Teaching Kids How to Code in One Hour
Khan Academy has launched an free interactive online course aimed at getting children excited about computer science and programming. Titled, the “Hour of Code,” the program teaches kids basic computer […]
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5 Strategies to Improve Self-Control in Children
Self-Control is an important skill for children’s academic success and helps kids to lead a happy, healthy life. It is the thinking skill that helps children learn to control their feelings […]
QuizUp
QuizUp is a trivia game with over 250 categories where players match up with those of similar skill levels from all over the world to compete in a seven question trivia game
10 Must-Have iPad Reading Apps for Christmas
Nestling up next to the fire to read classic Christmas stories is a holiday traditional befitting the canvas of a Norman Rockwell painting. But as books become increasingly available on […]
Coolest Holiday Tech Toys for Kids of 2013
With Black Friday and Cyber Monday behind us, chances are families have scratched a lot of items off their holiday shopping lists. From tablets and touch screens to the latest […]
5 Strategies to Improve Focus Skills
Children born into the digital generation may sometimes struggle with attentiveness. The number of outside distractions is only increasing, as mobile phones, tablets, and televisions continue to become ever more […]
Vowch
Vowch is a cross between Facebook and Yelp where users build a profile of their interests by vouching for a variety of places, artists, and hobbies
Top Tablet Accessories for Kids this Holiday Season
Many families will undoubtedly be unwrapping iPads, Kindles and other popular tablets this holiday season. And while many of these gifts may be for grown-ups, kids often end up using […]
5 Fun Activities for Developing Kids’ Flexibility Skills
For children growing up in today’s interconnected, fast-moving world, its important to be able to embrace change. Flexibility is the thinking skill that focuses on a child’s ability to adapt […]
Why Increasing Working Memory Helps Your Child at School
Working Memory is a key thinking skill that can impact academic performance in a variety of ways. It allows children to recall and utilize information while performing an activity, and is […]
