LittleBits Space Kit
What am I reviewing?
littleBits Space Kit
Price: $189
Disclosure: littleBits sent me a Space Kit for free so that I could review it.
TL;DR
This is an excellent choice if you want an accessible
A Visit to the House on the Rock
Guest post by Micah Kenfield
I recently had the chance to tour the House on the Rock outside Spring Green, Wisconsin. Though not especially well known outside of the Midwest (outside of its placement in American Gods by Neil Gaiman), … Read more >
Making as a Family: Two New Reads and a Classic
Earlier today, I was handed a battered copy of Brandenberg and ALIKI’s What Can You Make of It? This 1977 Greenwillow “Read-Alone” book tells the story of a family of mice. What the father mouse considers junk (empty … Read more >
Makers’ Center of Gravity
Recently, while reading Alfie Kohn’s new book The Myth of the Spoiled Child, I stumbled upon a phrase by progressive American educator John Dewey: a child’s “center of gravity,” and I felt I finally found words to … Read more >
Children’s Lit and Maker Mindset
One of the ways we help kids make sense of the world is through readalouds, bedtime stories, and shared literary experiences. Through books, we show our kids what’s possible in the world and to “try on” experiences in a safe … Read more >
In Honor of Black Friday: Maker Gifts for Kids
Ah, ’tis the season for Black Friday, when shoppers invade big box stores looking for gifts. But what should you buy for the maker kids on your list? That’s a question we’ve fielded a few times recently. Here are some … Read more >