Author Archives: Karla
Connect kids with family using Google Hangouts
If you were worried that Google Plus might just be another thing, you were probably right. (I’ve been through Myspace and Facebook!). But now there is a cool new Google Hangouts feature that makes it a valuable resource for connecting … Continue reading
Like Try Before You Buy? Try Gizmo Takeout
I have not had a chance to try this out yet – really we have just about everything you can imagine in our house already, but this sounds like a great idea and I had to share. If you have … Continue reading
Want a computer you aren’t afraid to let your kids experiment on? Check out the Raspberry Pi!
Raspberry Pi is one of the hottest and cheapest little computers in the world right now. Almost one million of these $35 machines have shipped since last February! The Raspberry Pi is a single-board computer developed in the UK by … Continue reading
Homeschool Tools Needed
I recently was reading up on tools needed for homeschooling and found these lists. Personally we don’t home school but we supplement. Education does not end with the afternoon school bus. Some tools that you can use include: Computer paper … Continue reading
Lapbooking
If you homeschool or would like to add to your children’s school lessons, lapbooks are a great way to do it. If you do a google search on any topic plus lapbook you should be able to find some resources. … Continue reading


I am a SAHM/WAHM of three boys ranging in age from 3 to 18. We are working on saving enough for college at the same time as affording diapers. I author a few blogs, including http://teched4kids.com. I currently teach computer information technology classes for the local university and have in the past taught workshops for kid's in technology education besides being the Kentucky State FIRST LEGO League Championship Coordinator from 2005 to 2008.
