Games used to be seen as purely a recreational distraction, but they are now considered so much more than that. In fact, they are being used as powerful tools for childhood education.
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A pandemic hits hard and changes everything, especially how your kids are learning or, in many cases, not learning. Nearly all students across the country went to remote instruction at the end of the 2020 school year, and many are still in that digital world.
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Like many this summer, we were finally able to venture out once again and travel — at least locally. So we decided to visit some nearby national parks.
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Life gets complicated. It’s hard to find a rule book, understand teams, or acknowledge whether there’s even an objective.
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Life gets complicated. It’s hard to find a rule book, understand teams, or acknowledge whether there’s even an objective.
from ThinkFun’s Education Blog http://info.thinkfun.com/stem-education/creating-depth-in-our-future-generations-0
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Playgrounds are great for gross motor skills, but fine motor skills are just as important. Fine motor skills are important everyday tasks, such as reaching, grasping, and hand-eye coordination.
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from ThinkFun’s Education Blog http://info.thinkfun.com/stem-education/creating-depth-in-our-future-generations
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Independence Day is here and summer break is providing plenty of time for new possibilities! Independence and independent thinking are critical skills for children to master as major components of STEAM education and success. Many families are considering how to use this summer season to promote independence in their children.
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We’ve all been through a lot this past year. With summer upon us, our bag of tricks to keep kids occupied can be running low. So, when life hands you lemons, as the saying goes, make lemonade. You can do a lot with a simple bag of lemons and get your kids involved too!
from ThinkFun’s Education Blog http://info.thinkfun.com/stem-education/lemon-life-4-summer-fun-ideas-for-kids-using-lemons
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Nowadays, we find Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) learning materials everywhere.
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