Here’s a piece of advice for those of you who have little scientists in the house 
Try Science gathers dozens of great, fun experiments that can be done on and offline. The website also has lots of resources for parents and teachers, as well as cool scientific games.
Worth a look.
Tags: science experiments, science for kids, science projects, Try Science, websites for kids
We’ve already talked about the American Museum of Natural History here …but did you know they also have a website especially designed for kids called Ology where you can find lots of activities games, cards, projects trivia & fun facts about the natural world? Also, in the section “Kids & Families @ the Museum” you might schedule your next special “night at the museum” or other super fun activities to do with your kids.
Fun!
Tags: American Museum of Natural History, Edutainment, fun with the kids, kids & families, Ology, websites for kids
Star Wars Day has just passed (and what was that? get some info here) but you can still have some Star Wars fun with the kids! Here’s how. Thanks to JibJab and LucasFilm you can star in Episode 5 as either Luke, Han Leia or Lando.
Just go to JibJab or Star Wars.com, upload a picture of yourself (you can also zoom or rotate it) and…you can enjoy your Star Wars personal moment of fame! And it’s free (or $ 4.99 to download it to your computer).
via Geek Dad
Tags: fun things to do with kids, Han, Hando, JibJab, Leia, Lucas Film, Luke, Star Wars, Star Wars Episode 5, The Empire Strikes Back
How would it be like if old-style videogames characters invaded New York directly from the 80s? The answer in this amazing video by Patrick Jean in cooperation with One More production, featuring Tetris, PacMan and the like attacking the Big Apple.
When retro meets innovation
Watch the video after the jump!
Tags: PacMan, Tetris, Videogames
Kids have made their choice at the Nickelodeon’s Kids Choice Awards 2010. Mario Kart won the category Favorite Video Game with what has been defined as the “best version ever”. Do you remember (your kids probably don’t) when the first time Mario appeared? It was in Donkey Kong way back in 1981! Since then he has appeared in more than 200 games.
Tags: Favorite Video Game, Kids Choice Awards, Mario Kart, Nintendo
CL!CK: A LEGO Short Film from Lego Click on Vimeo.
There’s a brand new community online called Lego Click, just launched by…guess who? Above you can watch the video promoting the community which will make all the Lego enthusiasts very happy. Everyone will be able to share their Lego experience with the world.
Have a look at the new site here.
Tags: community online, Lego, lego bricks, Lego Click, Lego fans, Lego games
Too early for your kid to run for the elections? Meanwhile, you can get a poster-style custom work made from your favourite shot of your child through CoolifyYourPhoto.com. For $ 99 you may also choose the palette and, by adding a few extra bucks, you will be sent proofs of image (which is mounted on a wood frame). Canvas sizes go up to 40 by 40 inches.
via playgrounder
Tags: coolify your photo, kids photos, photos, poster, your child photo
A survey conducted by UK’s National Literacy Trust showed that children who use technology may be better writers.
Students who use social networking tools, in fact, have better writing skills than those who don’t (according to their self-assessment).
The survey was conducted over a sample size of 3,001 school children aged nine and, according to BBC’s report 16. 24% had their own blog, 82% sent text messages at least once a month, and 73% used instant messaging services.
Jonathan Douglas, director of the National Literacy Trust, told BBC News that “Engagement with online technology drives their enthusiasm for writing short stories, letters, song lyrics or diaries.”
It has also been argued, though, that the use of technology alone cannot lead to better writing skills without proper direction from teachers and parents.
Any thoughts?
via technologizer
Tags: BBC, children writing skills, National Literacy Trust, social networking, writing skills
Let your kids have fun on the Net while keeping your peace-of-mind! mypage.it is the safe social network for kids allowing them to get their personal web address and create up to eight pages to share with their friends online. Each page can be customised with kidgets, widgets especially designed for kids that keep your kids actively entertained. On mypage.it safety is guaranteed by a powerful Parental Control that allows you to supervise your kids’ activities at anytime, providing you with detailed reports and usage statistics. Much more than a virtual world, mypage.it merges kids’ fantasy and creativity with their very real life and friends. A fun and creative way for kids to play and learn online! And one more thing: all of the features are completely free of charge
via chipchicklets
Tags: kidgets, mypage.it, social network for kids, Virtual Worlds, widgets for kids
You can now watch Konami Digital Entertainment ‘s new trailer from the NIntendo Wii version of Pro Evolution Soccer 2010, the latest in the PES series scheduled to be released on November 19th. In addition to key out-field elements, goalkeepers will be more versatile and with abilities matching those of modern shot-stoppers. The game’s referees have also been reworked, with smarter AI elements allowing them to make more balanced calls during matches.
via gamershell
Tags: Konami Digital Entertainment, PES 2010, PES for Wii, Pro Evolution Soccer, soccer, Videogames, Wii
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