How DIY Projects Prepare Kids for the Future
In response to a recent post about preparing students for the future, a Twitter follower had a suggestion. He said: “How about studying how to actually make things? Kids are growing up without any...
View ArticleMaker Movement Encourages Kids to Make Things
Not long ago, I wrote a post, at the request of a reader, about encouraging kids to craft, create and “actually make things.” A few weeks later, the “maker movement” went viral when Caine’s Arcade, a...
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20 Fun Activities for Learning with Legos
For a video game, Minecraft is unusual in that it’s both hugely popular, and has a ton of educational value. But in terms of both these factors, the creative building game can’t hold a candle to its...
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8 Awesome Halloween Crafts and Activities for Kids
We’ve scoured Pinterest and the web, and found some really fun and entertaining activities and crafts that parents can do with their kids. This is only a small sampling of what’s out there, so don’t...
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9 Great Fall Activities for All Ages
Fall is in the air! Make the most of the season with these fun activities! Elementary School Pumpkin Picking: This is a fun way to get outside and let your child run around as he or she looks for the...
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16 Easy Thanksgiving and Fall Crafts and Activities for Kids
Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving or traveling to spend the holiday with family or friends, it’s a busy time for families, with lots of planning and...
View ArticleViral Goldieblox Toys Video Flips Little-Girl Princess Fantasy on Its Head
With toys for future inventors, Goldieblox empowers girls to be “more than just a princess” Only 11% of engineers worldwide are female. In the United States, women earned just 18% of undergraduate...
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4 Valuable Things My Daughter Learned From Playing With American Girl Dolls
I really wanted to hate them. The big, pink-walled stores. The mass materialism and high prices. The gender-specific nature of the whole thing. But I just can’t, because my daughter’s love for all...
View ArticleWhat Are Good Last Minute Educational Gifts for Toddlers?
Toddlers love a good stuffed animal—I mean who doesn’t? But if you want to help nurture your toddler’s development, there are plenty of great toys to choose from. There are toys that help motor skills,...
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The Benefit of DIY, and 5 of the Best DIY Sites
So you didn’t get what you wanted over the holidays? Well, I suppose we can’t all get what we want, but there are some very ingenious people on the web who have figured out how to build some very...
View Article6 Important Skills Kids Build with Rainbow Loom
Have your kids caught on to the Rainbow Loom craze? It seems that kids everywhere are making and swapping their Rainbow Loom creations, while parents everywhere lament the explosion of tiny rubber...
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10 Olympics Crafts and Activities for Kids
The Winter Olympics are in full swing and many families are enjoying the fun and excitement of watching their favorite athletes and teams compete. Crafts and activities related to the events can make...
View ArticleFamily Game Night: Best Educational Board Games for Kids
From new favorites to old-school classics, these board games provide hours of family fun, and they have real educational value too. We picked six of our favorite educational board games for each age...
View ArticleGames for Kids: Educational Fun from the 80s and 90s
We all have our favorite games from childhood. And if you still have them, I’m sure it’s fun to share them with your kids. Here are some great throwback games for kids that my generation played in the...
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11 Great Mother’s Day Crafts
Motherhood is rewarding, yes, but let’s face it: being a mom is tough, and moms are so deserving of a day celebrating and recognizing them for all the hard work they do. This Mother’s Day, help kids...
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10 Fun LEGO Math Ideas
As it turns out, 20 Fun Activities for Learning with LEGOs is just the beginning when it comes to the educational possibilities of this classic toy. We recently discovered more via Pinterest, including...
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10 Creative Father’s Day Gifts Kids Can Make
Does dad really need another necktie? Or for that matter, another tie craft? This Father’s Day, why not surprise him with a cool DIY gift he can actually use, or a sweet keepsake, handmade by his...
View ArticleJumpstart Your Child’s Curiosity With Robotics Kits for Kids
The world of robotics is advancing at a swift pace. We’ve reached a point at which children as young as three years old are using simple robotics kits to create their first computer-controlled...
View ArticleGreat Road Trip Games and Activities
Summer means time for road trips, but also logging many hours along the way. Whatever form of transportation you’ll be embarking on, it’s always good to have some form of entertainment to bring along...
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10 Fun LEGO Science Activities
LEGOs and science are a natural pair. Many LEGO sets over the years have incorporated science and STEM, from this NASA Mars Rover set, to the LEGO Mindstorms robotics series, to the upcoming female...
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