I choose to homeschool my kids for these principles. The many benefits of homeschooling your children mean that you get to structure their day with them based on where they are developmentally, what motivates their engagement, or simply what they are most interested in learning about at any given time. Sometimes you may come up...
Subscription boxes for kids are all the rave these days, in large part due to KiwiCo. But, you're looking for KiwiCo alternatives or subscriptions like KiwiCo. The good news, there are a ton of STEM subscription boxes out there, and my kids have hand-tested dozen of them. My kids love KiwiCo. We've had a subscription for...
No parent has escaped it. We’ve all watched our beautifully organized craft areas turn into a sticky, giant mess overnight as our kids play with all their crafts. This is obviously a distraction for you, but working in a messy space can also hinder your child’s learning and creativity. Listed below are tips and materials that...
Subscription boxes for toddlers have been hot on the market for the past few years. From clothing boxes to snack boxes. Picking up your new box each month from your doorstep can feel like the equivalent of Christmas morning. My kids beam with wide eyes whenever we have a new box to unveil. With the rise...
The world of the 21st century is increasingly built around computers and technology. We interact with it every single day, from sending an email, watching a favorite TV show, texting a friend, and yes, for some, even driving your car. This has resulted in our economy growing expansively with advances in technology. With expansion comes a...
In this comparison of KiwiCo Atlas vs. Little Passports, I show you everything my kids liked and disliked about each subscription. My family and I have reviewed dozens of educational subscriptions. KiwiCo and Little Passports have been some of our most memorable boxes. My oldest son talks about Little Passports to his friends like he...
Experts design lovevery Play Kits for your child's developing brain. My family has reviewed dozens of STEM and educational subscription boxes for kids. I've never seen an approach like Lovevery has taken to develop a perfect system for little kids. I encourage you to read my article, but if you are short on time and want...
Learning about STEM at a young age is becoming increasingly important as time goes on. The skills and ideas gained by exploring STEM in preschool and at home give kids a huge advantage later in life. Getting toddlers started early can instill a life-long passion in these fascinating fields. For that reason, I’ve gathered the best STEM...
Whether it’s a fun weekend project, a dedicated hobby, or crafting a specific skill, building robotics as an adult helps stimulate the brain. It allows you to strengthen your STEM-based skills in an engaging way. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and math. STEM’s purpose is to blend these four subjects actively. That is why I...
Sometimes it may seem that learning and playing are mutually exclusive, but that doesn’t have to be the case. There are many playsets, toys, and games that your children can play that will benefit their skills, knowledge, and still give that desired “ooh, ahh” effect that we all want our kids and students to have. At the...