dvjun If you’ve been thinking about buying a LEGO robotics kit for your child, the clock is ticking. LEGO Education is discontinuing the entire SPIKE line on June 30, 2026. After that date, SPIKE Prime and SPIKE Essential will no longer be available for purchase from LEGO. Here’s what’s happening, what it means for your child, … Read more
Many “science kits” for kids are a waste of money. For example, most kits sold on Amazon are designed to look impressive on the shelf, not to teach real science. They come with pre-measured chemicals, single-use supplies, and instructions that walk kids through one experiment with one predetermined outcome. Your child isn’t learning science. They’re … Read more
If you’re thinking about getting a 3D printer for your child, you’re making a great decision. But it can be a confusing market full of spec sheets, filament types, and YouTube reviewers who test printers for hobbyists, not families. This guide is written for parents. I’m a STEM educator who uses 3D printers with students … Read more
If you’re trying to figure out which LEGO robotics kit to buy your child, you’ve probably already noticed that there is an overwhelming amount of information. Mindstorms is retired but is still a great product if you can find it used. SPIKE Essential and SPIKE Prime sound almost identical, but they’re not. Every “Top 10 … Read more