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Makey Makey + Minecraft = Cure for Boredom

January 15, 2013 By Kim
Tagged With: amaze your friends, DIY, family fun, Makey-Makey, Minecraft, product review, technology, video

A bored, whining child is never fun to deal with. And when said child lives in a house filled with toys, books, games and craft supplies, he can be especially annoying. But instead of turning on the nearest screen and calming him with a digital pacifier, steel yourself, cover your ears and give him a bit of time. Like the calm before the storm, boredom is often the precursor to creative exploration. You just need to be patient. As The Maker ... [ Read More ]

Hot Holiday STEM Gifts for Kids. P.S. I’m on TV!

November 26, 2012 By Kim
Tagged With: books, Chicago, family fun, littleBits, MakeDo, Makey-Makey, Mindstorms, product review, robots, SparkFun, STEM, STEM gifts, technology

Great Tech and STEM Gifts for Kids Did you see me on WGN Morning News earlier today talking about great tech and STEM gifts for kids? You can watch here. I was thrilled to share some of 2012's best STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Math) and tech gifts for kids (of all ages). If you like what you see here, join me on Twitter on December 6 at 9 PM for #STEMchat. This month's topic: Hack-y Holidays. Click to see my STEM gift picks for ... [ Read More ]

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About Kim

Kim headshot Summer 2012 I’m a Chicago-area mom / empty-nester who is passionate about sharing ideas and resources to raise kids who love Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). I’m a published author, blogger, vlogger, baker and maker. I love to travel, especially on trips that involve hiking and other active endeavors, farm tours, and learning new things in general.[Read More...]

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