Leapfrog And The Learning Path For Kids

Silicon Valley Moms Group bloggers, first in Chicago then in New York City and Silicon Valley, recently had the opportunity to attend Leapfrog- sponsored discussions about how children learn to read and how technology can help them. 

In Silicon Valley, they heard from Dr. Anne Cunningham, from the University of California , Berkeley, Graduate School of Education, talk about children learning to read (and loving to read). They also took a look at the new Leapfrog online community site.

In New York City and Chicago, bloggers discussed how technology can help kids learn with  Dr. Elliot Soloway, from the University of Michigan Schools of Education and Information, and Dr. Cathleen Norris, from the University of North Texas College of Education and former president of the National Education Computing Association.

CLICK HERE to SEE THE LINKS from our Silicon Valley, Philly, New Jersey and New York City Moms bloggers who shared their thoughts about the events on their personal blogs. For Chicago Moms, click HERE.

New York City (including Philly, New Jersey and New York City Moms bloggers) shared their thoughts on their personal blogs:

• Vanessa from Chefcruck Musings is becoming a Leapfrog groupie and did a Didj giveaway
• Jennifer from the Kamienski Chronicles had smiles all around
• Jill from Cool Photo Ideas discussed Leapfrog mania
• Sarah from Genesis Moments Review enjoyed the Mimosas and hearing from the speakers
• Cate on a Voice of Mom learned about Leapfrog's New Learning Path
• Alexandra from My Kids Can't Sleep got through the first six weeks of her newborn using Leapfrog
• MommyVents enjoyed the discussion
• Lynette coined the term "Leapfrog 2.0" to represent using Leapfrog again with the second child
• Jessica from Parent Approval is happy that Leapfrog makes products for her old kids as well
• Melanie posted on the Leapfrog Community.
• Jo-Lynne from Musings of a Housewife found interesting the discussion on the benefits and drawbacks of this technology age and how to balance traditional toys and modern technology in our homes
• Rebecca went leapfrogging down memory lane on the Leapfrog Community website
• Amy from Selfish Mom discussed her Leapfrog Tag book recommendations and congratulated the winner of her tag giveaway
• Melissa from Cool Stuff We Dig added Leapfrog stuff to the list
• Kim from Passion & Art enjoyed the learning tips
• Jen Lee talked about balancing technical toys with classic books and playthings
• Willa from Swivelheader may be divided between hippie and plastic toys, but in the end loved the instructional toys.

Silicon Valley (Silicon Valley Moms Bloggers) shared their thoughts on their personal blogs:

• Akemi from Chalk and Cheese Chronicles discussed haves in a have-not world
• Nanette from Smiling Mom gave an educator's perspective
• Jane from This Week for Dinner had discussed some early childhood learning tips
• Beth B from Techmamas liveblogged the event and made her first post to the Leapfrog community
• Lady M thinks that books are yummy
• Kristen from LIfe in the Candy Cane Forest has fraternal twins and talks about nature versus nuture
• Lia from Freitas Family Follies was a teacher so she enjoyed the conversation from that perspective
• Linsey from Me Too You has twins and a family of readers
• Jessica from It's My Life learned more about why reading to your kids is important
•  Nicole from Not Just a Working Mom made the leap and commented on the Leapfrog community site.
• Robyn from Who's The Boss thought the event was a great way to connect with mommybloggers
• Linda from It's Never Easy But It's Always FUN is a new fan and also commented on the Leapfrog community.
• Ana from Finding BonggaMom found out the event was more then Mimosas and mashed potatoes, she also posted on her review blog with the discount code and the Leapfrog community
• Kimberly from Tippy Toes and Tantrums felt like it was Christmas in November
• Gemini Girl discussed that Leapfrog was a brand you can feel good letting your children play
• Stacy from Laptop TV Mom loves TV but is also a passionate reader and hopes to share that with her daugher
• Michelle from Mom Without A Map was busy feeding her baby during the event, but decided that she needs to read more to her kids
• Gretchen from Practically Speaking thought it was interesting to hear some diverse and thoughtful opinions
• Rox from Rox and Roll had a hoppin' good time!