Education Archives

No (Coding) Worries With the Matatalab Coding Set Home Edition

December 1, 2020November 30, 2020Sarah Pinault0

In our house the only way you can improve upon a toy is by making it remote control. If you can stick a motor in it and make it move, then it’s an instant winner.

The Challenger Disaster Cover, First Second Books, Background Image by Dimitris Vetsikas from Pixabay

Review: ‘History Comics: The Challenger Disaster’ by Pranas T. Naujokaitis

November 3, 2020November 2, 2020Sophie Brown0

‘History Comics: The Challenger Disaster’ by Pranas T. Naujokaitis is a middle-grade graphic novel that explores the disaster in detail.

My Son Is A Cyborg

November 1, 2020October 30, 2020Cathé Post0

My son is a cyborg! Okay, not in the Borg sense, but he certainly has little machines on his body that communicate with little computers. Why does my son sound like he belongs on ‘Star Trek’ and not our little Pacific Northwest home?

Magna Tiles: A Very Magnetic Caterpillar

October 19, 2020October 18, 2020Sarah Pinault0

The timeless magic of Eric Carle attracts a new generation through Structures Interactive Storytime Magnatiles. Your kids will be drawn to this attractive way of viewing these classic stories.

To Celebrate National Book Month: Some Favorite Books About Women

October 6, 2020October 5, 2020Jenny Bristol1

Check out some of GeekMom’s favorite books about women.

Mid-Century Modern Women in the Visual Arts

October 5, 2020October 5, 2020Jenny Bristol1

Learn about 25 influential women of the 20th century art and design world in this new book.

Yes, You Are an Artist

September 19, 2020September 18, 2020Lisa Tate0

We are all artists. It is just a matter of tapping into your own creative potential and discovering what is inside.

Dorktales Storytime Podcast Gets Kids (and Adults) Giggling

September 8, 2020September 7, 2020Jenny Bristol0

Give this new podcast for kids and families a listen! It’s fun for kids and their parents.

Remote Learning: What Three Weeks in Looks Like for Us

August 30, 2020August 29, 2020Elizabeth MacAndrew2

GeekMom Elizabeth gives an update on remote learning for her family after several weeks.

Votes for Women: Happy 100th Anniversary, 19th Amendment!

August 18, 2020Jenny Bristol0

Today marks the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution. Though it was supposed to allow for universal suffrage, it didn’t quite achieve that, but it was a step in the right direction and a major part of the effort to apply laws equally. We here at GeekMom […]

Soldiers in Petticoats: 100 Years of Voting Rights

August 18, 2020August 17, 2020Sarah Pinault0

My earliest encounter with the Suffragettes was probably the same as everyone else my age, Winifred Banks singing “Sister Suffragette” in Mary Poppins. Winifred was singing about voting rights in Great Britain in 1910; women there would get partial access to a vote in 1918, and equal access with men in 1928. On this side […]

Remote School: How Week 1 Went for Us

August 16, 2020August 15, 2020Elizabeth MacAndrew1

GeekMom Elizabeth discusses how week 1 of remote learning went for her kids.

Nevertheless, ‘She Votes’: An Important New Book on Women’s History

August 5, 2020November 13, 2020Jenny Bristol0

Women’s art and women’s history converge in this important book celebrating the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

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Do You Know What Your Library Has Been Up To?

July 6, 2020July 5, 2020Amy Weir0

Public libraries can’t operate “as usual” during COVID, but you should check out the ways we’ve found to safely serve the public anyway.

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Inertia and Working From Home

May 27, 2020May 26, 2020Amy Weir3

Inertia makes it hard to separate your day into “work” and “non-work” hours when working from home. Without a closing time, I just keep going….

Five Fun Skills You Can Learn With Your Family

May 17, 2020May 17, 2020Lisa Tate3

From speedcubing to neoswing dancing, take advantage of extra home time to learn some impressive new skills.

“Zeus on the Loose”: An Educational Game Blessed With Fun

May 14, 2020May 13, 2020Evil Genius Mum0

Kids learn best through play. The trick is finding a game both educational and fun. We found it: “Zeus on the Loose”.

Earth Day Books 2020, Images Wide Eyed Editions

Six Earth Day Picture Books that Celebrate Our Planet (+ Giveaway)

April 22, 2020April 30, 2020Sophie Brown0

To help celebrate Earth Day, you could win six Earth Day picture books from Quarto and Wide Eyed Editions to read with your family.

Little Home Schools Everywhere: Meet Little Medical School

April 22, 2020April 21, 2020Sarah Pinault1

“Classroom in a box” from Little Medical School is a great way to kick start or rejuvenate science class at home. Great to play with, great to learn from, and thoroughly engaging for all.

The Hero I Needed Twenty Years Ago: Kate the Chemist

April 21, 2020April 20, 2020Sarah Pinault0

In two new books from Kate the Chemist, here’s a little homeschool help that will distill a love of Chemistry in the day to day life of our younglings.