Summertime Learning: Going to Minecraft Camp
For many kids, summer vacation means camp, and in this digital age it should come as no surprise that this tradition has made its way online. Without the demands of school during […]
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Make Your Own Angry Birds
This article originally appeared on Pixelkin.org, a website dedicated to covering the latest news, reviews, and developments in games—with a special focus on families.
We at LearningWorks for Kids are delighted to partner with Pixelkin […]
Games and Apps that Promote Creativity
Did you know that kids growing up in the 21st century are actually more creative than children from earlier generations? Social critics have argued that video games and technology make […]
Expert Advice on Setting Screen Time Limits
Sometimes the best advice you get is from an expert whose specialty complements your own. I recently had that opportunity while talking with my friend and technology guru, Eric Therrien. […]
Minecraft for Adults: How can parents and teachers learn about Minecraft
Most adults are totally confused, and maybe a bit overwhelmed, by kids’ interest in and devotion to Minecraft. The majority of adults have no idea what kids are doing while playing the […]
Tools and Apps to Enforce Screen Time Limits
Basic strategies for effective limits on technology. While we still prefer a global strategy such as a healthy “Play Diet”, many kids and families need a more structured approach. Links to many other articles about setting limits on screen time.
My Backpack
My Backpack is an educational suite from Waterford, a non profit research center. The app features e-books, math games, sing-a-longs, and nursery rhymes, although My Backpack’s primary feature is its assortment […]
Do Video Games Change the Brain?
Parents frequently express concerns about the ways video games impact their children’s thinking and behavior. They often wonder if video games change the brains of their kids. Many studies suggest […]
Parents Who Feel Guilty about Letting Their Kids Play Video Games
Have you ever overeaten or spent too long sitting in front of the television? Most normal, well-adjusted, healthy adults would say yes to at least one of these questions. I […]
How Exercise Improves Executive Functions: Finding Games and Apps That Promote More Exercise in Kids
Vigorous physical exercise leads to improvement in executive-functioning skills. Studies detailed by John Ratey in his book “Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain” demonstrate how kids […]
