Introducing Robots to Young Children
Robotic culture has earned a detailed aesthetic showcasing artificial intelligence and rebellion. Through cinematic creation, science fiction, and other alternate universes, we have seen a plethora of robotic adventures that end in turmoil. As adults, many of us know this
Teaching Kids to Cut Back On Technology
In honor of National Cut Your Energy Costs Day, we thought it best to take a step outside our technologically savvy bubble of comfort and look into the best ways to prepare the next generation for the possibility of a
How to Get Kids Excited About STEM
With the cold weather hitting us in the face with every step, staying indoors is everyone’s best bet these days. This means providing indoor activities for little ones. Of course, sitting them in front of the TV or even
How to Teach Young Children to Code
Coding has gained the stigma for being a “mature” technical skill. In reality, much like reading and writing, it’s a skill that should be taught during elementary education. As intimidating as coding may seem, the cognitive and critical thinking skills
How To Enhance Your Child’s Creativity
Remember the days we reveled in the making of a fort for hours, just to eventually sit inside of it with a flashlight pretending to be surrounded by wilderness? Or the make believe tea parties and dinner extravaganzas that nobody
Easy Ways to Introduce Math Into Your Child’s Life
Introducing math into your child’s life can be a difficult task. Unlike reading, it needs to be introduced in various ways and will most likely require more effort on your part. Reading and writing are skills that a child typically
Understanding Your Child’s Learning Style
Classroom instruction usually follows a fairly standard formula. A teacher creates a curriculum deemed feasible for a large group of students and implements their lesson plans throughout the school year. Homework is given, completed, and turned in; tests are taken
Back-to-School Shopping Made Easy
Summer camp is winding down, nights are coming sooner, and bedtimes are making a dreaded reappearance. That’s right, summer is over and school is coming back! It’s time to get all your ducks in a row and make sure the
Curing Back-to-School Blues for Elementary School Kids
The emergence of back-to-school sales can mean many things: no more white pants, shorter evenings, and a sharp decline in bug bites. For kids, this means one thing – no more playful summertime. Most likely, the return to class is
Why Kids Should Learn Coding At An Early Age
As we reach a technological peak, it’s becoming exceedingly important to gain fluency in programming and coding. According to Mitchel Resnick, Director of the Lifelong Kindergarten group at the MIT Media Lab, “Coding is the new literacy. To thrive
