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Learning to read(Part 1 )- with RIF

Today while browsing books on e-learning I was brought to this site by Rif-Learning to Read.

It has very colourful graphics and it is just nice for my boys as it caters to Babies and Toddlers and Preschoolers.

In the Preschool section your child can listen to nursery rhymes, lullabies, play  games or even finger play.

Roy enjoys listening to the stories but could not sit still for the Nursery Rhymes or Lullabies.

For more advance readers and slightly older kids there is a seperate sections where there are books and other activities for the kid to play with.

Rif Reading Planet – a site filled with activities and  other interactive features for older kids aged 6 and above.

Do check out the site as an alternative way to reading with your child.

*Do note that some of the activities are in both English and Spanish and may not be that suitable for non Spanish speaking children.

Cable Me up Mummy

A few weeks ago Ryan caught the preview of this channel JimJam on TV.  He was entralled by it as it showed his favourite shows- Thomas and fri

JimJam.
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ends, Bob the builder and Barney and Friends.  Parents with boys should be able to understand the adrenaline rush that Ryan had when he could view his beloved programs on TV. At last he did not need to compete with Roy to watch his favourite show on DVD.

[The boys use to have a competition to see who was able to put their favourite DVD into the DVD player for the night. It was always a hassle as they refuse to compromise on which DVD they should watch and there was lots of screaming and tussling.]

For an additional $5 a month I could get this channel and Playhouse Disney on cable.

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Playhouse Disney shows – The Little Enstein which is an excellent program that introduces music/composers to kids. I find that it complements with Ryan’s existing music lessons as it expands his knowledge of music in  a fun way.

I find these two channels extremely educational and worth the investment.  The shows that they screen are much better the the violent cartoons shown on cartoon network and okto.  Do you have these channels at home for your kids?