The latest addition to the Squeebles range is ‘Squeebles Punctuation,’ a fun, engaging and entertaining app designed to teach punctuation and grammar. Read More
Squeebles Punctuation Teaches Grammar to Your Kids (and You)
Category Archives: Education
Four Amazing, Educational Apps for Older Kids
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. Read More
‘Dumb Ways to Die’: Smart Ways to PSA (Plus Giveaway)
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.) Read More
Have You Lost Yourself in a Google Map Lately?
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! Read More
The Tale of 6 Cities That Have Changed Names Over Time
Whatever happened to Constantinople? Where’s Old York? And what is Peking duck? History nerds rejoice! Read More
If You Can Dance, You Can Code: Workshop Guide
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. Read More
‘Sum2Zero’ Is the Perfect Game for Stealth Math Learning!
‘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! Read More
Why My Daughter Is Learning Cursive (Even Though She Doesn’t Need It)
Cursive can still be important, even if it is not needed in the computer age. Read More
Get Your Firsthand Hamilton Fix With These 12,000 Scanned Documents
Who lives, who dies, who tells your story? For your obedient servant, A. Ham., it’s the Library of Congress using his own writing. Read More
MasterClass – Learn From Celebrity Experts
MasterClass gives you access to experts in popular fields with a relaxed online learning environment. Read More
Back to School Guide 2017
Check out our back to school guide for 2017! Read More
‘Ladybug Girl’s Day Out with Grandpa’: An Adorable Story for Young and Old
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. Read More
Daydreamers Will Love ‘Sarabella’s Thinking Cap’
Your little daydreamer will adore the latest book from Judy Schachner (of Skippyjon Jones fame), ‘Sarabella’s Thinking Cap.’ Read More
‘Come with Me’ Offers Parents a Way to Talk to Kids in the Aftermath of Tragedy
‘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. Read More
Bat-Tail Reviews the Casio LK-265 Keyboard
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. Read More
‘Nope’ Is an Adorable and Hilarious Tale of First Flight
‘Nope!’ is the debut picture book from nationally syndicated editorial cartoonist, Drew Sheneman. This almost wordless picture book will delight kids. Read More
Delight Animal Lovers With ‘Many: The Diversity of Life on Earth’
‘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! Read More
Help Kids Develop a Growth Mindset With the Big Life Journal
Start a new family tradition with the Big Life Journal, a journal which will help your children to develop a growth mindset. Read More
Be the Artist: Frida Kahlo and Her Self-Portraits
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. Read More
A Creepy-Crawly ‘Wicked Bugs’ Summer Book Club for Families
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. Read More
‘Emkata: The Acrostic Word Game’ Is Perfect for Summer!
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! Read More
Be the (Folk) Artist: Molas of the Panama Coast
Take a virtual journey to Panama’s Atlantic coast with a project inspired by Mola art. Read More
Fostering an Environment of Creativity
Using her nieces ‘Hamilton’ inspired puppet show as an example, Rebecca Angel talks about how intention and emotional involvement are key processes of creativity. Read More
Gather ‘Round, Padawans: Simple Pleasures
When the weight of the world seems to rest on your shoulders, look to Chirrut Îmwe and Baze Malbus todiscover what is truly important. Read More
Smartick: An Irresistible Online Math Program for Kids
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. Read More
The Dynamic Duo Reviews ‘Toca Lab: Plants’
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. Read More
Review: ‘Science Comics: Flying Machines’
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. Read More
The ‘Peg + Cat’ Series: Stealth Math At Its Best!
Your children will be so busy giggling that they won’t know they are practicing math when they read this fantastic Peg + Cat series. Read More
‘South’ Is a Sweet Story of an Unlikely Friendship
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! Read More
I Didn’t Refinance: Here’s Why
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. Read More
