The objective of Laser Chess is the same as its predecessor – regicide! Be the first to eliminate your opponent's king and you're the victor. But the new spin is that you zap them with lasers! We partnered with Timberdoodle, a marvelous homeschool company, to bring you a review of this new twist on a strategy game that has a 1,500 year-old history. There are five layouts you can choose from so games have some variability. Set-up takes just a minute or two. Players take turns moving Continue Reading
Magnetic Experiments for Children Who Love STEM
I've got another fun summer learning activity for you, thanks to a collaboration with hand2mind. Their STEM at Play! series introduces practical science, technology, engineering and math concepts to children in grades 3 to 12. This winning series includes a variety of activities and experiments, from launching rockets to making soap. My boys, ages 9 and 11, received the STEM at Play! Magnets kit to review. It's recommended for ages 8 and up. The building blocks for nine unique Continue Reading