What Does STEM Education Look Like?
We have all taken a science or math course at some point in our lives. One of the challenges of understanding how education has changed, is changing, and will change, is that most of us have not taken...
View Article10 Writing Prompts for Kids
Many students love to write, but sometimes they need a little structure when it comes to their ideas. Using a writing prompt can be a great way to jump start your student’s creativity and get them...
View ArticleNew Children’s Books to Look for in 2015
Some great children’s books are hitting the shelves in early 2015. The “Dozi the Alligator” series is one of them. Written by K12 Senior Visual Designer Daniel Boris, the books will both entertain and...
View ArticleWhy Teaching Emotional Intelligence is Important
What is emotional intelligence? Emotional intelligence means a person can manage their emotions, communicate those emotions effectively, resolve conflict nonviolently, and make responsible decisions....
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7 Great New Math Games For Android
Today we’re sharing some of the latest ways for students to learn and reinforce math concepts by using engaging mobile games and puzzles. Check them out, and if you know of other great apps, let us...
View ArticleShould Kids See the Transformers Age of Extinction Movie?
Are your kids begging you to go see the latest installment of the Transformers movie? Since the series has received a reboot there have been some changes to the franchise, and even cast members have...
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Let Google’s “Field Trip” App Be Your Guide
Discover Points of Interest with Field Trip You know, it’s really a shame that throughout our daily lives we may find ourselves near some really interesting or historical spots, and never know they’re...
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10 Fun LEGO Science Activities
LEGOs and science are a natural pair. Many LEGO sets over the years have incorporated science and STEM, from this NASA Mars Rover set, to the LEGO Mindstorms robotics series, to the upcoming female...
View ArticleJ.K. Rowling Publishes New ‘Harry Potter’ Story Online
If your kids (or let’s be honest, you) have been avid Harry Potter readers, J.K. Rowling has posted new “gossip” about the magician. The new story is available on Pottermore.com, which is the online...
View ArticleSesame Street Alphabet Recital Goes Adorably Wrong
Teaching your child the ABC’s seems simple enough, but it can take some time for that catchy song to stick. That’s why so many people love Sesame Street, which does a great job presenting concepts like...
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Made into Movies: The Best Book to Film Adaptations
We are all aware of the importance of reading, but motivating students to open a book can be difficult. In this series, Made into Movies, we’ve gathered some of the best film adaptations of favorite...
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5 Banned Books You and Your Kids Should Read
Summer is a popular time to pick up a good book. Whether it’s required summer reading for school or the latest best-selling beach read, it’s hard to put a good book down. Not all books have gotten the...
View ArticleMojang Releases ‘Biggest Update Yet’ with Minecraft PE 0.9.0
The immense popularity of Minecraft can’t be overstated. With around 45 million copies sold across all platforms (PC/Mac, Xbox 360, Playstation 3, and mobile) it’s one of the best-selling games of all...
View ArticleIs Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles OK for Kids?
The rebooted Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie opens nationwide today. This action-packed film is produced by Nickelodeon so it is definitely geared towards a younger crowd. While the film is...
View ArticleWhat You Should Know About DisneyCollectorBR
It’s likely that you have heard of DisneyCollectorBR. Yet no one knows who she is, despite her status as the most-watched YouTube channel in the United States. Children reportedly love watching the...
View Article5 Surprising Lessons in Taylor Swift ‘Shake it Off’ Video
While you and your children may love to sing and dance to Taylor Swift songs, you probably never considered that kids younger than dating age might learn something from the lyrics. But that just might...
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Your Back-to-School Guide: A Complete Plan to Keep it Simple
Well, here we are. Another summer has flown by as fast as you can say, “Where does the time go?” Our Facebook newsfeeds are beginning to fill up with those traditional photos marking the beginning of...
View Article10 Things You Should Know on Elephant Appreciation Day
September 22nd was established as National Elephant Appreciation Day in 1996 in honor of the largest land animal in the world. The holiday was founded by pachyderm lover Wayne Hepburn after his...
View Article3rd Grade Math Activity: Race Car Math Facts
Hop in your race car and and practice your math facts as fast as you can in this game. Create a name and customize your car, then practice division, multiplication, addition and subtraction math facts...
View ArticleSubscription Sweepstakes: Win a Canon EOS Rebel T3
Learning resources are in high demand. Blogs and Pinterest deliver some good stuff, but as you may have noticed, Learning Liftoff aims to go further. We give you articles about trends, success stories...
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12 Education Blogs We Love
As parents, you’re constantly scouring the web for the the freshest ideas, infographics, news, videos, and more around education. It’s easy to become overwhelmed with all of the information available –...
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Gifted Students: Who Are They and What Does It Mean?
It’s the beginning of the school year. Soon, many parents might be told that their child is “gifted.” Some may know what that means, others may think they know, and a few might have no idea at all....
View ArticleA Letter to My Younger Self, Kindergarten
This series, A Letter to My Younger Self, features letters from students and parents offering advice at certain ages and grades when they could have used more perspective and insight on their journey...
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New National Gallery App Puts Art History in Your Kids Hands
The National Gallery of Art has come out with an amazing, interactive app that helps kids explore more than 300 years of art history. With ten sections to explore, kids can learn about the art...
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Do Kids Need Wearable Technology?
From the recently announced Apple Watch, to the popular Fitbit activity tracker, ‘wearables’ seems to be the next big thing in technology. If wearable tech makes you think of the Casio calculator watch...
View ArticleKids’ Art: Who’s Your Hero?
