Generation Genius and Mystery Science are two online, video-based science programs that have become quite popular among homeschoolers in recent years. Both programs offer high-quality, NGSS-aligned and secular science lessons on demand and are fairly affordable, as far as online curricula are concerned. With that said, Generation Genius and Mystery Science do have significant differences … Read more
Note: Where mentioned, prices correct as of writing, all prices in USD. The unfortunate reality of homeschooling is that not every parent necessarily has the time to teach every course themselves. As a consequence, digital and online homeschooling programs have become quite popular in recent years, guiding students through engaging, multimedia-rich lessons and practice, while … Read more
Coding is fast becoming one of the most important skills for students to develop, and a program that can teach kids the essentials of coding without boring them to tears can be invaluable as a teaching tool. CodaKid and Code Kingdoms are two very popular and very effective online platforms that teach kids real coding … Read more
It’s no secret that most kids love electronics, apps and their computers. After all, what parent hasn’t had those endless nightly struggles over screen time? Rather than fighting, however, parents may be better served by guiding their child’s interest in electronics and thereby helping them develop a variety of STEM skills to better serve them … Read more
Artificial intelligence is probably the most widely thrown around buzzword in computer science and in education these days. The reason for this is simple: from chatbots to health care to self-driving cars, the development of artificial intelligence is so revolutionary that it is changing the way in which we interact and use technology. Whether it … Read more
When parents watch their teenage children breeze along with the latest apps on their tablet or their phone, they often assume that their child is developing a skill with technology that will serve them well in their future. The truth of the matter is that while most teens these days have no trouble picking up … Read more
Online piano apps can be a great way for anyone to get started learning the piano. While not a substitute for a teacher, these apps can be great at helping students become familiar with a keyboard, learn to read music, get started playing your favorite songs and even as a supplement to formal music lessons. … Read more
For homeschoolers, social studies can be sometimes a tricky subject to tackle. Primarily covering geography, history, civics, economics and sociology, and possibly involving other social science disciplines, there is a lot of information to cover and a little technological help can often go a long way in helping plan, organize, teach and review the subject … Read more
3D design can be a really cool and interesting way of adding a little STEM to your kids’ learning and use technology to bring your child’s wildest ideas to life. A safer, more portable and more affordable alternative to 3D printers, 3D pens give kids the ability to draw in three dimensions by letting them … Read more
Since their invention in 2012, 3D pens have captivated adults and kids alike. The idea of drawing in three dimensions, literally doodling in the air and bringing your wildest ideas to life with the stroke of a pen, is a tempting one. So tempting, in fact, that 3D pens have since found their way into … Read more