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Category: Education

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Squeebles Punctuation Teaches Grammar to Your Kids (and You)

December 13, 2017December 28, 2017Sophie Brown0

The latest addition to the Squeebles range is ‘Squeebles Punctuation,’ a fun, engaging and entertaining app designed to teach punctuation and grammar.

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Four Amazing, Educational Apps for Older Kids

November 10, 2017Sophie Brown0

My eight-year-old son and I have spent the last few months trying out several apps aimed at older children. Here we share four he has enjoyed.

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‘Dumb Ways to Die’: Smart Ways to PSA (Plus Giveaway)

November 4, 2017Evil Genius Mum10

How do you make a PSA about rail safety remain popular, even five years after launch? Catchy tunes and cute cartoons seem to help. (So do giveaways.)

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Have You Lost Yourself in a Google Map Lately?

November 3, 2017Amy Weir0

You probably learned that you could explore places using Google Maps Street View years ago, but when’s the last time you really went all out as a virtual tourist? You know you want to virtually get lost again!

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The Tale of 6 Cities That Have Changed Names Over Time

October 27, 2017Ariane Coffin1

Whatever happened to Constantinople? Where’s Old York? And what is Peking duck? History nerds rejoice!

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If You Can Dance, You Can Code: Workshop Guide

October 26, 2017Nivi Engineer0

When you dance, you perform steps in a particular way, the same way each time. The dance code you create is, in essence, the same as writing a program.

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'Sum2Zero' is the Perfect Game for Stealth Math Learning! | Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley, GeekMom

‘Sum2Zero’ Is the Perfect Game for Stealth Math Learning!

October 6, 2017Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley0

‘Sum2Zero,’ from Bear in Mind Games, is an easy-to-learn, quick-to-play game that children of all ages will love… and they will be working on math skills!

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Why My Daughter Is Learning Cursive (Even Though She Doesn’t Need It)

September 9, 2017Claire Jennings11

Cursive can still be important, even if it is not needed in the computer age.

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Get Your Firsthand Hamilton Fix With These 12,000 Scanned Documents

September 8, 2017Ruth Suehle0

Who lives, who dies, who tells your story? For your obedient servant, A. Ham., it’s the Library of Congress using his own writing.

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MasterClass – Learn From Celebrity Experts

August 25, 2017Dakster Sullivan0

MasterClass gives you access to experts in popular fields with a relaxed online learning environment.

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Back to School Guide 2017

August 18, 2017December 13, 2017Dakster Sullivan0

Check out our back to school guide for 2017!

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'Ladybug Girl's Day Out with Grandpa': An Adorable Story for Young and Old | Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley, GeekMom

‘Ladybug Girl’s Day Out with Grandpa’: An Adorable Story for Young and Old

August 9, 2017Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley0

The latest addition to the Ladybug Girl series by David Soman and Jacky Davis will delight readers young and old as Ladybug Girl and Grandpa visit a museum together.

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Daydreamers will LOVE 'Sarabella's Thinking Cap' | Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley, GeekMom

Daydreamers Will Love ‘Sarabella’s Thinking Cap’

August 8, 2017Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley2

Your little daydreamer will adore the latest book from Judy Schachner (of Skippyjon Jones fame), ‘Sarabella’s Thinking Cap.’

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'Come with Me' Offers Parents a Way to Talk to Kids in the Aftermath of Tragedy | Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley, GeekMom

‘Come with Me’ Offers Parents a Way to Talk to Kids in the Aftermath of Tragedy

August 8, 2017Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley0

‘Come with Me’ by Holly M. McGhee and Pascal Lemaitre is a beautiful story that offers parents a way to talk to their children in the aftermath of tragedy.

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Bat-Tail Reviews the Casio LK-265 Keyboard

August 3, 2017Shiri Sondheimer0

For your viewing pleasure and information, Bat-Tail gives you her review of the Casio LK-265 Keyboard and I enjoy with accompanying Chordana Play app.

