ThinkFun's STEM Education Blog
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At ThinkFun, we're passionate about our effort to make learning fun. It drives everything we do - and every game, brainteaser and puzzle we create. Read here about STEM & early childhood Education, Learning Through Play, Kids & Coding, how to make learning fun and more!
ThinkFun's STEM Education Blog
2y ago
Games used to be seen as purely a recreational distraction, but they are now considered so much more than that. In fact, they are being used as powerful tools for childhood education ..read more
ThinkFun's STEM Education Blog
2y ago
A pandemic hits hard and changes everything, especially how your kids are learning or, in many cases, not learning. Nearly all students across the country went to remote instruction at the end of the 2020 school year, and many are still in that digital world ..read more
ThinkFun's STEM Education Blog
2y ago
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Like many this summer, we were finally able to venture out once again and travel -- at least locally. So we decided to visit some nearby national parks ..read more
ThinkFun's STEM Education Blog
2y ago
Life gets complicated. It’s hard to find a rule book, understand teams, or acknowledge whether there’s even an objective ..read more
ThinkFun's STEM Education Blog
2y ago
Playgrounds are great for gross motor skills, but fine motor skills are just as important. Fine motor skills are important everyday tasks, such as reaching, grasping, and hand-eye coordination ..read more
ThinkFun's STEM Education Blog
2y ago
The year is 1998 and the last place I want to be is at this school desk. Time is ticking away. My eyes dart up and then back down. Kids around me have wrapped up their test and started getting restless ..read more
ThinkFun's STEM Education Blog
2y ago
Independence Day is here and summer break is providing plenty of time for new possibilities! Independence and independent thinking are critical skills for children to master as major components of STEAM education and success. Many families are considering how to use this summer season to promote independence in their children. ..read more
ThinkFun's STEM Education Blog
2y ago
We’ve all been through a lot this past year. With summer upon us, our bag of tricks to keep kids occupied can be running low. So, when life hands you lemons, as the saying goes, make lemonade. You can do a lot with a simple bag of lemons and get your kids involved too! ..read more
ThinkFun's STEM Education Blog
2y ago
Nowadays, we find Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) learning materials everywhere ..read more
ThinkFun's STEM Education Blog
2y ago
To say that the last year or so been unique would be an understatement. As an Occupational Therapist in a Public School, I had to quickly adapt and switch from in person learning to virtual learning. For parents, teaching their own children from home became a challenge. Being able to use household items to create new crafts and projects has been my “go-to” during therapy sessions ..read more