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Author: Maryann Goldman

BB-8 Interpretation

The BB-8 Toy Coming to a Store Near You Soon!

May 14, 2015December 16, 2017Maryann Goldman

Sign up for e-mail updates on what’s sure to be one of the hottest new toys of the year! Sphero is working on their own toy version of astromech droid BB-8 from Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

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The Robot Factory Icon

Release Your Inner Robot With ‘The Robot Factory’

April 14, 2015December 16, 2017Maryann Goldman

Spark your child’s imagination with ‘The Robot Factory’ app from Tinybop. GeekMom Maryann gives you a tour of the app and the exciting robots that her boys created.

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Let Crypton Defend the Mess at Your House!

March 24, 2015December 2, 2017Maryann Goldman

Life on Crypton is a whole lot cleaner! Read GeekMom Maryann’s review of the Crypton fabric placemat.

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Surprise Your Kids With Leprechaun Magic

March 10, 2015December 2, 2017Maryann Goldman

GeekMom Maryann shows you how to stir up some leprechaun magic and create an elf tradition all your own.

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Scholastic Book Fair

Share the Joy of Reading with Read Across America

March 4, 2015December 2, 2017Maryann Goldman

GeekMom Maryann shows you how to encourage a love of reading while cosplaying as your favorite book character.

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Not Your Typical Frosty: How to Geek-ify Your Snowman!

February 27, 2015December 2, 2017Maryann Goldman

Join GeekMom Maryann on a snowman-building adventure to geek-ify Frosty!

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Boost Your Kid’s Programming Skills With Adventures in Minecraft

February 10, 2015December 2, 2017Maryann Goldman

GeekMom Maryann shows you how to inspire your kids to improve their programming skills with Adventures in Minecraft.

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Hoots up There? Building a Barred Owl Box

January 26, 2015December 2, 2017Maryann Goldman4

GeekMom Maryann shows you how to build and install a Barred Owl box for your backyard.

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So Your Kids Want Their Own Minecraft Server

January 24, 2015December 2, 2017Maryann Goldman9

GeekMom Maryann shows you how easy it is to have your own GForce Minecraft Server.

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Introducing Dash and Dot from the Wonder Workshop!

January 13, 2015December 2, 2017Maryann Goldman

GeekMom Maryann investigates whether Dash and Dot from Wonder Workshop can jump start your child on learning to program.

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Family Sharing – A Fantastic new iOS 8 Feature!

January 2, 2015December 2, 2017Maryann Goldman1

Setting up an Apple ID for your child is a breeze with the new iOS 8 Family Sharing setting!

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Build a Sensational Wall Collage With CollageMo!

December 16, 2014November 22, 2017Maryann Goldman

Use this new iOS app to create stunning wall collages from your photos.

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Don’t Miss the Hour of Code – December 8-14!

December 3, 2014November 26, 2017Maryann Goldman

Take advantage of this year’s Hour of Code to introduce your child to programming, sharpen your child’s programming skills, or even give programming a try for yourself

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The Role of the Lego Mindstorms EV3 Robot in Artificial Intelligence Research

November 24, 2014December 16, 2017Maryann Goldman

The Lego Mindstorms EV3 robot isn’t just a useful tool for teaching children about robotics. Read about how scientists are using it to explore artificial intelligence using the nematode worm connectome.

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How to Create a Cute Turkey-Themed Thanksgiving Keepsake

November 14, 2014November 23, 2017Maryann Goldman

Bring out your inner turkey and create this cute Thanksgiving hand print craft.

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Preserving Childhood Memories Through Timeline Creation Apps

November 12, 2014November 26, 2017Maryann Goldman1

Save complete childhood memories by creating a timeline with your photos with apps such as Tiki-Toki.

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Be Inspired With The Lego Mindstorms EV3 Idea Book!

November 6, 2014November 23, 2017Maryann Goldman2

You won’t want to miss the innovative designs and brilliant pictures in The Lego Mindstorms EV3 Idea Book.

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Learn to Program While Carving a Pumpkin

November 3, 2014November 23, 2017Maryann Goldman

Create your on virtual jack-o-lantern on Khan Academy!

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Today’s Total Lunar Eclipse in Pictures

October 8, 2014November 23, 2017Maryann Goldman1

Check out the pictures GeekMom Maryann took of the total lunar eclipse this morning!

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Enhance Your EV3 Robot Experience With The Lego Mindstorms EV3 Discovery Book

October 7, 2014December 15, 2017Maryann Goldman

The Lego Mindstorms EV3 Discovery Book: A Programmer’s Guide to Building and Programming Robots will help you get the most out of your robot.

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