Potato Pirates Card Game Overview
If you haven’t heard our mantra before, we’ll say it again – “All kids should learn coding or programming.” It doesn’t matter if they are destined to be programmers, engineers or even anything that has to ...
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Goosebumps 2 Activities With Gummy Bears!
When the girls were little, we used to attend the semi-annual library book sale to purchase a wide variety of kids’ books. At only a quarter each, I would purchase different genres and styles in hopes the girls would find ones that re ...
Gifts Can be Fun and Educational with These Exceptional STEAM Gift Ideas
Over the past couple of weeks, we’ve provided a variety of gift suggestions including puzzles as gifts for all ages, a list of games for the family, card games of various themes, stocking stuffer gift ideas, games to get teens and adu ...
5 Weeks of DIY STEM Projects
For the bajillionth time, I’m going to say that I was not a fan of science in school. I didn’t enjoy it. The information didn’t stick like it needed to. I have maybe two positive memorable science-class related experiences ...
Gizmos Engine-Building Game Overview
Although we’ve been playing all types of board games for the past several years, it’s not uncommon for me to pick up new terminology. As with any hobby, interest or career, more details emerge for people who are interested in le ...
Virulence: An Infectious Card Game Overview
So far this year we’ve been lucky not to get hit with the flu bug. We get our shots every year, and although they may not always be for the correct strain, our luck hasn’t run out yet. In fact, we haven’t heard of too many ...
These Gift Ideas Prove S.T.E.M Doesn’t Mean Boring
Even before I was a parent, I was torn on what types of gifts to purchase for birthdays, holidays, weddings and other celebrations. I seldom asked for a list of preferred items because it was more important for me to find a gift that showca ...
12 Toys Your Preschooler Wants Under the Tree
Sometimes kids craft their wish lists based on commercials they see on TV or ads in the newspaper. Other times, parents simply know what their kids will like. We’ve put together a guide to some excellent gift ideas that are likely to ...
Back to School – CODE Programming Game Series
The end of August brings a lot of things. Hotter temps, vegetable harvests, slightly-yellow leaves and rain (especially if you live in Houston). It also signals the beginning of back-to-school season, and this year is a very special one in ...
Five 2017 Holiday Trends to Watch
Kids today don’t know how good they have it. I’m not referring to the selection of *things* they could have or the opportunities for travel, education, sports and arts. I’m talking about something much more important to a ...
