Lillian Tibbles's Blog, page 4

Share Books With Sound With Skype and FaceTime

One of the activities all my grandchildren love to share on Skype is reading books with sound. It all began when I purchased Dinosaur written by Mark Radar and illustrated by Casey Sanborn. Dinosaur, whose name is Stegosaurus, is searching for his friend Frog. There is a button to make the sound of Stegosaurus, a second button … Continue reading Share Books With Sound With Skype and FaceTime →

The post Share Books With Sound With Skype and FaceTime appeared first on Video Call With Kids.

Watch Plants Grow With Skype & FaceTime

Spring is in the air. Skype and video call have helped me share a great miracle of nature with my grandson.  He and I have been watching a pineapple top that I planted in a pot on my lanai when he was 2 years old. He has been very patient, but not disappointed. Pineapples are easy to … Continue reading Watch Plants Grow With Skype & FaceTime →

The post Watch Plants Grow With Skype & FaceTime appeared first on Video Call With Kids.

ENJOY VALENTINE’S DAY WITH SKYPE AND FACETIME

It’s so much fun to share your love face-to-face with those you are separated from. Skype and FaceTime can help you to give the best Valentine’s gift of all. It’s easy and it’s free! Almost all computers come with a video call application (app). Apple computers come with FaceTime and those using Microsoft Windows come … Continue reading ENJOY VALENTINE’S DAY WITH SKYPE AND FACETIME →

The post ENJOY VALENTINE’S DAY WITH SKYPE AND FACETIME appeared first on Video Call With Kids.

Communicate with Teens Using Skype & FaceTime

If the teens you want to stay in touch with are reluctant to communicate try Skype or FaceTime. My friend Barbara recently told me that her teen grandchildren were communicating less often than when they were younger. Then she discovered Skype and began to enjoy the video chats so much more than telephone calls. Being … Continue reading Communicate with Teens Using Skype & FaceTime →

The post Communicate with Teens Using Skype & FaceTime appeared first on Video Call With Kids.

Kids, Jokes, Skype & Facetime

Have you tried telling jokes on Skype or FaceTime?  In March I blogged about how much children enjoy jokes. If you haven’t seen that post check out March 12, 2014 for some examples of kid friendly jokes. I just discovered Rob Elliott’s book LAUGH OUT LOUD JOKES FOR KIDS. Elliott includes Question & Answer jokes, … Continue reading Kids, Jokes, Skype & Facetime →

The post Kids, Jokes, Skype & Facetime appeared first on Video Call With Kids.

Free Skype Group Video Calls

Did you know that Skype group calls are now free for all members? In the past a Premium Skype Membership was needed to make group calls so this is exciting.  All Skype members can now make calls to more than one contact at the same time. While you are on a video call you just … Continue reading Free Skype Group Video Calls →

The post Free Skype Group Video Calls appeared first on Video Call With Kids.

Happy Holidays with Skype and FaceTime

Celebrating holidays is great fun with apps like Skype and FaceTime. Watching youngsters participate in favorite traditions while making a video call is almost like being right in their home. Here are a few suggestions to help you celebrate: Help to decorate a Christmas tree by mailing a few ornaments and watch as they are … Continue reading Happy Holidays with Skype and FaceTime →

The post Happy Holidays with Skype and FaceTime appeared first on Video Call With Kids.

Halloween With Skype and FaceTime

Give yourself a Halloween treat with Skype and FaceTime.  My children, now adults, loved Halloween and now I am excited to see the wonderful playfulness in my grandchildren as they prepare for the big day. Fall is a great time to make video calls. A trip to the pumpkin patch for the perfect pumpkin can … Continue reading Halloween With Skype and FaceTime →

The post Halloween With Skype and FaceTime appeared first on Video Call With Kids.