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Some Tips and Advice From a Former Teacher on Homeschooling During Coronavirus

March 31, 2020March 30, 2020Elizabeth MacAndrew1

GeekMom Elizabeth, a former teacher, gives some advice on dealing with homeschooling during Coronavirus.

Continuing Adventures in Mom School

March 30, 2020March 30, 2020Sarah Pinault

As the virus continues to occupy every waking hour of our nation, in every house a new normal appears. Reluctant home schoolers realize anew the value of teachers, but perhaps being a pseudo-teacher isn’t as bad as we first thought it would be?

Educational Games Roundup, Image by White77 from Pixabay

GeekMom Review Roundup: 50+ Educational Games, Activities, and Apps

March 25, 2020March 24, 2020Sophie Brown

I have reviewed dozens of educational apps, games, activity books and more, here is a roundup of over 50 of these, organized by subject.

MasterClass Live: Chris Voss: The Art of Negotiation – Today!

March 25, 2020March 24, 2020Dakster Sullivan

Former FBI lead international kidnapping negotiator Chris Voss will be hosting MasterClass Live in the art of negotiation on March 25th, 2020.

LEGO MiniMasters 6: Celebrating Women’s History Month

March 23, 2020March 22, 2020Karen Walsh

LEGO MiniMasters 6: Women’s History Month gives resources for kids to learn about famous women, then design a build based on their learning.

LEGO MiniMasters 5: Volume Vehicle

March 20, 2020March 19, 2020Karen Walsh

LEGO MiniMasters 5: Volume Vehicle focuses on planning a vehicle, telling a story, and finding the volume of the vehicle.

Nerds to the Rescue! Help Students in Your Community During COVID-19

March 16, 2020March 16, 2020Rebecca Angel7

We as a community can help our students thrive during this challenging time by bridging the digital divide and offering tech-savviness.

LEGO MiniMasters 1: Ecosystem

March 16, 2020March 16, 2020Karen Walsh

Home with the kids for the foreseeable future?? Karen provides us a daily dose of LEGO Builds that will keep the kids busy and (shhh!) they’ll learn something along the way.

$Break out the teddy bears. \ Image: Pixabay$

Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Anxiety — How to Stay Calm

March 14, 2020March 15, 2020Dakster Sullivan1

Here are some ways I’m doing self-care during this stressful time in our global economy.

ThinkFun Code Master, Image: Sophie Brown

Code Master: The Programming Logic Game from ThinkFun

March 4, 2020March 3, 2020Sophie Brown

Code Master is a single-player logic game from ThinkFun that aims to teach basic coding skills to kids aged from eight to adult.

Talking to Your Kids about the Coronavirus

March 2, 2020Sarah Pinault2

Take a look at the comic strip designed to help kids understand the coronavirus and how it impacts them, courtesy of NPR.

The Scientific Method: It’s Not Just for High School!

February 25, 2020February 24, 2020Melanie Meadors1

How are scientists using the scientific method to solve the mystery of Enceladus’s icy plumes? This tool isn’t just for high school students!

Votes for Women! Resources for the 19th Amendment’s 100th Anniversary

February 20, 2020August 18, 2020Jenny Bristol

This year is the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment, granting women the right to vote. Here is a list of some resources that can help you learn more about the amendment and a few ways to celebrate this landmark achievement.

Who Tells Your Story? Acknowledging Bias in History

February 19, 2020February 18, 2020Amy Weir1

All writing is biased. The trick is to recognize the biases and to seek out as many different biases in your reading as you can.

Happy National Weatherperson’s Day!

February 5, 2020February 5, 2020Patricia Vollmer

National Weatherperson’s Day is on February 5th in the United States, honoring John Jeffries, one of the first Americans to take weather observations.

LEGO Education: A Real-World Case Study in Philadelphia

February 4, 2020February 3, 2020Karen Walsh3

Paula Don, from the Philadelphia school district, proves that all schools can implement LEGO Education’s hands-on learning principles.

An Interview with LEGO Education President Esben Staerk Jørgensen

September 26, 2019September 25, 2019Karen Walsh

LEGO Education’s President, Esben Staerk Jørgensen, discusses working with low-income schools, making a difference, and being a parent.

LEGO Education: Rebuild The World By Rebuilding Confidence

September 25, 2019September 24, 2019Karen Walsh1

LEGO Education’s holistic preschool through high school educator geared sets can help “Rebuild the World” by building student confidence.

Rebuild the World: What LEGO Systems Mean for Children’s Futures

September 21, 2019September 20, 2019Karen Walsh

LEGO Rebuild the World is more than a marketing campaign, it’s a way for parents and educators to support kids for successful futures.

LEGO Braille Bricks and Audio Instructions: In-Depth Interviews

September 14, 2019September 13, 2019Karen Walsh

In this interview, we spoke with Matthew Shifrin, LEGO, and the AI Institute about expanding LEGO to include blind children.