Support your computer programming or coding for kids classes with these fun picture books about coding. These books are a wonderful way to engage students in discussion about various aspects of coding and computer science, with the list including a number of picture book biographies of mathematicians and scientists who made important contributions to the […]
Information & Computer Technology
Resources to use during Information & Computer Technology lessons. Includes Coding for Kids website and app recommendations and coding related book lists.
15 Picture Books We All Need to Read! Books About Responsible Digital Citizenship
Inside: 15 books about digital citizenship, including titles exploring over sharing, meeting strangers online and using computers responsibly. Whether you’re responsible for a complete Information and Computer Technologies program or introducing students to coding for kids within your regular grade classroom, teaching children responsible digital citizenship is a key area of technology learning Digital citizenship […]
7 Great Netflix Educational Shows for School Age Students
Kids will love learning all about the world with these great educational TV shows for elementary students currently streaming on Netflix. Exploring everything from the wonders of the animal kingdom to fun history lessons and quirky science, each of these TV series is digitally packed with fun facts and interesting lessons presented in ways that […]
Where to Find Free Online Books for Tweens & Teens
Looking for free books for your 9-15 year old to read on their tablet, phone or kindle? Here’s our pick of the best free, online books for tweens and teens! We are big consumers of ebooks in our house and I must say that the first place I would start is with your local, public […]
Free Online Books for Kids: 8 Places to Find Quality eBooks for Kids
Inside: These 5 websites include good quality, free online books for kids. These are stories you’ll want to read with your kids! I am a BIG advocate of reading with children and I really do believe the biggest way you can make an impact to a child’s lifelong learning journey is by reading together. I […]
8 Christmas Websites Your Kids Will Love!
School’s out, the present shopping done and the wrapping (and cleaning!) begun, so I feel like we can take a bit of time to relax and enjoy the last few days before Christmas. We’ve been making decorations, cards and treats, watching a holiday movie or two, reading lots of our favourite Christmas books, and having […]
12 Super Cool Coding Toys for Kids
Inside: 12 of the best coding toys for kids – great for kids who love to code! One of our 11 year old’s favourite subjects at school is Information & Computer Technology, and she especially loves it when they are learning about coding and trying out different coding toys. She’ll spend ages excitedly explaining the […]
7 Educational Vocabulary Word Game Apps for School Aged Kids
Inside: A great collection of vocabulary word game apps for kids, suitable for school and home. My girls enjoy playing on our iPad but I am a bit of a stickler for learning apps that get their brains working. This collection of word game apps certainly fits that bill, engaging children with fun learning challenges […]
Mindfulness for Kids: 9 Apps To Help Them Be Calm, Focused and Relaxed
Awesome mindfulness apps for kids that help them to calm down, relax or focus. Our ten year old has always been a good sleeper, ever since she was around 7 weeks old when she started sleeping through the night – while we were travelling on an interstate trip, no less! However every now and then, […]
Best Learning Websites: Word Study Games Online for School Age Kids
Inside: 5 great, educational word study games online for school age kids to play in or out of school. Technology makes it possible for our students to easily practice vocabulary, phonics and spelling online and there are some great online word study games available for students of all ages to explore. Today I’m sharing five […]
