Frozen’s Anna and Elsa, now teaching kids to code: Do you want to build a snowflake?
While I don’t think that it’s essential to turn everything princess-themed to get girls coding and engineering, I do think that relatable themes and properties, whatever they may be, will bring more female enthusiasts into the fray. My own girls love...
STEM education: 3 of the best online engineering resources for kids
I was once a struggling engineering student, so I have a special appreciation for the courage and creativity of kids who really want to know how stuff works and aren’t afraid to jump in and figure it out. Now that one of my own kids is convinced she wants to be...
Sprigeo Online Reporting System: Report bullying anonymously thanks to tech
Bullying is an issue that’s getting so much attention these days–and yet, it’s still a big problem. While we’re glad to see schools, parents, and kids tackling bullying head on, it can still be pretty scary for kids to report incidents, whether...
Photobrix: If you’ve ever imagined yourself as a LEGO portrait
Twitter isn’t generally the best way to pitch us, but when we get a Tweet like this, well…how can we resist? @coolmompicks That’s an awesome profile photo, and even better in #LEGO by http://t.co/LK9Hyuz4UG pic.twitter.com/cQoriCzIFn —...
Featured Partner: Reading Eggs helps kids to read. And yes, it’s fun.
This is a sponsored message from our partner Reading Eggs. It’s back to school time, and that means new threads, fresh kicks, and time to turn reading from an easy summer hobby back into an essential skill. Whether you’ve got younger kids heading to...
Google’s Made with Code: Watch our girls take over the world. (Then watch Icona Pop.)
I could not have been more delighted to be a part of this week’s kickoff for Google’s Made With Code, a timely, multi-million dollar initiative to bring more girls into coding and engineering and creating and solving problems via technology. Because as...
What are the best typing websites for kids to learn to type online? Reader Q+A
Hi Cool Mom Tech, any suggestions for fun kid-friendly typing apps or websites? – Tiffiny via Twitter How perfect — I’ve just been looking for typing websites myself, to get my own kids to learn how to type online. Especially after the pain of...
Tips for getting kids excited about learning in the digital age. (And some very cool new educational apps.)
It’s no secret we love cool educational apps for kids that blend fun and teaching and getting kids excited about learning new skills. And now with summer around the corner, it’s even more important that we find ways to keep kids engaged to avoid that...
What does a scientist look like?
I am utterly taken with this website that features drawings of scientists by kids before and after meeting them. The seventh graders visited a Fermilab site, and it’s amazing to see some of the changes. While some of the kids had a good sense of what a scientist...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz
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