GraviTrax and Q-Ba-Maze are Marble Run style building systems which claim to be educational and can be expanded with various stunt pieces. Read More
GraviTrax Vs. Q-Ba-Maze 2.0: Comparing Next Generation Marble Runs
Category Archives: Education
Make Summer Science Fun with the Plugable Digital Microscope
School’s out, but science is always in. If you have a kid who likes to collect everything they find outside, let them take a closer look at their treasures with a USB microscope. Read More
Tips for Enjoying Summer Reading
Just because the school wants your kids to focus on their summer reading doesn’t mean it should be a chore. Read More
KTBYTE: Tailored Curriculum for Students To Achieve Excellence
KTBYTE provides Computer Science education that is fun, accessible, and challenging. [sponsored] Read More
Who Owns Your Coins?
The Royal Canadian Mint is suing the Royal Australian Mint for infringement of patent technology for their colored coins. If they win, the Canadians want the Aussies to destroy all of their colored coins and surrender any profits. That’s a lot of money involved. Read More
Why I Left Education: I Can’t Be Part of the Problem Anymore
Yesterday, I physically and metaphorically closed a door, a classroom door, for the last time. Read More
LEGO Education Brings the Astronauts
LEGO Education partners with FIRST LEGO and creates two new space-themed Inspire Sets with the help of astronauts. Read More
5 Math Games and Activities That Help Make Learning Fun
No kid wants to do homework after school, but math games help to make it that bit more enjoyable. My family has been using these math games and activities recently when my son is asked to practice his math skills at home. Read More
‘Politics for Beginners’: The Impartial Guide Your Family Needs
‘Politics for Beginners,’ a new book from children’s publisher Usborne, is the perfect introduction to the messy world of politics for both children and adults looking to increase their knowledge. Read More
An Intro to Service Dogs – The Hounds of Daksterville
Dakster welcomes us to the Hounds of Daksterville, where she’ll be documenting her journey into the world of service dogs. Read More
Rube Goldberg Machine Contest April 20-22, 2018 in Chicago
Creating a machine to complete a simple task in the most complex way possible? Sounds like childhood. If your kid is particularly adept at this, the 30th Anniversary of the Rube Goldberg Machine Contest is coming up April 20-22, 2018 at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. Read More
Chinese New Year 2018: Out With the Rooster and Bring Home a Dog
Whether you are a devout follower or a fan of the fortune cookies, Chinese New Year is the best way to shake off the old year. Read our tips for helping kids visualize a new Year of the Dog. Read More
Valentine’s Day Tattoos and Learned Helplessness in Children
No matter how hard parents fight against learned helpless in children, they still have to fight against the mini-tattoos in Valentine’s Day cards. Read More
Kid-Friendly Super Bowl Squares
Hosting kids for the Super Bowl? Want to keep them engaged and teach them a little math in the process? With a few minor tweaks, a typical game of Super Bowl Squares can be just the thing.
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Botley the Coding Robot Is Full of Programming Cuteness
If you need a little cuteness with a lot of programming power in your child’s toy box, check out Botley the Coding Robot. Read More
What Is Maker? Lessons I Learned From LEGO Education at BETT
Last week, LEGO Education taught GeekMom Karen the answer to the question “What is maker?” Read More
Speak My Geek: Benefits and Tips for Learning a Foreign Language
Just in time for the New Year: We have seven reasons why you should be studying foreign languages at any age… And another five suggestions on how to make it really easy for your family. Read More
Squeebles Punctuation Teaches Grammar to Your Kids (and You)
The latest addition to the Squeebles range is ‘Squeebles Punctuation,’ a fun, engaging and entertaining app designed to teach punctuation and grammar. Read More
Four Amazing, Educational Apps for Older Kids
My eight-year-old son and I have spent the last few months trying out several apps aimed at older children. Here we share four he has enjoyed. Read More
‘Dumb Ways to Die’: Smart Ways to PSA (Plus Giveaway)
How do you make a PSA about rail safety remain popular, even five years after launch? Catchy tunes and cute cartoons seem to help. (So do giveaways.) Read More
