Getting Excited about World Geography
Read how the board game “Trekking the World” teaches kids about world geography.
6 Ways Parents (and Teachers) Can Boost Math Learning
(This is the second part of a two part series. Click here to read about the research in Part 1.) Functional MRIs and other innovations are helping us understand much more about how brains learn and process math. Given how many of us parents (and teachers) grew up hating math, these developments are welcome. While […]
The Math Isn’t New, But the Research May Be
Much of the research in the last two decades has taught us a lot about how kids learn math. Take a look at some of the reasons today’s approaches are so visual.
How Tiny Polka Dot Builds the Math Skills Kids Need
Tiny Polka Dot by Math for Love My complete review of one of my all-time favorite early math games, Tiny Polka Dot by Math for Love. Age: 3-8+ Players: 1-6 Time: 5-15 minutes (Note: This post contains affiliate links. That means if you click on the link and make a purchase, I will get a […]
5 Ways Board Games Boost Kids in Unexpected Ways
Fortnite. Roblox. Among Us. Minecraft. If you’re the parent of an elementary-aged kid, chances are you’ve heard of these games. And if your child has played any of them, there’s a reasonable chance they’ve shown a willingness to spend HOURS on these games. While digital games may have some benefits, it’s important to introduce board […]
An In-Depth Movie Review of Childhood 2.0
The problems with kids and social media use may be worse than you think. This eye-opening documentary covers a variety of topics and is a must-watch documentary for parents of tweens and teens.
Welcome to Building Savvy Learners!
Technology has been a blessing and a curse in our lives. This blog is here to help you navigate those unintended consequences as parents and teachers.