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New Logic Game ‘Domino Maze’ Is a Topplingly Good Time

September 9, 2019September 8, 2019Jenny Bristol

Take logic puzzles into the third dimension with this new logic game from ThinkFun.

A bit of journaling behind a sheet of paper with a person doodled on it; a girl drawing said doodle

Properly Prepared With Paper and Pen

August 24, 2019August 23, 2019Amy Weir

Why Amy (and her daughter) never leave home without something to write with and something to write on.

Cold Water Fishery Resources: What Are They and Why Are They Important?

July 13, 2019July 12, 2019Melanie Meadors

Last week Melanie Meadors took part in a volunteer program to test the water in a local cold water fishery resource and report it to the local watershed monitoring program. Read on to find out why this is important work!

Visiting the National Space Centre, Image: Sophie Brown

Apollo 50th: Our Visit to the National Space Centre

July 4, 2019July 4, 2019Sophie Brown

The National Space Centre in Leicester, UK, is an interactive museum dedicated to the past, present, and future of space exploration.

The Spectacular Journey Into Space, Image: Carlton Books

Apollo 50th: ‘The Spectacular Journey Into Space’ Fails to Impress

July 2, 2019July 1, 2019Sophie Brown

In ‘The Spectacular Journey Into Space,’ kids punch out sections of the images to create floating shapes of planets, space vehicles, & more.

Asteroid Day Is June 30th!

June 28, 2019June 27, 2019Melanie Meadors

On June 30th, it will be Asteroid Day, an annual event celebrated by 192 countries around the world! Here are some things to make your Asteroid Day cool.

History Heroes Space, Image: Sophie Brown

Apollo 50th: ‘History Heroes: Space,’ An Educational Card Game for All

June 28, 2019June 27, 2019Sophie Brown2

‘History Heroes: Space’ is a card game for ages eight plus that teaches kids and adults about all aspects of space exploration.

Spike 150: Celebrating the Diversity of the Transcontinental Railroad

May 16, 2019May 17, 2019Patricia Vollmer2

Patricia had the opportunity of a lifetime last weekend: commemorating the 150th anniversary of the 1869 completion of the U.S. Transcontinental Railroad in Utah.

12 Lazy-Ass Ways to Save the Earth

April 22, 2019April 21, 2019Rebecca Angel

Be lazy and save the earth! Here are 12 ways to do it by not doing anything.

LEGO Education Presents: SPIKE Prime for First LEGO

April 17, 2019April 17, 2019Karen Walsh1

New LEGO Education SPIKE Prime to pair with First LEGO Leagues for 2019-2020 competitions to teach resiliency.

CAPCOM GO! World Premiere, Image: NSC Creative

‘CAPCOM GO! The Apollo Story’: A GeekMom World Premiere

April 11, 2019April 10, 2019Sophie Brown

CAPCOM GO! The Apollo Story is an immersive documentary movie for planetariums that explores the history of the Apollo Space Programme.

‘Once on This Island, Jr.’ – A Potential Minefield of Cultural Appropriation

March 22, 2019March 21, 2019Karen Walsh

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.

Bored to Sleep: The Understimulated ADHD Brain

March 21, 2019March 20, 2019Amy Weir3

Amy discovers that the phenomenon of “intrusive sleep,” which has hounded her all her life, is actually caused by boredom.

Spinlight Apps, Image: Sophie Brown via Little 10 Robot

Spinlight: 3 Apps to Help With Math and Logic Skills

February 18, 2019February 17, 2019Sophie Brown1

My son and I have recently played with three apps from Spinlight: ‘Winky Think Logic Puzzles,’ ‘Operation Math,’ and ‘YodelOh Math Mountain.’

Geography Drive USA, Image: Little 10 Robot

‘Geography Drive USA’: A Fun and Fact-Filled Road Trip Around the States

February 9, 2019February 8, 2019Sophie Brown

‘Geography Drive USA’ is an app that takes players on a road (and occasional plane) trip all over the United States of America.

Human Biology Games, Images: The Green Board Games Company

3 Human Biology Games to Teach Anatomy and More

January 24, 2019January 23, 2019Sophie Brown

Today I’m taking a look three human biology games that teach anatomy, bodily systems, and fun facts about the body and biology.

Random numbers in various fonts filling what appears to be a series of blackboards stretching into the distance

I’m Not Bad at Math, Just Math Homework

January 18, 2019January 17, 2019Amy Weir1

Maybe math phobia can be avoided by changing the way we think about it, teach it, or at least assign it for homework.

Start Coding With ‘Mission Python!’

December 7, 2018December 6, 2018Ruth Suehle

Celebrate Computer Science Education Week with a new addition to your young programmer’s bookshelf!

Defending the Arts: “Hamilton,” a Case Study

November 7, 2018November 6, 2018Nivi Engineer1

To those that think there is no value in the arts. To those who believe classes focusing on “soft skills” are useless. Consider “Hamilton.”

Itty Bitty Buggy Inspires Imagination and STEM Learning

November 6, 2018November 5, 2018MAJK

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.