Tag: gaming
ROAR! We’re just wild about animals and science
By Guest Blogger on February 12th, 2013
Did you know pandas spend upwards of 16 hours each day eating? Or that a narwhal’s tusk is actually a tooth?! Science is so cool, and there’s always something new to learn. In fact, scientists estimate there are upwards of 8 million species ofmore… full post
Now that’s smart…
By Guest Blogger on December 18th, 2012
Let’s face it. Video games are fun—it’s a big reason why kids are so drawn to them. I recall playing Super Mario Bros. with my cousins on my NES (Nintendo Entertainment System – remember this?). My dad bought me the NES over the summermore… full post
Get out there and EXPLORE…with The Magic School Bus!
By Guest Blogger on September 4th, 2012
Margot Simmons from Scholastic Media stopped by to tell you about an awesome new Magic School Bus game — and details on how you can win one! Thanks, Margot — and check it out, readers! It’s that time of the year again – our backpacksmore… full post
David Dockterman on rewards and motivation in learning
By Tyler on July 3rd, 2012
David Dockterman has one of the coolest jobs at Scholastic (IMHO), and one of the coolest titles. As the “Chief Architect of Learning Sciences” for Scholastic Education, he designs games, apps and other technologies that help kids achieve learningmore… full post
