Category: Toys and Play

13 of The Best Water Table Toys for Wet ‘n Wild Kids

When the sun comes out and that thermometer starts to rise, there is no better fun for kids than getting wet. Whether it’s a quick trip down to the beach, a cooling dip in the pool, or […]

Fractus Giveaway #1: Summer Game Giveaway

We at Fractus Learning are excited to announce our first prize giveaway. These games should provide some time away from the electronic screens this summer. The details are below: Good luck! Giveaways

An Epic Guide To The History of Board Games

History Of Board Games What is the first board game you can remember playing? What is your favorite board game? Is it Monopoly, Chinese Checkers, Chess, Risk, or a more ancient game like Backgammon or Snakes […]

Best Nerf Bows and Guns For Your Kids In 2018

Looking for a way to get the children out of the house and playing outside this summer? While tag and kick-the-can are great games, one parental secret passed down over the years is almost foolproof – […]

11 Beach Wagon Options For Sand-Loving Kids and Toddlers

Heading to the beach this summer? If so, you’re probably looking forward to the sand, surf and sun. What you’re probably not looking forward to is toting all of your supplies from Point A to Point B. […]

11 Horse Toys Kids Will Love

From plastic figurines to the classic rocking horse, horse toys have long been a favorite for children of all ages. Nothing inspires imaginative play like riding a rocking horse and pretending you’re in a rodeo, or […]

Our Maker Mindset

There is no greater joy than watching children create something. Whether the creating is done solo or in a group, thinking is visible. You can see the “wheels turning”. Hands-on work requires trial and error. If […]

Four Emerging Trends in Education to Keep An Eye On

I have often heard the adage, “In education, what’s old is new again.” While this is true of some initiatives, I’ve been in education long enough to know these strategies are improved upon as they come […]

Did Anyone Feed The Dog? – Useful Ardunio Projects For Kids Project #1

On any typical morning in the Bigari household, you’ll hear the following phrase being yelled out: “HAS THE DOG BEEN FED YET?” You see, our dog Chloe had a rough life until she was rescued and […]

Modern Day Pioneers: That’s no Oregon Trail up ahead – it’s the convergence of STEM and World Languages

What does it take to be a pioneer? To leave the tried and true path in search of something more. To know that it is not if failure will strike, but when, and how you will […]

17 of the Best Board Games for Kids Who Spend Too Much Time Online

There was a time when the greatest new games could not be bought with a click from the App Store. There was a time when gaming was not a pursuit of lone children with poor posture, tired […]

9 Best Colored Pencil Sets for Your Budding Da Vincis

Think you might have a junior Da Vinci or Van Gogh in the house? Are they not yet ready for the mess of charcoal drawing pencils? Whether your little one is currently scribbling shapes, coloring by […]

11 Cool Garbage Truck Toys for Kids

There’s nothing garbage about these garbage truck toys for kids! Whether your child loves to help taking out the trash (yeah, right!) waiting outside in the morning to wave to the garbage man, they’ll love having […]

2017 #HOUROFCODE is here

Overview The Computer Science Education Week (December 4-10) is upon us, and with it comes one of the biggest education movements in history, Hour of Code. 475 million students have participated in an Hour of Code since it’s […]

We’re On Tilt Over The Kiwi Crate

If there is one thing that seems clear to me, children learn different subjects through different means. Some learn best by reading. Others absorb information better through video. Not every child wants to explore science through […]

15 Awesome Minecraft Plush Toys for Fans of the Blockbuster Game

With over 100 million registered users, the super-fun block-building video game Minecraft has become a global sensation. Loved by educators and children alike, this superb sandbox world-crafting game is great for developing creativity and STEM skills. […]