Something New!

Here's a new thing to think about for the children. I tried it and it's great fun and full of learning possibilities.

kidthing is the next generation Internet kids’ place. kidthing’s free, downloadable digital media player gives children, families and classrooms a safe environment to play, learn and have fun on the computer, away from ads and web browsers. Browse, preview, purchase and download rich digital content from the kidthing store. There are no subscription fees. Pay only for what you choose. kidthing features a diverse and growing library of games, activities, books and videos from leading publishers and media companies. kidthing is based in Los Angeles. You can visit kidthing at www.kidthing.com.

And now, for Christmas...Move over Leap Frog, kidthing has jumped ahead of the holidays with the exclusive Count Down to Christmas – an assortment of 25 interactive games for each day in December leading up to Christmas Day. Countdown to Christmas is kidthing’s free gift to kids everywhere, so everyone can join in the fun.

Similar to iTunes, kidthing features a free, downloadable media player and a store filled with interactive games, books, videos and activities to download. In Countdown to Christmas, kids will find a new fun holiday surprise each day inviting them lead the Canine Carolers in song, make angel decorations for the house, play a game, learn magic tricks and much more! As an added bonus, holiday travelers who download Countdown to Christmas on a laptop will ensure their kids have hours of engaging holiday entertainment delaying the inevitable “Are we there yet?”

Filled with rich animation, photography, beautiful holiday music and more holiday fun than a sleigh full of toys, Countdown to Christmas is destined to become a treasured holiday classic.

Countdown to Christmas games include (but are not limited to):

kidthing's Countdown to Christmas Canine Singalong

Glockenspiel – Play and record a favorite Christmas tune or one of your own on kidthing’s digital Glockenspiel.

Tale Spin – You finish this hilarious story with words of your own for lots of Holiday giggles.

Personalized Word Search – Add your own words to personalize holiday word search puzzles

Make Your Own... Wish-a-majig – Print, cut and fold to bring Christmas wishes to life.

Santa’s Delivery Dash – Help Santa deliver all the gifts in a fast-paced maze game.

Make Your Own...Kooky Cookie Magic – Impress your friends with a cool magic trick.

Christmas Challenge - Test your knowledge about Christmas customs around the world.

Make Your Own...Angelic Art!– Print, color, cut out, and assemble Christmas Angels – put them on your tree.

Canine Carolers - Aye Chihuahua! Join our canine chorus in a Christmas bark-along.

Plus, Spot the Difference, Jigsaw Puzzles, Animated Animal Antics, original cartoons and more.