Beyond Games: How Do You Teach a Child to Value Hard Work?
Long-term projects can be even more daunting for kids than they are for adults. Many children are easily overwhelmed when faced with a task that might take hours or days […]
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LW4K’s Let’s Plays: Mine Management and Time Management
When kids would gladly forego homework, chores, and sometimes even playdates for Minecraft, it’s natural to wonder if Minecraft is worth all that time played. There is a great deal […]
Why I Use Minecraft As a Teaching Tool
The following post was written by one of our contributors, Jeffrey Brusini, who—in addition to being an attorney and progressing towards his Ph.D in psychology—is the Director of Mount Pleasant […]
Skill Champ
Skill Champ is an app designed specifically for early learners and children on the autism spectrum. Its combination of ten themes and ten lesson types makes for 100 unique exercises […]
Pines to Vines
Pines to Vines is another award-winning installation in the Crack the Books series of interactive textbooks. Aimed at younger students but engaging and informative enough for learners of any age, […]
LW4K’s New Premium Features
LearningWorks for Kids is introducing a suite of new premium features to our premier educational technology site for alternative learners. For the past year, our team has worked nonstop to […]
The Best Places On the Web To Do Homework
Getting on the Web to do homework is a double-edged sword for many kids. Whether they are looking for guidance on simple math homework or material for a semester-long science […]
LW4K’s Let’s Plays: Flexibility in Mining
Two of the most common dilemmas encountered by Minecraft players are the need to make decisions on the fly and subsequently being able learn from one’s mistakes. Players need to […]
Beyond Games: Help Your Kid Get Her Priorities Straight
Many children who struggle with prioritization and planning in time management seem to be lost, appearing to tread water without any clear direction. They often require external support and need […]
Beyond Games: The Truth About Cooperation
Part of school, an important part, is undeniably social. Learning how to get along well with others is necessary for both academic and personal success. Cooperation is a skill that […]
