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Category Archives: Education
Defending the Arts: “Hamilton,” a Case Study
To those that think there is no value in the arts. To those who believe classes focusing on “soft skills” are useless. Consider “Hamilton.” Read More
Itty Bitty Buggy Inspires Imagination and STEM Learning
National STEM Day is right around the corner. If you are looking for a way to interest your kid in STEM or looking for a fun new project for your little geekling then check out the Itty Bitty Buggy by Microduino. Read More
Nintendo’s Labo Program Moves Into Classrooms
Nintendo Labo kits are soon going to be available for classroom education, with Nintendo supplying the Labo kits and the Switch console free to schools. The Institute of Play is helping to develop the Labo Teacher Guide, which will be free to anyone later this fall. Read More
Educational Card Games That Make Science, Geography, and History Fun
Today I want to share some fun, interactive, and educational card games that help with geography, history, and science skills. Read More
VPN: What Is Data Protection?
VPNs help protect the information you send across the internet to help keep hackers from using it, but not all VPNs are created equally. Read More
What You Should Know About Banned Books Week
Does the concept of Banned Books Week confuse you? Amy tries to sort it all out here for you. Read More
Do You Inktober? Here’s Why You – and Your Kids – Should!
Last year, my kids and and I took on the Inktober drawing challenge. Here are some reasons I encourage all families to give it try. Read More
4 Literacy Games and Activities That Help Make Learning Fun
These 4 fun and simple literacy games will help with language and literacy skills including spelling, grammar, vocabulary-building, and more. Read More
Taxonomies Are Fun
I’m notoriously against dichotomies when it comes to people. Objects, on the other hand, are fun to sort. There are games based on the concept of using dichotomies to identify objects: Twenty Questions, and all its spinoffs, like this Hedbandz game my kids have. Through a series of yes or no questions, you gradually narrow… Read More
‘MYnd Kraft’: 7 Programming-Based Card Games in 1
MYnd Kraft is a card game based on programming principles that is suitable for kids age seven and up. It is currently funding on Kickstarter. Read More
We Need Scientists: Future Jobs for Future Generations
We need scientists! Because future jobs will be less about the money and more about the science. And it is already happening now. Read More
Indian Wedding Traditions Nick Jonas Needs To Know
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas are engaged. Even if you’ve seen an Indian wedding, you may have missed some elements. Here’s a quick primer. Read More
Back-to-School Guide: Keeping Them Engaged After School!
Keep the kids learning after school with our back-to-school kits and books guide. Read More
‘The Brain Train’: All Aboard the World’s First Mathematical Railway!
The “world’s first mathematical railway,” ‘The Brain Train’ from The Happy Puzzle Company is an easy-to-understand single-player puzzle game. Read More
GraviTrax Vs. Q-Ba-Maze 2.0: Comparing Next Generation Marble Runs
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
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
