After-school Enrichment
Articles and links on educational and recreational activities outside of school
Of iPhone Apps for Kids and Learning through Gaming – II
The second of our 2-part series on iPhone Apps for kids. Here we share about 70 of the best apps out there for kids aged 3 to 13. more
Sparking Innovation…The Wallace & Gromit Way
Inspire inventions a la Wallace and Gromit's "cracking contraptions" more
Vi Hart: Bending and Stretching Classroom Lessons to Make Math Inspire
The story of Ms. Vi(ctoria) Hart - the young, creative, "mathemusician" behind the fun and engaging Vi Hart math doodling videos. more
E-Waste: Time for Green Electronics and Take-Back Laws
Another great eye-opening film from the folks at The Story of Stuff. more
Of iPhone Apps for Kids and Learning through Gaming – II
The second of our 2-part series on iPhone Apps for kids. Here we share about 70 of the best apps out there for kids aged 3 to 13. more
Vote Earth – March 27th 2010, 8:30 PM
Earth Hour 2010 is 4 days and 3 hours away! On March 27th 2010, 8:30 pm local time, join millions of kids and families around the earth to make history. more
Sparking Innovation…The Wallace & Gromit Way
Inspire inventions a la Wallace and Gromit's "cracking contraptions" more
Reading Rocks!
Watch the video that’s making waves in schools across the nation – Gotta Keep Reading! more
Neil Gaiman – Master of Kid Goth
An article in the current issue of New Yorker provides interesting insights into Gaiman's work, his life, and his uniquely entertaining brand of fantasy/horror/adventure writing for audiences of all ages. more
10 Ways To Help Your Child Embrace “Green Living” – Part 1
It's hip to be "green"! Part 1 of SmartBean's list of ten ways to inspire your child to become a "green" citizen of planet earth. more
The Rights of the Reader
Gotta love this poster from Daniel Pennac's book 'The Rights of the Reader'. more
Recommended Reading for Young Adults (Ages 13 & up)
SmartBean's 101 recommendations of the best in young adult literature for boys and girls ages 13 and up. more




