Fun in a box. (Spencer via Unsplash/)There is no denying that everyone loves getting mail, kids included, which is why we think it’s a great idea to give your little one a monthly moment of excitement with a subscription box. We’ve included a number of options and activities for you to choose from. Give your young scientist regular experiments and engineering challenges, your burgeoning bookworm a stream of new material, and your child chef delicious recipes. Your child will have something to look forward to whether they’re bored out of their minds on summer break, need a little extra engagement during the school year, or looking for some more stimulation during their regular downtime. We challenge you not to join...
As a Florida resident for over thirty years, I have always been fascinated by the ocean and its creatures. Sharks are among the most mysterious and compelling animals. Although I don’t exactly desire a close encounter with them, I’m more than happy to read about these majestic beasts and share them with my family. National Geographic Kids Books has an amazing selection of family-friendly books that celebrate sharks and their habitat. Chock-full of gorgeous photos, exciting firsthand accounts of shark encounters, and weird, wild and fascinating facts, these books are perfect for STEM-related learning, fun summer reading, backseat boredom busting and any shark “fin-atic"! Read on to learn more about these terrific books and then enter my giveaway for the...
50 educational (and edible!) science experiments you can do at home
In laboratories, at school, and even in your house?science happens everywhere. Awesome Kitchen Science Experiments for Kids brings the excitement of scientific investigation to your kitchen with a heaping … Read More...
To celebrate its 10-year anniversary, Skybound Entertainment is curating a digital convention for fans worldwide this weekend. The ‘Xpo’ is being hosted July 18-19, 2020 on YouTube, starting from 11am PST on both the days. Known primarily for The Walking Dead comics, the Robert Kirkman-co-founded Skybound is also known for an online game Superfight. Day One of the Xpo commemorated Superfight with writers Ilze Hugo (The Down Days), Linden Lewis (The First Sister), Simeon Mills (The Obsoletes) and Andrew Pyper (The Residence) over a Zoom conference that ended with a battle between Hillary Clinton in a penguin suit and Terminator carrying a baby! Camp Bonkers, Super Dinosaur, My Singing Monsters and Snapships One of the panels, “What Your Kids Can...
Why do apples turn brown? I bet your curious child has asked you that at one point or another. And perhaps he also challenged with a follow-up question – how do you prevent the apple from turning brown? In this apple oxidation experiment, we are going to explore the chemical reaction that turns the apple brown. This is a great experiment to guide your kid through the scientific method of making an observation, asking a question, forming a hypothesis, designing an experiment, analyzing the data, and forming a conclusion. Before we start the experiment, walk your child through the scientific method. Observation: The apple turns brown when you slice it open and leave it out. Question: What will keep the...
