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Between the Bookends: 5 Books We Read in June 2022

July 1, 2022June 30, 2022Sophie Brown

This month’s Between the Bookends includes contemporary middle grade, fantasy YA, and a look at the history of women in video games.

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Pride Month 2022: ‘Every Variable of Us’ by Charles A. Bush

June 14, 2022June 13, 2022Sophie Brown

Throughout June, GeekMom celebrates Pride Month with lots of LGBTQ content. Today’s book review is ‘Every Variable of Us’ by Charles A. Bush.

Build Your Own Cardboard Telescope, Box Image Build Your Own Kits, Mars Image NASA

Mars Month: Build Your Own Cardboard Telescope Kit

July 20, 2020Sophie Brown2

Build Your Own Telescope is an eco-friendly kit that will allow you and your kids to put together your very own cardboard telescope.

Remote Control Machines Space Explorers, Image Sophie Brown, Box Art Thames and Kosmos, Mars Image NASA

Mars Month: Build a Rover with Remote Control Machines: Space Explorers

July 15, 2020Sophie Brown7

Remote Control Machines: Space Explorers is an engineering, robotics, & science kit that allows kids to build and control their own machines.

Pepper Mint in The Magnificent Mars Expedition, Image Sophie Brown

Mars Month: Pepper Mint in The Magnificent Mars Expedition

July 8, 2020July 7, 2020Sophie Brown

The Magnificent Mars Expedition is a STEM kit that includes a story linking to experiments and activities you can do at home.

Yet More Gravitrax Expansions, Box Images Ravensburger

Yet More Gravitrax Expansions – Are These the Best So Far?

May 16, 2020May 15, 2020Sophie Brown3

Gravitrax remains one of our favorite toy systems, this time, we’re taking a look at the Jumper and the Tunnels expansions sets.

Illustrated Picture Books from Quarto, Image: Quarto Publishing

5 Fascinating Illustrated Children’s Books From Quarto

December 5, 2018December 4, 2018Sophie Brown

I want to share five Quarto titles that I have recently read and that I hope you and your family will love reading together. The books are presented in roughly age-appropriate order.

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.

‘MYnd Kraft’: 7 Programming-Based Card Games in 1

August 27, 2018August 27, 2018Sophie Brown

MYnd Kraft is a card game based on programming principles that is suitable for kids age seven and up. It is currently funding on Kickstarter.

The Brain Train, Image: The Happy Puzzle Company

‘The Brain Train’: All Aboard the World’s First Mathematical Railway!

July 24, 2018July 23, 2018Sophie Brown

The “world’s first mathematical railway,” ‘The Brain Train’ from The Happy Puzzle Company is an easy-to-understand single-player puzzle game.

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GraviTrax Vs. Q-Ba-Maze 2.0: Comparing Next Generation Marble Runs

June 13, 2018June 12, 2018Sophie Brown3

GraviTrax and Q-Ba-Maze are Marble Run style building systems which claim to be educational and can be expanded with various stunt pieces.

Clickd Cover Image: Disney Publishing Worldwide

‘Click’d’: The Programming Was the Easy Part

September 5, 2017December 12, 2017Dakster Sullivan

A glitch in Allie’s viral app has done more than hurt her program. It may also cost her her friends.

Svaha: Comfortable, Nerdy Clothes for Women—With Pockets!

May 4, 2017December 12, 2017Jenny Bristol1

Nerdy, nice looking clothes that break gender stereotypes, are comfortable and available for a wide range of sizes, AND they have pockets? Sign me up.

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Introduce STEM With Little Passports: Science Expeditions

March 10, 2017December 12, 2017Sophie Brown

Little Passports: Science Expeditions is a subscription service aimed at kids aged nine and up that introduces a new scientific field every month.

Outdoor STEM With Fairy Houses!

March 4, 2017December 12, 2017Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley

I love this time of year! After a New Hampshire winter, it feels so good to shed those layers and spend the afternoon outdoors. I love how happy my kids are at the end of the day. I love their little muddy fingers, their filthy smiles. I love the sediment in the bathtub–the sign of a day filled with adventure.

UN International Day for Women and Girls in Science

February 8, 2017December 11, 2017Patricia Vollmer

Saturday, February 11th, is UN International Day for Women and Girls in Science. Check out ways to get involved in your community.

bionicTOYS Flex-Bricks: Because Nature Is Flexible

December 7, 2016December 9, 2017Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley2

Nature is flexible which is why you should check out these LEGO compatible flex bricks now on Kickstarter. bionicTOYS are great for construction-based play. Your children will learn physics as they play!

Hour of Code 2016: Unplugged to Fully Connected

December 1, 2016February 8, 2018Karen Walsh

The Hour of Code website, www.code.org, provides lessons ranging from no computer necessary to all online making Hour of Code 2016 accessible to all.

Make Bath Time Educational with Tub STEM

October 11, 2016December 9, 2017Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley

I do not think you need to spend much money to have some STEM fun. My children have enjoyed STEM challenges using cardboard boxes and broken pool toys. They have built forts and fairy houses. And one time I make a tinker kit for only $5.

That said, I spent a little money on our Tub STEM and the learning and peace has been priceless.

A Weekend of Family Fun at the Portland Mini Maker Faire

September 13, 2016December 9, 2017Marziah Karch

The Maker Faire is, of course, a celebration of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math). Improbable machines, hands-on activities, and lots of robots. I moved to Portland from the Kansas City area, where we had a large regional Maker Faire. You’d think that Portland’s smaller, Mini Maker Faire would be a bit of a […]