videos to iOS with New App
Vine is probably best known for bringing us the kinds of videos that make us laugh (or cringe, or tilt our heads) --but many of them aren't kid-friendly (or work-friendly for that matter). Add to that, the fact that there are few things kids seem to love more than a silly video; fortunately for parents, Vine Kids is now available as a special version of the app that keeps all … [Read more...] about Vine Brings Kid-Friendly Videos to iOS with New App
HomeTube Makes YouTube Safer for Children
If your children are anything like mine, their favourite thing to do when they get their hands on a mobile device is to load up YouTube and watch videos. It doesn't even really matter what the content of the video is --which is part of the problem. YouTube is filled with entertainment, from cartoon clips to cute cats to music videos to a few dozen categories that are less than … [Read more...] about HomeTube Makes YouTube Safer for Children
Prevent Kids Ignoring Parents’ Calls Using New App
Like it or not, many children carry smartphones. For some, they are tremendous resources and in many cases help to keep them safe. As parents, we also have to manage their use. At a minimum, we want to be able to get ahold of our kids when we call --and not have those calls ignored because they are busy, or doing something they know they will be in trouble for. Fortunately, a … [Read more...] about Prevent Kids Ignoring Parents’ Calls Using New App
Homestretch for Reading Rainbow Kickstarter Campaign
Those of us with a love of books have been watching the Reading Rainbow Kickstarter campaign rather closely. The original goal was $1 million, but that was reached rather handily early on --prompting a revision that made the goal $5 million. If you haven't already made a donation, Seth MacFarlane (known best for the creation of Family Guy) has upped the ante --pledging to … [Read more...] about Homestretch for Reading Rainbow Kickstarter Campaign
Children to Get Books For £1 To Celebrate World Book Day
School children have a treat awaiting them this World Book Day – books for as low as just £1 to celebrate and promote the cause of reading books during the UNESCO promoted event. Students will be provided with the vouchers from their school which can then be redeemed for books priced £1 though only from pre-designated bookshops. The coupons can also be used to purchase an … [Read more...] about Children to Get Books For £1 To Celebrate World Book Day