The iVillage PBS KIDS Summer Reading Community Challenge is Back for the Third Year

Summer Reading Swag Bag

As a PBS Kids VIP (Very Involved Parent) I received the opportunity to host a summer reading party. This was in conjunction with the iVillage PBS KIDS Summer Reading Community Challenge. I was sent summer reading packets for 15 children. I brought packets to all of Eva’s classmates and I also gave some to friends and family. We did not have a party per se but I did give each person a letter explaining the program and all the great resources for parents and kids to help get the kids reading over the summer. Eva has become more and more interested in reading and I think that by participating in this program it will help Eva go into Kindergarten as a strong pre-reader. I hope that the packets help all of her classmates as well.

there were additional items in the party kit including some crayola markers, which I donated to the class, and also a Dr. Seuss hat and many other items which I gave to the classroom. I’m interested in learning how the other parents are getting along with the program and I’ll be providing updates on how Eva and I work together helping her to learn to read. For more information on the programs from PBS and iVillage check out the press release below.

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DVD Review: G.I. JOE: RENEGADES – SEASON ONE, VOLUME 1 DVD set

G.I. Joe: Renegades

You already know that I am a huge Transformers fan but you might not know that I also enjoy G.I. Joe. While I didn’t collect the toys like I did the Transformers I did watch the cartoon every day as a kid. The shows were back to back and so I watched a full on hour of Hasbro programming. I loved it. I also collected the comic books for both Transformers and G.I. Joe so I am pretty well versed in both universes.

When I learned that a new G.I. Joe sow was starting up on The Hub I was excited and I made sure that I watched every single episode. I loved how this story focused on a small group of Joes including Tunnel Rat, Snake Eyes, Scarlett, Duke and RoadBlock. The team ended up being accused of a crime that they did not commit. So they were on the run avoiding other Joes Flint and Lady Jaye. It was a good series and unfortunately didn’t get a second season. I really wanted that to happen. Continue reading DVD Review: G.I. JOE: RENEGADES – SEASON ONE, VOLUME 1 DVD set