Learning & Education
Easy to digest tips and tricks to help your child learn better. Books, expert advice, and more to help parents and teachers!
3 Ways to Learn with Minecraft During Home Quarantine
How’s everyone doing? These are most certainly stressful times we are all living during the Coronavirus Pandemic. Take a deep breath and remember that sometimes all we need is to get our minds off things — and the same goes…
FREE Online Resources for Kids Remote Learning During Home Quarantine
We are certainly entering unprecedented times now that our kids are Remote Learning during home quarantine because of the Coronavirus Pandemic. It’s new territory for all of us and we may be in this for the long haul as some…
5 Videos to Help You Talk to Kids About Coronavirus
I know we’re all feeling anxious and scared with all that is going on in the world right now related to the Coronavirus Pandemic. It’s surreal, I know! But can you imagine what the kids must be feeling? Their little…
Mindful Knight Minecraft World Teaches Kids Important Social-Emotional Skills
As parents and teachers, we can all understand the importance of our kids learning and refining their social-emotional skills. Reason why today I’m sharing with you a fun new way for kids to learn and refine these valuable life skills…
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
Reading with our kids is a great way to celebrate our unique Latino culture and language. It’s also a great opportunity to recognize the important contributions Hispanic-Americans have made to our country. Today I’ve rounded up some of my favorite…
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…