“Years of research have shown that arts education is closely linked to almost everything that we as a nation say we want for our children and demand from our schools: academic achievement, social and...
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High Fives for Bully-Free Lives
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and for good reason. There are some terrible statistics surrounding this despicable behavior: one out of four kids will be bullied at some point during...
View Article6 Ways to Prevent Bullying Behavior
Parents don’t set out to raise a bully. Nonetheless, there’s a proliferation of bullying behavior in society that’s led to National Bullying Prevention month. As is the case with many problems, there...
View ArticleWhat Foods Cost Around the World: A TED Ed Lesson
Here’s a quick and revealing lesson about what foods cost in different countries: In Australia, $5 will buy 3 pounds of bananas; in Ethiopia, the same money will buy 25 pounds. In the U.S., you can get...
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Avoid Pumpkin Carving with These 5 Weekend Activities
From caramel apple cider to pumpkin spice puppy chow, we are loving autumn. So today, we’re sharing even more of Learning Liftoff’s editors’ picks for the top snacks, crafts, and other fun activities...
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The Difference Between Halloween and Dia de los Muertos
The Day of the Dead celebrations may coincide with Halloween and seem similar. Both celebrations involve costumes, skeletons and treats as well as graveyards and death imagery. But according to...
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15 DIY Halloween Costumes for Kids (with an Educational Twist)
Like most years, the top Halloween costumes of 2014 are predicted to come from movies—with Frozen, Maleficent, Ninja Turtles, and Guardians of the Galaxy topping the list. But there’s plenty of great...
View ArticleK12 Student Artist Achieves Fame and Success
The media calls her a “pint-sized Picasso,” but while Picasso created his first painting at age 9 and began exhibiting them at age 13, Autumn de Forest started her fine arts career even earlier. She...
View ArticleThe Value in Teaching Kids to Keep Score During World Series
Keeping score of a baseball game is, in some ways, becoming as outdated as the rotary telephone. After all, countless web sites provide real-time statistics that tell you not only whether someone...
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Teal Pumpkin Project Makes Halloween Safe for Kids with Food Allergies
This Halloween, when you’re out trick-or-treating with your kids, you’ll likely see plenty of pumpkins, from traditional carved jack-o’-lanterns, to colorful painted pumpkins. Most of these pumpkins...
View ArticleQuiz: Which Movie Monster Are You?
With Halloween quickly approaching, we have monsters on our minds. Take the quiz below to find out which movie monster you are. You can learn more about each monster in our series, Movie Monsters in...
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5 Things to Do With Your Halloween Candy
From pumpkin decorating to pumpkin spice puppy chow, Halloween is finally here. Today, we’re sharing Learning Liftoff’s editors’ picks for the top snacks, crafts, and other fun activities to wrap up...
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The Best Free Educational Songs for Kids on YouTube
Everyone knows the tune to the ABC song—it has been used for generations to teach kids the alphabet. This is because music can be a great learning tool and can be used to teach a plethora of subjects....
View ArticleIs All Multitasking Bad?
Multitasking. Most of us do it at least some of the time, whether that means browsing the Internet while watching TV, texting while waiting in line at the store, switching between multiple browser...
View ArticleShould Kids See ‘Interstellar’?
Christopher Nolan’s latest film, Interstellar, features stunning visuals and a story that’s both original and reminiscent of classic space epics, particularly 2001: A Space Odyssey. Movie Details:...
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5 Easy Soup Recipes To Try This Weekend
November is here, and we’re ready to cozy up with a good book and something warm to eat! Today, we’re sharing Learning Liftoff’s editors’ picks for the top five easy soup recipes to enjoy this weekend,...
View ArticleHow Educational is Disney’s ‘Big Hero 6’?
Disney’s new movie, Big Hero 6 is an action-packed comedy-adventure about a gifted robotics prodigy, Hiro Hamada, and his inflatable robot, Baymax. After a terrible turn of events, Hiro is forced out...
View ArticleTips for a Working Homeschool Parent
For some families, foregoing two incomes is not an option, but their child’s education is a priority. In these cases, both parents are working full or part time, and one or both parents are acting as a...
View Article4 Reasons Homeschool Moms Worry and Ways to Get Over It
Any parent who has either thought about homeschooling or has taken the leap and become a homeschooler has worried about whether they can handle it. Homeschool moms are a growing community that can be a...
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Holiday Recipes You’ll Love
Think back to the most nostalgic of holidays in your past—the most memorable, the most enjoyable. Odds are they involved delicious food. You may remember the preparations, the mouthwatering aromas, the...
View ArticleEducational Toys: 10 Gift Ideas for Kids of All Ages
Finding just the right gift for someone special in your life can be a difficult task, and finding the right gift for kids can be even tougher. With interests and hobbies that can change by the day,...
View Article3rd Grade Reading Activity: Brainstorming
Let’s explore the first step of the five-step writing process: brainstorming. Before you can begin researching and writing your story, article, or report, it is important to figure out what topic you...
View ArticleInspire STEM Education
“Knowledge in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) can be the key to a successful future.” Edutopia.org Giving students a fun way to explore STEM education and an opportunity to be...
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5 Ways Your Family Can Give Back and Volunteer this Season
Learning Liftoff has been sharing recipes, gift suggestions, and activities to help add meaning and magic to your family’s winter celebrations. If you are looking to spread meaning and magic beyond...
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5 DIY Christmas Cards
The holiday season is upon us and in less than no time it will be December 25th. You may be ready to go with wrapping paper and already started or completed your holiday gift list, but did you remember...
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