Marvel Studios’ THOR: RAGNAROK Superpower of STEM Challenge! #ThorRagnarok

I am very excited to share with you details about Marvel Studios’ THOR: RAGNAROK – “Superpower of STEM Challenge” that recently began and goes until September 23rd. Girls ages 15-18, in grades 10-12, are encouraged to channel their superpower of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) for a chance to win a trip to the … Continue reading “Marvel Studios’ THOR: RAGNAROK Superpower of STEM Challenge! #ThorRagnarok”

Girls Reforming the Future Challenge – Marvel’s CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR

I am very excited to share with you details about Marvel’s CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR – “Girls Reforming the Future Challenge” that recently began and goes until March 26th. This program, supported by the Science & Entertainment Exchange, a program of National Academy of Sciences, seeks to inspire young girls to create positive world change … Continue reading “Girls Reforming the Future Challenge – Marvel’s CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR”

Box Tops for Education- Get Involved to Help Schools and Box Top Sash Craft

I wanted to talk more about specific things we are parents can do to help support our schools with the Box Tops for Education Program from General Mills. I touched on the program some in my last post, but just to hit the highlights again- it provides money directly to your school, no strings attached. … Continue reading “Box Tops for Education- Get Involved to Help Schools and Box Top Sash Craft”

Khan Academy launches Pixar in a Box

Today, Pixar in a Box – a new online resource that explores the academic concepts behind Pixar Animation Studios’ creative process – goes live on KhanAcademy.org. Through a series of video lessons, interactive exercises, and hands-on activities, students will discover how the academic concepts they learn in school enable Pixar filmmakers to create new worlds, … Continue reading “Khan Academy launches Pixar in a Box”

Disneynature’s MONKEY KINGDOM Family Activity Packet and Educators Guide #MonkeyKingdom

Since Disneynature’s Monkey Kingdom is releasing in less than a month on April 17th, I wanted to share this cute family activity pack and educators guide! You can also check out a featurette video right above where you can download the activity packs and educators guide. “Life is an adventure for Maya, the clever and … Continue reading “Disneynature’s MONKEY KINGDOM Family Activity Packet and Educators Guide #MonkeyKingdom”

Reader Bee’s First Storymaker App and Reader Bee and the Story Tree

I was given the opportunity to use and evaluate the iPad apps ‘Reader Bee and the Story Tree’ and ‘Reader Bee’s First Story Maker’. I was supplied the apps for free; all opinions are my own. I’m a big big believer in phonics, and in teaching reading phonetically. It’s important to learn the letter shapes, … Continue reading “Reader Bee’s First Storymaker App and Reader Bee and the Story Tree”