Classes & Lessons

The mission of Tipitaina's Foundation is wonderful and one that I enjoy supporting.  This is what they are all about (from the website): "The mission of the Tipitina’s Foundation is to support

Now,  if we are honest about it,  we all know that kids are not all smiles when traveling. However, on any vacation there are always those wonderful moments when your child is totally enthralled by whatever

Scrapbook Flair Digital Scrapbooking Community - Free scrapbooking software, templates, backgrounds, and embellishments helps you design, print and share your scrapbooks with friends and family. I just love this 

This is a very simple, yet great way to make French Toast. Instead of using a griddle or frying pan, I place the dipped peices of bread in the waffle maker, which cooks them perfect every time. Of course they have

If your child attends camp you probably ask yourself, should you tip your child’s counselors? The answer is Yes! Speak to the camp director. Many camps have recommendations based on the tuition. Present

Everyone should be aware of the new recommendations by the American Heart Association promoting "hands only" CPR for adults only. The AHA has simplified their instructions to promote greater response from

Do your kids love inventing new contraptions and learning by doing?  Do they enjoy taking things apart?  Check out Camp Invention for grades 1-6.  Camp Invention (and Club Invention) are camp programs

Does your daughter want to be a leader? See if she is interested in Girl Scouts! A recent article states that most Girl Scouts grow up to use the leadership qualities that they acquired in the Girl Scout program

In a Kindermusik class, educators lead a group of parents and their children through joyful activities, using music and movement. Parents learn more about their child's unique developmental process, and the

It is the number one goal of Imagine Tomorrow  to prepare all young children with the skills they will need to succeed in their future. From the very first class, children receive more than just computer

KinderGolf USA has finally come to the US from Asia! Toddlers as young as 2yrs can begin to learn the fundamentals of the sport within a "fun and creative environment". Their programs are designed spe

Learning a new language opens up a whole new world! Kids Love Spanish is a series of DVDs that teach children introductory Spanish. These DVDs make learning Spanish fun and easy. The series is designed for children

I love to scrapbook, but lack the fresh ideas so I love to go to this website and look at all the talented scrapbook artists and their work.  Not only is it great for ideas aka "scrap lifiting" but

Looking for a unique summer camp?  Maybe in astronomy, oceanography or zoology?  Check out Peterson's Summer Camp Directory.  You can browse camps in these main categories: Academics (over

Did you ever meet someone with a dream job and wonder "how did she get that?" At FabJob.com they can help you learn more about uncommon and creative careers. FabJob.com is a nice change of pace from the

SeaWorld and Busch Gardens offer two different types of summer plans. They have resident camps for students in fifth grade through college. The camps can run anywhere from one week to two weeks depending on the

This is a wonderful program. I enrolled my son in the program when he was a baby, and we continued with the classes till he was about 3 years old. They offer all kinds of classes such as art, music, etc., to kids

If you are serious about having your child develop a second language - consider school based programs within your own school district or state. I didn't even realized until I started searching that our district

The National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) website provides a listing of summer programs, summer camps, enrichment programs, academic programs and special schools for gifted children.  Additional

If you're looking for a summer camp, try this American Camp Association website. It lets you search for ACA accredited camps by activity (CIT, Equestrian, kayaking, etc), focus (academic, performing arts, etc

Know a high school junior or senior who needs to prepare for the SATs?  Get them ready for the SAT with official practice tests and questions.  Just sign up to receive official SAT practice

If your child ever wanted to get into performing, this is a great class to check out. My son just started attending classes and absolutely loves it! Not only he gets to do what he enjoys which is acting, he also

I know what you are thinking. Winter has just started couple months ago, how can I think about summer already and summer camps? You should start planning for summer camp 2011 now. The earlier you sign up, Summercamps.com

Did you ever want to learn Spanish as another language? Do you have little time to travel to a class to learn Spanish? Now, you can learn Spanish online for free from the comfort of your own home. Here you can learn

Did you ever want to learn French as another language? Do you have little time to travel to a class to learn French? Now, you can learn French online for free from the comfort of your own home.  Here you can

My six year old son loves the Muzzy program! He is learning to speak French. I recommend the program to any child learning a foreign language. It revolves around Muzzy and his friends who encounter different adventures

Are your girls new to Daisy, Brownie or Junior Girl Scouts?  Are you wondering where to iron on all those lovely badges, Try-Its, and participation patches?  Check out the Girl Scouts of the USA's

If your child is interested in cooking, or you want to spark that interest, check out the Culinary Institute of America's (CIA) website for kids called : CIAKids.com. Among the website's missions: foster

Did you know that Hewlett-Packard [HP] has a bunch of online classes in digital photography, personal interests & hobbies and more?  Some of the great FREE classes include: create and print your own

Do you love yoga and travel frequently for business or pleasure? Check out the Om Pass. For a $14 membership, you get up to a 30 % discount at yoga studios worldwide. You also get 10-20% discounts on eco-friendly

Puddlestompers offers classes that assist kids in noticing and exploring the natural world. Classes are held on publicly-owned lands in Arlington, Newton, Wellesley, Sudbury and Needham, and the leaders take kids