This was the year when coding became as important a kids’ skill as readin’, writin’ and ‘rithmetic. It’s the year augmented reality went mainstream thanks to Pokémon GO! and there were clever uses of everything from Play-Doh to labyrinths. Finally, it was the year when we recognized that physical and digital play go hand in… [Read More]
Teaching & Education Tips
This Hanukkah DIY Toy for Kids Also Help Develop their Motor Skills
It’s almost Hanukkah again—and when the candles are lit and the blessings are said, it’s time for the games to begin! This year, rather than playing dreidel with chocolate coins or pocket change, Jewish families around the country are planning to use a new marker that kids accumulate as they win—the colorful tubes and pronged… [Read More]
[Video] Top 15 STEM Toys of 2016 for Tweens to Play and Learn
Spin Master Corp, a leading global children’s entertainment company, is unwrapping magic with a collection of toys, games, and entertainment properties that deliver on 2016’s most popular and emerging play patterns. Proud to be part of holiday traditions for more than 20 years, Spin Master has identified this year’s hottest trends that gift givers will… [Read More]
[Español] Nuevo currículo digital bilingüe de educación financiera para estudiantes de escuela intermedia
Los jóvenes se enfrentan a un número abrumador de decisiones financieras complejas, sin embargo, la investigación muestra que carecen de los conocimientos necesarios para tomar decisiones bien fundamentadas. Por ejemplo, tres de cada cuatro milenarios no pueden responder a las preguntas básicas de bienestar financiero y sólo el 16 por ciento de los estudiantes de escuelas… [Read More]
[Video] "Carton 2 Garden Contest" Encourages STEM in PreK-12 Students by Building Creative Gardens
Evergreen Packaging®, with support from KidsGardening.org, announced the launch of the third annual Carton 2 Garden contest, a nation-wide competition inviting PreK-12 students to repurpose milk and juice cartons to build creative gardens or enhance their schools’ existing garden. The Carton 2 Garden Program facilitates hands-on teaching, and offers schools that demonstrate the best use… [Read More]
[Video] 7 Facts About 2016-2017 Florida Prepaid College Plans (and Promo Code Inside!)
If I am passionate about anything, it’s an education for all our youth because education levels the playing field and allows us all the opportunity to compete in life. Our Los Tweens & Teens team is excited to share important information for Florida families about higher education being more accessible than ever! We recommed: College… [Read More]
12 Young Adult Authors Present at the 2016 Miami Book Fair
Tweens & teens will find a lineup of bestselling young adult authors in fantasy, action, thrillers, and graphic novels at the 2016 Miami Book Fair. “For this year’s children and young adult program, Generation Genius, we’ve focused on bringing more of the best children’s and young adult literature, emphasizing reading and discovering new authors,” said Nicole… [Read More]
How to Blend the Best of Western and Asian Approaches to Parenting
A global citizen, Maya Thiagarajan has lived and worked in India, Singapore, and the US. She earned a BA in English from Middlebury College and a Masters in Education Policy from Harvard University. Struck by the different approaches to education and parenting that she encountered, Maya began to interview hundreds of Asian families on their values, hopes, fears… [Read More]
[Video] We Joined the Ford Driving Dreams Reading Party in Miami to Kickoff 10,000 Books to 10,000 Kids Initiative
As part of the community investment plan in the Miami Region, the Ford Motor Company Fund hosted a #FordDrivingDreams Reading Party on August 9th at the BB&T Center (and we were invited!). We were delighted to participate by reading to a group of students and distribute books on site as part of the program. We had The Sophlivia Twins… [Read More]
The New "Tutor App" Makes it Easy to Find Homework Help for your Kids
As we near mid-August, students across the nation are rushing to prepare themselves for the upcoming academic year. Those who are worried about forgetting everything over the summer: fret no more! Tutor App is a brand new web application that provides students with a space to search for verified tutors based on availability, price range, and location…. [Read More]
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