edshelf Weekly - Last Minute Gift Ideas
For many of us, the holidays are here. And for many of us, this is a time for gift giving. What better gift than an educational kit to spark a child's curiosity and creativity? Something that can challenge one's problem solving? Here are some (last-minute) holiday gift ideas to consider.
littleBits - Build a wide range of electronic projects using a combination of hardware (this product's signature magnetic "bits" that snap together), software, and content. PAID
KiwiCo - Purchase a monthly subscription of do-it-yourself, age-appropriate craft kits for your budding tinkerer. PAID
Roominate - Assemble all kinds of interactive buildings using this kit of circuits, motors, and modular wired building pieces. PAID
Wonder Workshop - Program Dash, Dot, or their newest robot Cue to perform all kinds of fun tricks and useful tasks, like playing music and pushing toys into a pile. PAID
Osmo - Augment your iPad, iPhone, or Amazon Fire tablet with an Osmo kit and play numerous interactive, hands-on, educational games. PAID
Want more? Check out these shelves of tools created by members like you.
STEM/MakerSpace - Curated by the librarian at Hicks Elementary School.
Tools for Digital Making - Curated by middle school librarian Heather Lister.
Enjoy these great tools for educators and students! Looking for previous issues of the edshelf Weekly? All are available online.
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