Ways to Keep Kids Interested in Coding

Like it or not, our children’s world is increasingly interconnected, with new and transformative ideas and technologies constantly reshaping the world we live in. As parents, we’re always concerned with providing our children with the best possible tools for their future.  Teaching kids to code gives them the skills they need to harness and make … Read more

What to Look for in an Reading App for Kids

Finding a reading app that is effective for younger kids doesn’t have to be as daunting and frustrating as it seems, you just need to know what to look for If you’re interested in getting your kids reading early, or have a reluctant or struggling reader, chances are you’ve come across one of the many … Read more

3d Printers for Kids and Education

3D printers are certainly cool and have revolutionized engineering and, really, the world in many ways. From rapid prototyping at big engineering labs to small businesses making custom products on etsy, there are very few manufacturing industries that haven’t been changed at least a little by the advent of 3d printers.  In recent years, as … Read more

Minecraft Coding for Kids

With over a hundred million active users, Minecraft is an incredibly popular and critically acclaimed game for players of all ages that has been delighting its fans since its introduction in 2009. Essentially an open 3d world designed to spark creativity, Minecraft allows kids to gather resources, explore, build incredible structures and compete with each … Read more

Is Roblox Safe for Kids?

What is Roblox? Robox is a popular and impressive online gaming platform that is designed to allow users to create, play and share each other’s games. Users register with Roblox and can play pretty much any game there, but the real attraction is that Roblox also has a proprietary game development tool called Roblox Studio. … Read more

Reader Pens for Dyslexia: Are They Right for Your Child?

Child scanning text with reading pen

These days there are a lot of assistive technologies out there that claim to make reading easier for students with dyslexia. After all, what parent doesn’t want to increase reading independence and instill a love of reading in their children? Reading pens have been marketed to parents as a cool bit of assistive technology for … Read more

4 Great VR Learning Games to Help your Child Explore the World Around Them

Child using VR headset for learning

Experience the fun and excitement of virtual reality in education with these great games Virtual Reality was, for decades, the holy grail of video games and computers. There were movies and books about how fantastic VR learning would be and how it would reshape our world. But when Virtual Reality arrived, well, we found that … Read more

And an Apple (iPad) for the Tutor: A Guide to Finding Effective Online Tutoring

A student receiving online tutoring at home on his computer

If you’re a parent of a student with a learning disability and are looking for effective tutoring, you’re probably already aware of the challenges of finding a tutor that’s right for your child. When it comes to tutoring for learning disabilities, you want to find a solution that makes sure your child gets the supportive … Read more