Resources
Computational Thinking, Programming…and the Google App Inventor
What were Papert’s views on children, computers and "powerful ideas”? Are they relevant today? Why should we introduce our kids to programming and how? Shuchi Grover & Charles Profitt give you all the answers. more
GeoGebra: Award-winning Geometry Software (that’s also free)
GeoGebra is an award-winning and free dynamic mathematics software program for all levels that joins arithmetic, geometry, algebra and calculus. more
History & Social Studies Come Alive Courtesy Of YouTube
Movies have come to be an effective and engaging way to teach history across all school-going age groups. They innocuously trigger discussions on historical events, and kindle interest in delving... more
Concept Mapping/Mind Mapping for Information Organization
Tools to help children develop key 21st century skills like critical thinking and information organization more
Computational Thinking, Programming…and the Google App Inventor
What were Papert’s views on children, computers and "powerful ideas”? Are they relevant today? Why should we introduce our kids to programming and how? Shuchi Grover & Charles Profitt give you all the answers. more
Fun with Matchstick Puzzles
Matchstick puzzles have been around nearly as long as matches. Take this fun challenge. more
Ptable.com – An interactive periodic table
Ptable.com is a hosted interactive periodic table that will be of interest to serious and not so serious students of chemistry.
Several cool interactive features are built into... more
A Math Love Poem :-)
A sweet and goofy poem CMU professor of Computer Science Dave Feinberg wrote when he was in high school that was adapted for use in the movie “Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay”. more
Indian Culture for Everyone
The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) is a non-profit organization that was set up in 1984 to protect and conserve India’s vast natural and cultural heritage.... more
Introducing your Child to Linux
Introducing your children to Linux and other great free/open source products may not be such a bad idea. Charles Profitt guides parents on how to get started through this helpful Q&A. more
MyPyramid.gov: A Healthy Mind in a Healthy Body
Dietary guidelines, smart meal planning, suggestions for healthy snacking for kids (and adults!), and other handy tips to promote healthy eating in your home. more
10 Reasons Your Child Will Love Astronomy
Space is infinite (well, not precisely). That pretty much guarantees there's something for your kid to love! more
