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
If you have a budding electronics wiz, or if your kids just love their gadgets, and you want to harness that passion for learning without adding a lot more screen time a kids circuit board kit might be just what you’re looking for. Gone are the days of the potato clock and crystal radio sets, … Read more
In today’s digital world there are a lot of options when it comes to learning math at home. There are math tools, math games, math apps, math enrichment resources and, of course, various online curricula out there for homeschoolers to choose from. If you are looking at subscribing to an online homeschool math curriculum, there are … Read more
Help kids learn to make their own video games and level up their coding skills It’s no secret that many parents are concerned that their kids are spending too much time playing video games. After all, with budding gamers spending up to 3 hours a day playing games that is a lot of screen time … Read more
It’s no secret that today’s society is technology-driven. Increasingly, parents are concerned that their kids are merely becoming passive consumers of apps and gadgets, with traditional schooling failing to give them the tools necessary to help them master the technology that surrounds them and be better prepared to become leaders of tomorrow’s world. In response, … Read more
It’s no secret, our kids are surrounded by gadgets and technology. Far more comfortable with a tablet and kindle than a notepad and paperback, they consume media and adopt technology at an unprecedented rate. Yet, there’s very little out there teaching them to master that technology, transforming them from consumers to creators. That’s why many … Read more
Kindergarten can be a fun, exciting and important time for both kids and parents. It’s also a crucial step in kids learning, getting them used to the routine of school and giving kids their first In recent years, we’ve learned that when it comes to math in particular, the earlier you get started the better. … Read more
Two powerful learning platforms in a K-12 head to head comparison Among the variety of supplementary K-12 learning platforms out there, two very popular options are IXL and Khan Academy. Although neither of these platforms are really perfect substitutes for structured learning models like a classroom or homeschool, their technology and design have made them … Read more
With the world becoming ever more integrated with technology, there has never been a better time to get kids involved in coding. Not only will it help prepare them for future job markets, but can give them a sense of mastery and control over the tech that they encounter. Aimed at giving K-12 kids an … Read more