The “random words” technique provides a fun and unique way to spark creative ideas. This article continues our series on providing concrete strategies parents can teach their kids to improve their creativity. The following activity provides hands-on experience helping children learn to think outside the box, create unexpected connections, and tackle real-world problems with inventive [...]
One of the skills that will become even more important for our kids as AI grows is creativity. It’s important that we find concrete stragegies to grow their creative abilities. A great book to check out is called Creative Mindset by Jeff and Staney Degraff. This book provides strategies someone can use to improve their [...]
Custom PC Tycoon is a great game on Roblox that allows kids to design and create their own PC. Kids can learn more about PC hardware in a fun and creative way. This video below was created by my son and walks you through the basics of creating your own PC and building a business [...]
We want our kids to enjoy playing with their friends in Minecraft, but we also want to keep them safe. Below are some valuable insights and practical tips to help parents ensure their child’s safety on Minecraft servers. We are also excited to announce our partnership with MC Playdates, a trusted platform dedicated to creating [...]
As a parent, I understand the significance of equipping our children with the skills they need to thrive in an ever-changing world. One crucial skill that stands out to me is self-directed learning. Self-directed learning refers to the ability to take initiative and responsibility for one’s own learning journey. In this article, I want to [...]
As a father of four kids, I always strive to provide them with the tools they need to succeed in a world that’s constantly evolving. One skill that I believe is crucial for their future success is adaptability. Why is adaptability so important and how do we help our kids improve in this area?The Importance [...]
Roblox is an amazing program that allows kids to create video games and virtual worlds they can share with friends. It’s also a great way to get started learning about 3D design and coding.Roblox Studio is Roblox’s free editor that allows creators to bring their game ideas to life. Roblox Studio can be downloaded at [...]
My son is an avid Minecraft builder. So, I asked him to create a lesson for me on how to build a structure of his choosing in Minecraft. The video below shows you how to create a Medieval Watchtower.The experience of creating the video was great for my son because he had to apply his [...]
Creativity is one of the most important skills in today’s world. However, creativity doesn’t come naturally to all children. Fortunately, there are several things that parents can do to foster their child’s creativity. One: Encourage and Support their Interests One of the most important things parents can do to foster their child’s creativity is to [...]
Kodu Game Lab is an amazing aplication that I have used for many years with young students (Ages 7-10) to introduce them to coding and video game design. Kodu allows students to easily create a world, add characters, and code. Students use a visual-based language in Kodu to add coding blocks to the characters to [...]