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'Nope' is an Adorable and Hilarious Tale of First Flight | Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley, GeekMom

‘Nope’ Is an Adorable and Hilarious Tale of First Flight

August 1, 2017Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley3

‘Nope!’ is the debut picture book from nationally syndicated editorial cartoonist, Drew Sheneman. This almost wordless picture book will delight kids.

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Delight Animal Lovers with 'Many: The Diversity of Life on Earth’ by Nicola Davies | Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley, GeekMom

Delight Animal Lovers With ‘Many: The Diversity of Life on Earth’

August 1, 2017Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley0

‘Many: The Diversity of Life on Earth’ is the latest children’s book by Nicola Davies. This engaging, fact-filled book will delight your budding zoologist!

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Help Kids Develop a Growth Mindset with the Big Life Journal | Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley, GeekMom

Help Kids Develop a Growth Mindset With the Big Life Journal

July 15, 2017Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley0

Start a new family tradition with the Big Life Journal, a journal which will help your children to develop a growth mindset.

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Be the Artist: Frida Kahlo and Her Self-Portraits

July 10, 2017Lisa Tate0

Try a simple drawing and painting project to show how sometimes we need to see the world through different versions of ourselves, like Frida Kahlo.

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A 'Wicked Bugs' Summer Book Club | Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley, GeekMom

A Creepy-Crawly ‘Wicked Bugs’ Summer Book Club for Families

June 28, 2017Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley0

Delight your bug lover this summer with a bug-themed book club featuring the adult and young reader editions of ‘Wicked Bugs’ by Amy Stewart.

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Emkata The Acrostic Word Game | Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley, GeekMom

‘Emkata: The Acrostic Word Game’ Is Perfect for Summer!

June 27, 2017Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley0

Emkata is an acrostic word game for ages 10 and up. This tile placement game can be played with 2-6 players and is sure to result in laughter!

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Be the (Folk) Artist: Molas of the Panama Coast

June 25, 2017Lisa Tate0

Take a virtual journey to Panama’s Atlantic coast with a project inspired by Mola art.

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Fostering an Environment of Creativity

June 25, 2017Rebecca Angel0

Using her nieces ‘Hamilton’ inspired puppet show as an example, Rebecca Angel talks about how intention and emotional involvement are key processes of creativity.

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Gather ‘Round, Padawans: Simple Pleasures

June 20, 2017Shiri Sondheimer0

When the weight of the world seems to rest on your shoulders, look to Chirrut Îmwe and Baze Malbus todiscover what is truly important.

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Smartick An Irresistible Online Math Program for Kids Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley, GeekMom

Smartick: An Irresistible Online Math Program for Kids

June 16, 2017Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley0

Smartick Method is an online math program for children ages 4-14. It is backed by MIT, supported by the European Union, and used in 52 countries worldwide.

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The Dynamic Duo Reviews ‘Toca Lab: Plants’

June 16, 2017Shiri Sondheimer0

The Dynamic Duo reviews Toca Boca’s newest app, ‘Toca Lab: Plants.’ And they get to say “poop” on a recording, which they find highly amusing.

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Review: ‘Science Comics: Flying Machines’

June 13, 2017December 13, 2017Rebecca Angel0

The latest installment of the Science Comics series by First Second is all about flying machines, focusing on how Wilbur and Orville Wright’s methodical airplane experiments made history.

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The Peg + Cat Series: Stealth Math At Its Best! Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley, GeekMom

The ‘Peg + Cat’ Series: Stealth Math At Its Best!

June 8, 2017December 13, 2017Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley0

Your children will be so busy giggling that they won’t know they are practicing math when they read this fantastic Peg + Cat series.

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'South' Is a Sweet Story of an Unlikely Friendship | Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley, GeekMom

‘South’ Is a Sweet Story of an Unlikely Friendship

May 28, 2017December 13, 2017Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley0

In his new book ‘South,’ Daniel Duncan tells a sweet story of an unlikely friendship between a fisherman and an injured bird–sure to delight young readers!

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I Didn’t Refinance: Here’s Why

May 26, 2017Nivi Engineer7

We had the opportunity to refinance our loan a few months back but didn’t do it. Over time, the terms of the deal changed, and we decided to walk away.

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