The first time I used a computer was in the early 80's and I was pretty young-- maybe 7 or 8 years old. My dad had a silver TRS-80 Color Computer Model 1 from Radio Shack that looked something like... Continue Reading →
This year marked our 3rd annual Arduino-controlled Haunted House. The girls helped me out, and we created two entirely new props: floating phantasm and grim reaper coffin. I'll follow up with some how-to posts well before next Halloween. More details... Continue Reading →
Have you ever wanted to bring your toys to life, recreate a scene from your favorite movie, or just make up a great story? Luckily there's a fun, simple way for any kid to become a movie maker-- stop motion.... Continue Reading →
experts caution educators to consider whether technology solutions are simply screen-based versions of long-standing classroom strategies. "When you buy technology for schools, are you using it to digitize, or to create a new learning experience?" asks Rob Mancabelli, cofounder and... Continue Reading →
My daughters and I had a blast making our first stop-motion movie. We used Stop Motion Studio and an iPhone to create this masterpiece.
Our mission as parents is simple: to help our kids realize their full potential by making more, playing more, connecting more, and being themselves. From personal experience, we've come to realize that we learn and grow the most from trying... Continue Reading →
It was with excitement and trepidation that I watched Star Wars with my two daughters (aged 5 and 6) for the first time this week. I had been waiting 6 years for this moment, but at the same time I... Continue Reading →
Lots of Star Wars posts recently. But what can I say… my kids are into it so I’m going with it. My youngest daughter and I came across the Star Wars Folded Flyers book while browsing around Michaels, and though... Continue Reading →
It was with excitement and trepidation that I watched Star Wars with my two daughters (aged 5 and 6) for the first time this week. I had been waiting 6 years for this moment, but at the same time I... Continue Reading →
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