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Flat Stanley is coming!

January 14, 2009

Ever heard of Flat Stanley ? I hadn't until recently, but now I'm hooked. Flat Stanley is the main character in a series of books authored by Jeff Brown. The first was published in 1964, and the books tell the story of Stanley's adventures after becoming "flat". Just how he becomes flat is a story unto itself. Stanley and his younger brother, Arthur, receive  Read more...

Book Reviews are BACK!

December 04, 2008

The book reviews are BACK! Five more of my favorite books - perfect gifts for your preschooler or any other child in your life. The Lorax Dr. Seuss This is one of those books that was truly ahead of its time. As I child, I loved this book for its clever wording, colorful art, and interesting story; and now I appreciate it even more for its ability to teach environmentalism to even the  Read more...

Five great Seattle story times.

November 11, 2008

I'm sure you've heard it before, but I'll say it again. Reading is fundamental. Reading to your child is one of the easiest and best ways to help them get excited about language and learning. Compelling research tells us that reading aloud to our children (even from birth!) is the single most important activity that we as parents can do to ensure future academic success. And the benefits  Read more...

Seattle loses part of its childhood.

September 15, 2008

I was lucky to have visited Seattle's only remaining children's bookstore, All for Kids Books and Music, a handful of time over the past few years. The bookstore had a rich history of survival, even after the Barnes and Noble moved in near the shop at University Village. It relocated to a larger more visible location where it kept providing insights into the best children's literature  Read more...

Layover Lifesavers: A Preschooler's Guide to the SeaTac Airport.

July 02, 2008

With the kids out of school for summer, it's the perfect time for travel. However, just like the high price of gas has upped the cost of most everything we purchase, it has also affected the airline industry. Ticket prices are higher; and you can expect your flights to be fuller and your in-flight time to be longer; all in the hope of saving some money for the airline. For travelers with  Read more...

Reading, Seattle style.

June 09, 2008

Reading, it's what's for dinner . (I hope you get the joke.) Here at Seattle Savvy Source, we've covered how reading benefits your preschooler : it helps them expand their vocabulary, learn listening skills, and best of all, it helps us bond with our children. With the busyness of life, the best way to insure reading actually happens in our homes is to make it part of the routine. Whether it be  Read more...

Enriching materials for you and your preschooler.

May 21, 2008

My son, Bubba, is a voracious learner. He enjoys the interaction, reward and fun of learning. The downside to this is that for him, boredom often rears its ugly head in the form of behavior issues. He's bored; so why not hit his sister? I've found that I can head off these types of situations if I am able to redirect him and one of the best ways I have found to do that is workbooks. With  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in seattle

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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The Best of... Our Top Can't-Live-Without Spots

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