A large percentage of students are starting the school year the same way they ended it — via computer screen. And most of them aren’t too pleased about it. They miss their friends and the routine of ...

Thuggizzle Reads To Kids is a new YouTube channel that provides educational content for children, including read-alongs, ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. On a recent afternoon in June, a line of kids between the ages of 5 and 13 snaked back from the door at the edge of ...

Just like adults, it can be easy for kiddos to get sucked into passively watching videos on iPad or TV. But what about more engaging digital experiences that encourage creative and fun learning?

Whether you're stuck inside with your kids on a rainy day or need a few moments of peace without turning on the TV, YouTube has a wealth of educational channels designed to keep your children ...

Educational TV shows like Wild Kratts, Alphablocks, and classics like The Magic School Bus can spark curiosity beyond the screen. By pairing episodes with creative crafts, science experiments, or ...

Ah, summer. Idyllic afternoons at the beach, evening outings to baseball games and road trips through the countryside to visit far-flung family and friends. Oh, wait. That’s not what your family’s ...

According to research by the author of Playful Interactions Dr. Karyn Purvis, scientists have determined that it takes approximately 400 repetitions to create a new synapse in the brain — unless it’s ...

From egg drops to marble runs, gravity experiments turn abstract science into exciting play. These hands-on activities spark curiosity while teaching core physics concepts. Perfect for classrooms or ...

For a kid without access to a kindly grandmother, learning how to sew can be daunting. That's where Cecilia Franklin comes in. She teaches kids the basics at Camp Sew Fun run out of her sewing supply ...

Real talk: I think learning is always fun. (Yes, I am absolutely a Ravenclaw. Why do you ask?) But when it’s a literal game? Then it’s even better, especially when you’re a kid. That’s probably why ...