Positive Picks – Page 56

Media Simulations Where Kids Cast Their Vote: Silly or Sage?

October 14, 2008 by Amy Jussel 7 Comments

I vote sage. But you probably figured that. Sunday's Kids Pick the President Nickelodeon News special fell off my radar...even with Linda Ellerbee’s encouragement to get in the practice of voting, “because the next four years affects your future as much as any adult.” (ahem, maybe more, kidlets!) Truth is, I missed posting yesterday because kids were … [Read more...]

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Teen Read Week: Will Smith’s “Running & Reading” Kid Vid Endures

October 12, 2008 by Amy Jussel 10 Comments

Sept. 8, 2016 Update For International Literacy Day, I'm reprising the award-winning Will Smith "Running and Reading: Key to Life" video as it still holds up even a decade later... Presented at the Kids' Choice awards back in 2005, Will Smith used his clout and credibility to rock the stage with literacy and life tips that exemplify how high profile influencers can use their … [Read more...]

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School Gardens Grow Healthier Kids: Seeding Green w/Richard Louv

October 10, 2008 by Amy Jussel 20 Comments

Grow your own greens, get kids to eat greens, get OUT in the green, turn people green, live green, teach green, plant trees to game green and even SEED green in virtual worlds, yep, I'd say the healthy kids movement is fully underway... My inbox today has the Healthy Kids Expo in Canada taking exhibitor apps, the Women's Fund hosting the kickoff of Bioneers by the Bay … [Read more...]

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Kids Bring Home the Message to Cool the Earth!

October 9, 2008 by Amy Jussel 16 Comments

Nov. 24, 2013 Update, Cool the Earth.org fans! KIDS will soon be able to track THEIR own role in reducing their carbon footprint, not just with the fun kids carbon calculator, but with a show and tell, action-inducing Cool The Earth.org app that engages kids to inspire the whole family to take action and measure results hands-on. Slated for early 2014, (see demo after the … [Read more...]

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Filmmakers Amy Kalafa and Amy Jussel Team Up Oct.20!

October 7, 2008 by Amy Jussel 5 Comments

For those fed up with junk food in school lunch programs come stir up a recipe for change, as Shaping Youth once again hosts our “screen a movie, make a difference” film fest, this time with ONE of the TWO Angry moms in person! Filmmaker Amy Kalafa is joining us Monday, October 20 at Parents Place right here in San Mateo, before her screening the next day at the … [Read more...]