It’s a little dated (way back in 2002), but I came across a news item from BBC News about a study that showed simulation and adventure games like Sim City and RollerCoaster Tycoon develop kid’s strategic thinking and planning skills, along with math, spelling and reading skills. The study was done by a group called […]
So why aren’t more American children doing it? The National Center for Educational Statistics released an annual report in 2007 that found a third of all fourth-graders cannot read at a basic level. You can imagine the implications of this for their futures and for society as a whole. My husband and I read something […]
Just came across this news item about a Business Owner for a Day program at Ahwatukee toy store in Arizona. The idea of the program is to teach children aged 7-14 about running a business. The kids will sell or trade the things they bring in and the proceeds go the Arizona Special Olympics.
Another […]
Lately I have been finding excellent early learning books for my 2-year-old at local grocery stores. Often there is a display near the front of the store, marked “Children’s Books” that will inevitably draw me over to peruse for a good (though unplanned!) 20 minutes or so. Many of the books are beautifully illustrated, with […]
If you are looking for an online educational video resource for teaching your child ABCs and Phonics, here is a video posted by a YouTuber called “Let’s Talk.” featuring a costumed character called “Puppy Dog.” The character is a human dressed in a giant puppy suit interacting with computer animated wide-eyed kids. The best parts […]
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