Learning & Education
Easy to digest tips and tricks to help your child learn better. Books, expert advice, and more to help parents and teachers!
Celebrating 40 Years of LEGO Education & Launch of Spike Prime
Did you know that we’re celebrating 40 years of LEGO Education? It’s no secret that we’re big LEGO fans around here! There’s nothing more fun than learning through hands-on exploration, creativity, and building. Not only as a parent do I…
6 Great Apps for Kids
As parents, we’re always looking for new ways to entertain our kids and help them learn. Some of us turn to screens. Many of us run away from them! After all, preschool age kids shouldn’t have more than one hour of…
The Abound App: A parents complete guide to teaching kids to read!
It’s not always easy to figure out what skills our children need to become successful readers. As an educator, it’s no surprise that I’m constantly approached by parents who are not sure how to best support their children when it…
4 Great Science Museums to Visit with Kids on the East Coast
Have curious kids? Kids that love STEM? Are they into science? Why not plan a fun science-filled day trip and encourage some kid-focused scientific exploration and STEM learning. From science museums and maker spaces to brain-boosting playgrounds and STEM-focused camps, there are tons of spots in and around…
10 Bilingual Picture Books to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
¡Feliz mes de la herencia hispana! Each year we celebrate Hispanic Heritage month between September 15th and October 15th. It’s a great time to celebrate our unique culture and language, and also recognize the important contributions Hispanic-Americans have made to…
5 Activities to Get Kids Excited for a New School Year
A new school year can often mean that kids and teachers are nervous about getting back into gear. While some students are excited to see their friends and get involved, others might need more help to get engaged. Here are…
Back to School Essentials for an Easy School Year
Just like that… It’s back to school for NYC kids! This year we kept it simple when shopping for back to school. I also made sure to pick items that would make our school year easy and keep both kids…
9 Easy Science Experiments to Do With Your Kids
Let’s face it: Kids need things to entertain them during breaks from school. As tempting as it can be to let them spend their off days watching TV or playing video games, it’s best to keep them busy with guided…
How to Help Your Teen Choose a Career Path
Plenty of teens don’t think much about what career they want after high school. Unlike them, we know their graduation will come in the blink of an eye, and it’s our duty to get them to brainstorm career paths early…
FREE Resources to Help You Celebrate Computer Science Education Week
How are you celebrating Computer Science Education Week? Today I’ll share some FREE resources to help you celebrate Computer Science Education Week and get you started with coding. I’ll also share some insight that I hope will inspire you to…
Fun Ideas to Celebrate National STEM Day Everyday!
A quick online search will produce many great ideas to help you celebrate S.T.E.M/S.T.E.A.M Day. I’m always looking for new ways to engage my kids in fun STEM activities. Not only because my kids eat this stuff up but because…
How to Prepare Your Kids for Jobs in the Digital Age
Being tech savvy is more important than ever. While we may be able to skate by with cursory knowledge of computer programs like Excel and Microsoft Word, our kids will be required to have technical skills far beyond what we’ve…
