Back to School Tech: The best apps and YouTube channels to help kids with science

by Kristen Chase | Best Apps

Every year, we put together a helpful round-up of the best science apps for kids of all ages. Whether they’re science lovers, or you’re hoping to give them a little STEM boost, we’re sharing all of our science app reviews in one handy guide. Bookmark...

Geek game strong for back to school with these glow-in-the-dark DNA TOMS

by Kristen Chase | Random Coolness

Calling all science nerds, chemistry teachers, and biology lovers. We have found your new shoes — these glow-in-the-dark DNA TOMS — and they are awesome. Related: Let’s all drool over the new spring and summer TOMS, shall we?  Not only do they scream...

Back to School Tech: The best apps and YouTube channels to help kids with math

by Kristen Chase | Best Apps, Back to School Tech

Every year, we put together a pretty comprehensive guide to the best math apps for kids, whether you’ve got preschoolers or preteens. This year, we’re compiling them all in one helpful spot, so you can bookmark this page and reference all of them if and...

This new Harry Potter coding kit from Kano will turn every kid into a wizard

by Lexi Petronis | Tech Toys

What Potterhead among us hasn’t wanted to accio our own working wand and perform a little magic? Like, I don’t know…make some Bertie Bott’s Every-Flavor Beans get bigger, disappear a few Mandrakes, or summon some chocolate frogs? Well,...

2 awesome new Cubetto accessories we’re geeking out about.

by Kate Etue | Tech Toys

Of all the STEM coding toys that have come through our door, our favorite has been Cubetto. Maybe it’s the heirloom quality of the robot’s square wooden housing, with a personable little smile on the front. Or the fact that they don’t have to steal...

Meet Robotics Engineer Barbie, and how she’s helping get girls excited about STEM

by Kristen Chase | Tech Toys

Barbie has come a long way over the last couple of years, with everything from Curvy Barbie to Game Developer Barbie, and now, Robotics Engineer Barbie. But this goes beyond a STEM-loving girl with a stylish pair of lab glasses. Barbie has teamed up with Tynker and...

Free Apple Camp registration opens June 18. Mark your calendar!

by Kristen Chase | Tech Toys

Turn that summer screen time into learning time at your local Apple Store thanks to their annual free summer camps. We’ve been lucky enough to snag a spot for our own kids in previous years and they’ve loved it. The catch: the spots go quickly so you need...

Science Activities for Teens and Older Kids: The Cool Mom Tech Science Guide for Kids

by Cool Mom Team | Science Guide for Kids

While kids are born to love science, every kid at every age has different abilities, inclinations, passions and skills. We started Cool Mom Tech in part to help parents foster that love of STEM in their kids, which is why we couldn’t be more thrilled to bring...

Science Activities for Kindergarteners: The Guide to Science for Kids

by Cool Mom Team | Science Guide for Kids

While kids are born to love science, every kid at every age has different abilities, inclinations, passions and skills. We started Cool Mom Tech in part to help parents foster that love of STEM in their kids, which is why we couldn’t be more thrilled to bring...

Science Activities for Tweens: The Cool Mom Tech Science Guide for Kids

by Cool Mom Team | Science Guide for Kids

While kids are born to love science, every kid at every age has different abilities, inclinations, passions and skills. We started Cool Mom Tech in part to help parents foster that love of STEM in their kids, which is why we couldn’t be more thrilled to bring...