Looking for some last minute gifts for your kids? As always, we are here to help!
Weatherford ISD librarians have the privilege of coordinating and monitoring our student’s learning during MakerSpace. So, they are the experts in what educational items our children are attracted to.
Here is a list of the top 10 educational gifts that your children will love!
10. Bloxels
A hands-on platform for kids to build, collaborate, and tell stories through video game creation. Bloxels are new to campuses and students have loved them so far according to Crockett Elementary librarian Autumn Fincher.
http://www.bloxelsbuilder.com/home/
9. Light Up
LightUP teaches children how the technology we use everyday works. Build circuits, learn to code, and have fun with your creations! Basically, your child will be learning essential skills for their future…while having fun.
https://www.lightup.io
8. Osmo
This game system changes the way children interact with the iPad by opening it up to hands-on play. Osmo is designed for children 5-12 but lets be honest…it’s fun for all ages!
https://www.playosmo.com/en/
7. Snap Circuits
This device allows students to build and test circuits. When they done correctly it lights up and plays music. Hall Middle School Librarian, Marcia Riebe, says “This will help students understand circuits and how to create sound, light, motion and more.”
http://www.snapcircuits.net
6. ozobot
This is another popular item that teaches students coding and robotics. They have Marvel Avengers characters that help inspire children’s imagination.
http://ozobot.com
5. Marble Genius Run Starter
Marble Run is extremely popular at Wright Elementary as librarian Kelly Hall says it is great for problem solving. We say it looks like a lot of fun!
https://www.marblegenius.com/products/marble-run-starter-set
4. Squigz
A great toy for younger age children to learn engineering and inspire creativity.
https://www.fatbraintoys.com/toy_companies/fat_brain_toy_co/squigz.cfm
3. Cubelets
Cubelets are robot blocks that connect to assist children in become better thinkers. These are great way to interact with and learn with your children.
http://www.modrobotics.com/cubelets/
2. Sphero Ball
This robotic ball is fun for all ages. You can program and control a robotic ball with your smart phone or tablet. Have a Star Wars fan in the family? Then check out BB-8!
http://www.sphero.com
1. k’nex
Science, technology, math, engineering, arts…it’s all here! Always fun to see what kid’s can create!
http://knex.com
Weatherford ISD librarians have the privilege of coordinating and monitoring our student’s learning during MakerSpace. So, they are the experts in what educational items our children are attracted to.
Here is a list of the top 10 educational gifts that your children will love!
10. Bloxels
A hands-on platform for kids to build, collaborate, and tell stories through video game creation. Bloxels are new to campuses and students have loved them so far according to Crockett Elementary librarian Autumn Fincher.
http://www.bloxelsbuilder.com/home/
9. Light Up
LightUP teaches children how the technology we use everyday works. Build circuits, learn to code, and have fun with your creations! Basically, your child will be learning essential skills for their future…while having fun.
https://www.lightup.io
8. Osmo
This game system changes the way children interact with the iPad by opening it up to hands-on play. Osmo is designed for children 5-12 but lets be honest…it’s fun for all ages!
https://www.playosmo.com/en/
7. Snap Circuits
This device allows students to build and test circuits. When they done correctly it lights up and plays music. Hall Middle School Librarian, Marcia Riebe, says “This will help students understand circuits and how to create sound, light, motion and more.”
http://www.snapcircuits.net
6. ozobot
This is another popular item that teaches students coding and robotics. They have Marvel Avengers characters that help inspire children’s imagination.
http://ozobot.com
5. Marble Genius Run Starter
Marble Run is extremely popular at Wright Elementary as librarian Kelly Hall says it is great for problem solving. We say it looks like a lot of fun!
https://www.marblegenius.com/products/marble-run-starter-set
4. Squigz
A great toy for younger age children to learn engineering and inspire creativity.
https://www.fatbraintoys.com/toy_companies/fat_brain_toy_co/squigz.cfm
3. Cubelets
Cubelets are robot blocks that connect to assist children in become better thinkers. These are great way to interact with and learn with your children.
http://www.modrobotics.com/cubelets/
2. Sphero Ball
This robotic ball is fun for all ages. You can program and control a robotic ball with your smart phone or tablet. Have a Star Wars fan in the family? Then check out BB-8!
http://www.sphero.com
1. k’nex
Science, technology, math, engineering, arts…it’s all here! Always fun to see what kid’s can create!
http://knex.com