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Category Archives: Education
‘CAPCOM GO! The Apollo Story’: A GeekMom World Premiere
CAPCOM GO! The Apollo Story is an immersive documentary movie for planetariums that explores the history of the Apollo Space Programme. Read More
‘Once on This Island, Jr.’ – A Potential Minefield of Cultural Appropriation
In a world that needs empathy, theater provides an entry point for children. However, as adults, we also need to be purposeful about the way in which we make decisions and how we position those choices for our children. Read More
Bored to Sleep: The Understimulated ADHD Brain
Amy discovers that the phenomenon of “intrusive sleep,” which has hounded her all her life, is actually caused by boredom. Read More
Spinlight: 3 Apps to Help With Math and Logic Skills
My son and I have recently played with three apps from Spinlight: ‘Winky Think Logic Puzzles,’ ‘Operation Math,’ and ‘YodelOh Math Mountain.’ Read More
‘Geography Drive USA’: A Fun and Fact-Filled Road Trip Around the States
‘Geography Drive USA’ is an app that takes players on a road (and occasional plane) trip all over the United States of America. Read More
3 Human Biology Games to Teach Anatomy and More
Today I’m taking a look three human biology games that teach anatomy, bodily systems, and fun facts about the body and biology. Read More
I’m Not Bad at Math, Just Math Homework
Maybe math phobia can be avoided by changing the way we think about it, teach it, or at least assign it for homework. Read More
Start Coding With ‘Mission Python!’
Celebrate Computer Science Education Week with a new addition to your young programmer’s bookshelf! Read More
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
