Sphero with charging base and ramps. I'm pleased to announce that I'm a Sphero Ambassador. This is a sponsored post as part of my work with the brand. This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to GR, entrant #42, chosen by random.org. The summer slide refers to academic skills that slip and dip over the summer when reading and writing take a backseat to swimming and s'mores. Some parents head off the dreaded slip in academic skills with ... [ Read More ]
More Great STEM Gifts for Kids
I think I've pointed out some pretty cool STEM gifts this year and in 2012. However, I've come across some other lists worth a look. Updated to add: here are exciting new STEM and Tech toys that made my 2014 list. More Great STEM Gifts for Tweens and Teens The folks at MAKE have a STEAM-y gift guide. Don't miss the Flipbookit and Skallops. NASA's Goddard Child Development Center has a guide to gifts with tips on finding toys that encourage ... [ Read More ]
Raising Kids Who Love Math #STEMchat and Giveaway Sponsored by Texas Instruments Educational Technology
STEMchat just keeps getting better! I'm thrilled that Thursday night's chat (9 PM Eastern, 8 Central, 6 Pacific) has a rock-star panel that includes parents @JeanneBernish- a "math-not" with a son who plans to major in math in college next fall and @MissLori- who puts on a brave face so her kids don't fear math.The panel will also feature teacher and online education resource extraordinaire @TeachMama and Kelly Kutach, a Texas Instruments ... [ Read More ]