While there are plenty of toys available for toddlers, not all of them are educational. Some are purely for your child’s enjoyment. We were recently given a free review Panda Crate – formerly called the Tadpole Crate. Our goal – to see if our reviewers thought this project box was BOTH fun and educational. Is…
Our Eureka Crate Review- Soap Dispenser – KiwiCo’s Teen Science Kit 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. Don’t get…
Optical illusions are fun ways to improve kids’ cognitive abilities. An optical illusion image stimulates problem-solving skills and visual memory recall because the child will want to figure out how it works. Optical illusions are caused when the brain interprets the object that the eyes see differently. The rods and cones are the optic receptors in the eyes. What the eyes see is transformed into the brain as electric impulses which the…
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…
41 Things You Learned In School That Your Students and Children Won’t 1. Learn to type on a typewriter Kids today text and type at a speed that is astonishing. Some text faster with their thumbs than anyone who learned to use a typewriter could. Although obsolete, the typewriter lessons come in handy when parents…
Ah the good ole lunchbox! Kids REALLY care about the lunchbox they roll. I guess that’s because it’s one of the first ways to show individual tastes as children grow. Sure, brown lunch bags are fine for teenagers, but for kids the lunch box comes high on the pecking order of important school supplies. Parents…
The research and studies are in…we have to be smarter than our technology. Parenting in the digital age can be challenging and confusing. The American Academy of Pediatrics–informed by dozens of studies on screen time and its effect on the emotional and physical health of children–has guidelines for parents. Check out their tips for screen-savvy…
Are you in the mood to make some popcorn, snuggle up on the couch and watch a movie the whole family can enjoy? Here are 9 movies that all ages can enjoy. Some are classics you probably know, but most are films you probably aren’t aware existed. Some are silly, while others cover issues…
The most important teacher for a child is a parent. While kids are always watching and learning from your actions, sometimes we forget that they also need to be actually taught lessons – explicitly! For instance, a recent poll indicated only 54% of millennial dads know how to reset a tripped circuit breaker. While my…
I don’t think there’s a kid on this planet (or a dog for that matter) who doesn’t associate sprinklers and water hoses with fun water games. Even parents become kids again when reminded of the fun activities they enjoyed as children. You don’t need a party for water games; a summer afternoon will do just…
Teaching children self-control accomplishes more than learning how to control their emotions. It teaches them that life is not made up of one crisis after another. Self-control teaches them that they can handle any given situation, that everything has a solution if you stay objective toward the challenge. Kids who can stay in control of…
Think back to when you were young. What can be a more glorious summer afternoon memory as a kid than taking a hop on a tire swing and feeling the breeze on your back? Or maybe you were more of a wooden swing type of child, letting the sun warm your face? These days, you…
Your child just told you they want to have a birthday party at home. At your house. Half a classroom full of energetic, over-stimulated little people. Don’t panic. We’ve got what you need. You need some outdoor birthday party games – to protect your home and your sanity. If you are feeling brave or need…
If you’ve ever hosted an indoor birthday party, you know the key to success is having activities planned to keep the children occupied. (It also does wonders to keep you and other parents sane as well.) These indoor birthday party games will help make your next celebration a success regardless of the weather. It solves…
We all know children can sometimes be shy. What if there were a game you could play to draw them out of their shell? That game is called “Would You Rather” – it’s great for kids. Get to know them by watching their reactions and listening to their response. What is the game “Would You…
In our fast-paced world, it’s often hard to slow down and take the time to really engage with friends and family. We know we ought to do it, but the demands of work, school activities and other outside pressures make it difficult. These classic board games are your secret weapon to help you steal a…
Many parents use chore charts to motivate their kids to help with chores around the house and to teach their children responsibility. Chore charts work, but sometimes it’s like a New Year’s Resolution. It starts with the best of intentions but isn’t followed through and soon forgotten…until next time… For over 80 years the Harvard…
What is community-based instruction (CBI)? How is CBI different from field trips? Community-based instruction is education that is based in community environments as opposed to highly controlled locations such as schools or center-based programs. Community-based instruction is not the same as field trips. Field trips are excursions by a group of people to a place…
You’ve probably heard of balance bikes before, but have you looked into a balance board? A balance board is a fun and active toy kids can enjoy both in and out of the house. There are even electronic balance boards available! But more than that, these boards help kids development important skills. Physical skills like…
“You’re too nice,” he said to me. Now, I get this all the time. All the time. All my life. All walks of life. Relatives. Teachers. Coaches. Friends. Girlfriends. As a child, I got if from my father often. He was quite annoyed at my easy-going kind ways. “You don’t have to be so damn…
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