STEM kits for girls that may not need to be called “STEM kits for girls”

by Liz Gumbinner | Tech Toys

We have always been big proponents of the idea that all toys are for all kids, sharing finds like dolls made for boys and tech toys that appeal to all kids, which is something our own kids have naturally shown us through their play. And we cheered when Target decided...

Wonder Workshop Dot and Dash Robots: 1 tech toy. 4 kids. 3 project ideas. And no fighting, mostly.

by Kristen Chase | Tech Toys

With four kids in the house ranging in age from five up to 11, it’s no small feat to find a tech toy that they can all play with, especially when it’s something educational. Darn those age limits. But as I recently learned, that’s not the case at all...

The Sphero BB-8 wins this #ForceFriday thing.

by Liz Gumbinner | Tech Toys

We’re as geeked out about Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens as anyone else, but let’s all step back for a minute and take a moment of reflection for today’s #ForceFriday national day that’s really a giant unboxing and marketing event designed...

Code Master teaches online coding skills through a fun offline board game

by Christina Refford | Tech Toys

There seems to be no shortage of websites or online games that will help teach our kids coding so they can be ready to head out into this increasingly technical world. And as much as I love that there are so many online options, sometimes I just don’t want to...

9 awesomely cool coding projects for kids using the Dot and Dash robots from Wonder Workshop

by Liz Gumbinner | Tech Toys

Recently, I wrote about how totally in love I am with the Dot and Dash Robots from Wonder Workshop. So it makes me extra happy that they have joined us as as our newest Cool Mom Tech sponsor because, well, we all adore them! (Also, so does every kid who comes over and...

Kano’s free online coding camp: Squeeze some fun learning into the last days of summer

by Christina Refford | Best Apps, Educational Apps

Every summer I vow that we’re going to do enriching activities to keep everyone’s brain sharp, but then my resolve melts faster than ice cream on a hot day once we start enjoying the lazy, unscheduled days of summer. But, I’ve found a great new...

4 tech summer camps for kids that parents will think are way cool, too.

by Nicole Blades | Tech Toys

Getting our kids on board with STEM early in the game seems like a great way to go. And just because it’s summer doesn’t mean that gentle parent-ly nudge in the right direction has to take a break. An easy way to get kids hyped about things like computer...

How to get your kids a free coding education this summer from Microsoft.

by Nicole Blades | Best Apps, Educational Apps

School’s out (finally). Time to really sink into summer’s sun and fun. But for many parents, summer also means tackling this gnawing question, how are we going to keep these children entertained? Well, for your tech-head kid, we’re happy to...

Dot and Dash robots: The best of what coding toys for kids can be

by Liz Gumbinner | Tech Toys

Walking through the crowded, cacophonic aisles of International CES 2015 earlier this year, we were instantly drawn to one booth featuring adorable little robots gliding around the rug, and beeping and booping at our feet. It turned out to be the Dash Robot from...

Piper: The ultimate toy for budding engineers who love Minecraft. In other words, our kids.

by Julie | Games + Gaming

As you can see just from browsing our site, Minecraft and STEM toys rank high on our list of the coolest stuff for kids that’s both fun and educational. So when we heard about Piper, which brings together coding, engineering, and Minecraft all in one cool...