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Best Monthly Children’s Book Subscription

Dads and moms, especially book lovers, want their children to go through the same reading experience they did as kids. Do you remember the fun of paging through your picture books and board books pretending that you can read? Can you remember the first chapter book you read alone? Now, with children’s book subscription boxes, mom and dad may discover what your child’s favorites picture book is.  Book clubs with subscription services make it possible to have new children’s books […]

Is The Eureka Crate Our Favorite Teen STEM Box?

The Eureka Crate – Is It The Best Project Box For Teens? This post may contain referral/affiliate links. If you buy something, Fractus Learning may earn a commission at no cost to you. Teenagers are difficult to please.  As the father of three of them- trust me – I know what I’m talking about. I’m not saying my children are difficult – just that by this age they know what type of activities best fit their wants and needs.  They […]

Freshly Review

I like cooking. Actually, I should say I like the IDEA of cooking.   Other than the occasional breakfast spread or grilling, I don’t find myself cooking fresh meals very often.  Since my wife has finished school and is working full-time again, that means we don’t prepare many scratch meals these days. So when Freshly approached us to try their individually-packaged, chef-prepared meals for a week – our family decided to give it a shot.  We probably have an “eater-type” in […]

Exploring The World With The Atlas Crate

Ever since we had the opportunity to review KiwiCo’s entire line of educational subscription crates, we’ve been waiting to see what new product they would come up with for this holiday season. The wait has ended.   The Atlas Crate has arrived. Is it as good a value as the other subscription boxes made by KiwiCo? More important, is it as fun? Read on to find out. I’ll begin by sharing some information about the Atlas Crate, but scroll down if […]

7 Go Karts For Kids Outdoor Adventures

Art Ingels, the father of go-karts, was a hot rodder and racing car designer at Kurtis Kraft. In 1956 he initiated one of the greatest fun activities known to man when he built the first go-kart from a lawnmower engine and some scrap metal. Although super karts can reach a speed of 160 mph, the recreational go karts are child-friendly and are created for kids all over the world to enjoy the exhilarating adventure of go-karts safely. There are a […]

Is adaptive clothing actually more expensive than standard children’s clothing?

Usually, here at SpecialKids.Company HQ, we like our weekly installments to be all about giving back to the community in any way we can. This is typically through top tips and advice for parents to help make life with a child with complex needs that little bit smoother and happier for everyone in the household. This week, we thought we would do something a little bit different with our blog posts. We’d like to address the common question we see […]

Family Time With the Doodle Crate

As my children get older, they don’t spend as much time playing with one another.  This is especially true of my high school junior and her fourth-grade brother.   One is interested in driving and hanging out with her friends while the other wants nothing more than to play videos games. When I saw the Doodle Crate hit my desk, I saw a way to bring my kids together in a fun way.  Here was something they could do together while […]

Tinkering Around With Tinker Crate

One of the best gifts you can get for a child is something that keeps them engaged yet teaches them at the same time.  When children are toddlers this is easy – the child is still learning so much about the world around them that most anything fun will be educational in some way. As a child hits the “10 and over” club, this task becomes harder. Many presents that are fun for the average high schooler aren’t all that […]

Our Koala Crate Experience Was Music To Our Ears

Most of the STEM subscription boxes are targeted at older children. The Koala Crate from Kiwi Crate is not like most subscription boxes.  And if you are looking to get a great gift for a young child, that’s great news for you. We’ve done a hands-on review of the Koala Crate in order to give you a look at who it’s geared towards, what you get with a subscription, and what kind of a value it is.  While all the […]

Build A Love Of Programming With BitsBox

Here are two universal truths: 1)Kids are going to be asking for video games, apps, or other programs for Christmas this year. 2)Most parents would like their kids to grow up to be ‘creators’ rather than ‘consumers’ of this electronic entertainment. Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a way to let your children have fun with computers while learning how to program at the same time?  You’d be able to give them a gift this holiday season that entertains […]

Exploring The World Around Us With Green Kid Crafts

“Where do clouds come from, Daddy?” “Daddy, why does ice float?” Oh, I remember the days when my children would ask me more ‘Who/What/Where/Why?’ questions than the average cub reporter.  While sometimes it got to be a bit too much, I loved that they cared about how the world worked. There are many different paths for a person to arrive at a lifelong love of learning.  Green Kids Crafts is for the child who likes to explore the world around them.  […]

STEM Lab Deluxe and My Child: A Match Made In Heaven

Raise your hand if you’ve seen the Mentos In Cola trick? I’m guessing your hand is up (if so, you can put it down now).  Did you know who the first person to show it on YouTube was? Steve Spangler.  Here’s the recording from 2005 when he went on a local TV show and introduced the world to the awesome reaction that comes from one type of candy with cola. Steve has a passion for making science fun to learn.  […]

9 Lunch Boxes and Accessories for Kids

Ask almost any kid what their favorite part of the day was and they’re likely to tell you lunchtime and recess! Having a break in the middle of the school day helps students to socialize, spend some pent-up energy, and most importantly, refuel for the remainder of their lessons. Whether they’re ordering from the cafeteria or brown-bagging their lunch, it’s so important that they have access to healthy food that’s filling and nourishing. Make mornings easier and mealtimes fresher with […]

Up to 75% OFF Toys, Games and Crafts – Fractus Deals

It’s time to get creative with your kids! This week we’ve unearthed a bunch of special deals to get your kids interacting and creating. From the bathtub to the driveway, here are some big savings to spark some learning fun! Big Discounts on Toys, Games and Crafts 1. Bath Letters – Educational Foam Letters and Numbers – 55% Off Get the Deal Turning bath time into fun (and learning) time, these foam letters and numbers stick to the bathroom walls when wet […]

Up to 50% OFF Creativity and STEM Toys – Fractus Deals

Put away those screens people, here comes some creative hand-on fun! With amazing savings on some of the most popular creative and STEM toys it’s time to get those brains and hands working! Creativity and STEM Toys 1. Bright Starts Clack and Slide Activity Ball – 33% Off Get the Deal Promoting early sensory skills, the Clack and Slide Activity Ball has color, movement and sounds to engage and entertain even the most restless babes. 2. Peg Board Set – Montessori Fine Motor […]

Save $35 on Kids Kindle Bundle this Easter

Reading is one of the few activities that every parent, educator and avid reader agrees is essential for children’s development. For the next 5 days (ending 15th April) Amazon is promoting reading with $35 off its Kindle for Kids Bundle with the latest Kindle E-reader. With distraction-free reading, weeks of battery life and parental controls, the Kindle is one of the best ways to spark that passion for reading. Get the Deal In her hugely popular post The 5 Benefits of Digital Reading […]