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The Science of Crowd Counting & 3 Ways to Teach Kids Estimation

January 29, 2017December 11, 2017Patricia Vollmer

Patricia introduces the science of counting crowds and methods to show kids how to estimate large numbers.

Gather ‘Round, Padawans: No Lesser Evil

January 27, 2017December 11, 2017Shiri Sondheimer

Power Man and Iron Fist remind us there’s no such thing as the LESSER of two evils.

‘Oh, Ick!’ Is the Perfect Book For Your Little Scientist

January 26, 2017December 15, 2017Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley

One of my favorite things to do, as a homeschool mom, is to pair a fantastic book with an educational game… and I have the perfect game to pair with this book.

13 Books to Teach Children About Protesting and Activism

January 22, 2017December 11, 2017Jackie Reeve11

Activism can be a hard thing to define to young children. Keep the conversation going with these books that help explain and demonstrate what it’s all about.

Gather ‘Round, Padawans: Be the Change

January 20, 2017December 11, 2017Shiri Sondheimer

Be the change. Even if you can’t see the change.

Hindi Learning Game… Take One

January 18, 2017December 15, 2017Nivi Engineer16

You know the saying about how the journey is part of the gift? Well, I’ve been trying to use that philosophy to teach my kids Hindi.

Homeschooling High School with College in Mind

January 16, 2017December 11, 2017Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley5

If you are considering homeschooling through high school, check out the book ‘Homeschooling High School with College in Mind.’

Gather ‘Round, Padawans: Be Unstoppable

January 14, 2017December 11, 2017Shiri Sondheimer

Love relentlessly. Be unstoppable.

Delight your child's imagination and creativity with 'I Am Jim Henson', the latest addition to Brad Meltzer's 'Ordinary People Change the World' series.

‘I Am Jim Henson’ Is Here… and It’s Fantastic!

January 11, 2017December 11, 2017Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley2

Delight your child’s imagination and creativity with ‘I Am Jim Henson,’ the latest addition to Brad Meltzer’s ‘Ordinary People Change the World’ series.

Medal images via the American Library Association

Mock the ALA Youth Media Awards!

January 7, 2017December 11, 2017Amy Weir1

See if you can predict the winners of this year’s Caldecott, Geisel, or other Youth Media Awards before the American Library Association announces their picks on January 23.

Gather ‘Round, Padawans: Padawan Goals

January 5, 2017December 15, 2017Shiri Sondheimer2

General Organa; Misty Knight; Luke Cage; the Dora Milaje; and Padfoot, Prongs, and Moony provide inspiration for these geeky goals.

Gameschooling: Play More in the New Year

December 31, 2016December 9, 2017Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley4

Game-based learning can be such a blast. With a new year on the horizon, resolve to add more play to your day with a 31-Day #GameschoolChallenge.

Gather ‘Round, Padawans: Geek Girl Power

December 29, 2016December 9, 2017Shiri Sondheimer

Our general is gone, Geek Sisters. But we are not alone.

Christmas May Be Over, But Krampus Is Still Watching!

December 29, 2016December 15, 2017Natalie Zaman

This furry, red-tongued, chain and/or switch-wielding character has been St. Nicholas’ companion in Alpine regions for millennia, and may even pre-date the jolly old elf.