My TV Soapbox



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Very carefully chosen, television can be informative, entertaining, and beneficial for children.  In excess, like many things, TV overdose in not a good thing. This recent study indicates what happens to the brain.  It's worth a read, parents.

Another study reveals the negative impact of excessive screen time on attention span.  This includes TV viewing as well as playing video games.

PBS has an article summarizing numerous research studies on the impact of TV on children under age 3.

Then there's the screen time-obesity link.  Check out this study.

Bottom line, in MHO?  Parents, not their children, should be the decision makers on when, how much, and what type of TV viewing is allowed at home.  It does make a difference in the classroom.

My apologies for a second post today.  This was yesterday's post that somehow didn't publish when I clicked the button.

6 for Sunny Saturday Linky

It's time to sift through my Pinterest pins for the week and find me favs. 

1.   

Probably no one else has a no-name-paper problem. However, in my Learning Garden, I see it all too often.   Think I'll make mine look like a meanie monster!  Found this in ThePracticalTeacher's Etsy shop.

2.   This post on Becky's website is full of good information for teachers to use and to recommend to parents.

3.    Most of us are having plenty of indoor recesses these days.  Wouldn't a game of catch be fun?  Click here for directions.

 

4.  Here's a different take on the frog life cycle craftivity.   Linda has everything you need to make this in her TPT shop.  I want to buy this!

Here's a cute variation of the Venn Diagram. Check out Lauren's blog.  It's overflowing with good ideas.

 - character comparison/friend and family comparison

5.  A little science, please.  If you go to the website, you'll even get a little history lesson on how Native Americans actually used these salt sticks.

 

6.  I love the perspective of the photo of this bee coming in to land on some lavender.

Scurry back to your blog.  Post your 6 fav picks on Pinterest.  Then come back here to link up.  I'd love to see what you've found.



                                           

                                            

squidoo.com

Hens and Chicks...get it?

Pinned onto Garden

sulia.com

Magic Marshmallow Puffs

Pinned onto Snacks

thegunnysack.com

52 Things A Year In A Jar: Give a Valentine's Day gift that lasts all year. This gift takes more creativity than money! #giftsinajar #masonjar #ValentinesDay

Pinned onto Canning Jar Crafts

mscraftynyla.blogspot.com

Dear Peter Rabbit... What would it be like if a few beloved fairy-tale characters were pen pals? #writing #books

Pinned onto Books

belladia.typepad.com

Indoor recess

Pinned onto Games

threekidsandafish.com

Mason Jar Gifts

Pinned onto Canning Jar Crafts

socialphy.com

Cool garden shed

Pinned onto Garden Sheds, Gazebos, & Greenhouses

teacherspayteachers.com

from Teachers Pay Teachers

Frog Life Cycle On A String {A Science and Writing Craft}

Frog life cycle writing craft: Students write about each stage of a frog's life cycle. 2 versions included perfect for assessment, a culminating project, or open house!

Pinned onto Science

flickr.com

☀Hummingbird by sankofa2rr on flickr*

by sankofa2rr

Pinned onto Birds

boymamateachermama.com

Boy Mama Teacher Mama | Books About Hats

Pinned onto Books

thepapercollector.blogspot.fr

The Paper Collector

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Pinned onto Paper Dolls

twomoreminutes.com

Valentine's Day M&M Cookies

Pinned onto Valentines

imgend.com

:nany araujo - via: nanyaraujo68 - Imgend

Pinned onto Flowers

imgend.com

via: carasposa - Imgend

Pinned onto Flowers

livedan330.com

Kitchen garden, for your herbs!

Pinned onto Garden

justaddclipart.blogspot.com.au

Venn diagram - character comparison/friend and family comparison

1

Pinned onto Reading

kids-earth-science.com

Water Cycle Experiment, Salt on a Stick

1

Pinned onto Science

avalvnche.tumblr.com

stunning butterflies

Pinned onto Butterflies and Moths

flickr.com

Bee and Lavender

Pinned onto Critters

vintageglama1.wordpress.com

Starry-Night-xmas-kraft-preview

Pinned onto Printables

miradasysusurros.blogspot.com.es

6 for Saturday Linky

1. Who can ever have too many ways to calm your class? Blogger Kat lives on the island of Jersey in the UK.  You'll want to explore her treasure-filled blog for many more jewels like the one below.

 

Creative Playhouse: 15 Play Ideas to Help Children Calm Down and Relax

2.  What's more fun than Click, Clack, Moo:  Cows That Type?  Why, reading more of Doreen Cronin's delightful series, of course!

 

Leigh shares ideas for using Doreen Cronin's Click, Clack book series to teach a variety of ELA topics. FREEBIES included!

3.  I had the opportunity to meet Jan Brett some years back.  She's a very humble and personable lady and a very talented artist.

Jan Brett talking about the author and illustrator's craft. This video is for the 30th anniversary of her book, The Mitten.  There are a number of other Youtubes starring Jan.

4.  Mmmm, lemon.  This lemon playdough will be good in a spelling/word work, art, or free-play center.  Louise and Jenni have created a website full of kid crafts, recipes, and activities.  Check it out.

                      1 part conditioner 2 parts corn flour/corn starch, food coloring (optional) 

                     Add zest & juice of 1 lemon for lemon playdough for extra sensory impact.

5.  I lived through the ratting trend back in the day, but never achieved such lofty heights as Dolly.  Enjoy more vintage dos at this site.

          

        Dolly Parton rocking a 60s bouffant

 

 

 

 

 

  6.  Here's a simple craft to use for Valentine's party.  Lindsey's web post show several styles of paper chapeaus and she has included a couple of games to play with them.  Check them out here.

Pop up hats made out of paper plates - Won't little girls love blinging them up?

 Now it's your turn, bloggers.  Post your 6 Pinterest favs for the week. Then come back here and link up.  My Wagoneers and Wagon Watchers want to see your pins.   If you don't have a blog, leave a comment here about your pick of my 6.