Product: Twine is a free tool that allows kids to create interactive, nonlinear stories and games. You can create simple stories with Twine, then extend
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Product: Twine is a free tool that allows kids to create interactive, nonlinear stories and games. You can create simple stories with Twine, then extend
Read moreTo many, unschooling is a radical approach that is practiced in the exotic outer rings of education. Its rejection of formal education in favor of
Read moreOne of my Internet heroes is Stuart Duncan, founder of Autcraft, a Minecraft server for kids with autism and their families. After blogging about autism
Read moreRecent political and weather events like those in Charlottesville, Houston, and Florida offer a snapshot of a world in which knowing how to problem-solve, manage
Read moreIn today’s frenetic media ecology, parents find it harder and harder to stay on top of their kids’ digital life. They might live under one
Read moreOnline communities let geographically separated kids connect around shared interests, and can also offer some distinct advantages over face-to-face discussions. For example, some parents of
Read moreIt’s hard to believe that we have said our last summer camp farewells and kids are headed back to school. Hope all our friends on
Read moreHow do kids get better at things they care about? Mostly by practicing, although practice alone is not enough. Interest and opportunity must be there
Read moreProduct: Invent Your Own Machines (ages 9-14) Glows: A unique approach to online learning that is playful, social, and personalized. Grows: While the flexibility of
Read moreSallyGreenGamer is a mom, a gamer, and a YouTube star. Her audience? Kids who love Minecraft. Her YouTube channel features videos of her playing the
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