Education Archives

Exclusive Clip From Discovery’s Emmy-Nominated Series ‘Serengeti II’

July 17, 2021July 16, 2021Sarah Pinault

Enjoy a GeekMom-exclusive clip from Discovery’s ‘Serengeti II.’

Speaking in the Vernacular…Colloquially of Course

June 28, 2021June 28, 2021Sarah Pinault

Twenty years into life in the US, GeekMom Sarah still finds British words to confuse and entertain her family.

‘Tappity’ Your Way to K-5 Science Learning

June 26, 2021June 25, 2021Jenny Bristol

This subscription-based interactive science app for kids in K-5 is immersive, interactive, and full of solid science material.

Leaf’d Box Subscription Boxes and Education Kits: Follow-Up, Almost Three Months In

June 3, 2021June 2, 2021Jenny Bristol

See what we thought of the Leaf’s gardening subscription boxes after the plants had a chance to grow for a while.

Peek Beyond the Page With Mental Floss’s ‘The Curious Reader’

May 25, 2021May 22, 2021Jenny Bristol

Mental Floss brings together a couple of decades of their best content about books, authors, and the literary world.

Clixo: A Fun Magnetic Toy in a Small Package

May 6, 2021May 5, 2021Jenny Bristol

Infinite play, compact living space!

The GeekMom Earth Day Reading List 2021: 12 Books for All Ages

April 22, 2021April 22, 2021Sophie Brown

A reading list of 12 books that are all ideal choices for Earth Day and any day – because when is it a bad time to celebrate our planet?

Celebrating Art in Our Own Lives on World Art Day

April 15, 2021April 14, 2021Lisa Tate

It’s World Art Day. Here are some inspiring ways anyone can find art in their own world, and in themselves.

Leaf’d Box Subscription Boxes and Education Kits: Perfect Garden Starters for Families

March 29, 2021March 29, 2021Jenny Bristol

The Leaf’d Box Subscription Boxes and Education Kits are a fun, packaged way to introduce edible gardening to your kids. It’s a perfect family activity.

International Women's Day 2021 Reading List, Image Sophie Brown

GeekMom’s International Women’s Day Reading List 2021

March 8, 2021March 8, 2021Sophie Brown1

Happy International Women’s Day! Here is a selection of books that are all great choices to read today, either alone or with your children.

Getting Ready for Read Across America Day – March 3

March 1, 2021February 28, 2021Sarah Pinault

Because we all need a little more holiday time, let’s make Read Across America day a proper holiday this year. Drop everything and read with us, here are some ideas on how to make it a read-y good day!

‘Artists in Residence’ Gives a Glimpse Into Artists’ Private Spaces

February 21, 2021February 20, 2021Jenny Bristol

If you’ve ever wanted to learn where artists live and how they organize and decorate their own homes, this book is a delight.

7 Picture and Photo Essay Books to Teach History to Kids

January 14, 2021January 13, 2021Jenny Bristol3

Here are seven fantastic books that each teach a bit about a different area of U.S. history.

LEGO Education’s BricQ Motion: Purposeful Analog Learning for a Digital Steam World

January 5, 2021January 4, 2021Karen Walsh1

LEGO Education once again gives us the solution to the learning problem we didn’t know we had with its BricQ Motion set.

How My Sketching Addiction Became My 2020 Diary

January 4, 2021January 3, 2021Lisa Tate

I’ve been a writer and editor my entire professional life, so when all the weirdness of 2020 hit..I started drawing and never stopped.

2 Visually Pleasing Science Books for All Ages

December 28, 2020December 28, 2020Jenny Bristol1

Looking for some beautiful but educational books to add to your library? Here are two that fit the bill.

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

December 1, 2020November 30, 2020Sarah Pinault2

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 Brown

‘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 Post

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 Pinault1

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.