Today, NASA opened the contest for K-12 students to name the Mars 2020 rover that launches in July. To win kids submit their Mars rover name and a short essay (maximum 150 words) explaining the reasons for their selected name. Submissions are then judged by volunteers based on certain criteria. The Mars 2020 rover will seek signs of past microbial life, collect surface samples as the first leg of a potential Mars sample return campaign, and test technologies to produce oxygen from the Martian … [Read more...]
A Sneak Peek Inside Day 1 of Classroom Antics Camp 2019!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A50hFVX6BEs If you're curious about what camp looks like, watch this video and find out! Join Kit as she takes us through a day of camp in Hudson, Ohio. Check out what campers are already making on the first day of camp in LEGO robotics, video game design, Brick Flicks, Creative Coders, TubeStars and Minecraft Coding! Registration stays open all summer! Check out our Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus and Detroit schedules to find a camp near you. Then register … [Read more...]
Why Real Campers Love Classroom Antics
See what real campers think about their experience in Classroom Antics' Summer Technology Camp. Hear from campers of different ages and enrolled in different classes. Join us this summer for a week of fun, friends and learning! Campers age 7-13 can choose from LEGO Robotics, Video Game Design, Stop-Motion Animation, Video Production, Computer Programming & Minecraft Coding. Register today! … [Read more...]
LEGO Speed Build – EV3 Driving Base Beat the Clock!
Watch as Miss Kit builds the base for her LEGO EV3 Robotics Kit as fast as she can! If your child is attending LEGO Robotics camp for 10-13 year olds this summer, this is a neat preview for them to catch a glimpse into what they'll be building on the first day! Video is sped up 5x. … [Read more...]
Kit’s Intro to Shotcut for TubeStars Campers
If your child is taking TubeStars this summer, share this video with them! Shotcut is the video editing software campers will be using during camp. Bonus - it's free! You can download it ahead of time here, and practice or explore before camp starts! … [Read more...]
A New Way To Look At Valentine’s Day
Tomorrow is Valentine's Day, which means you've probably already bought the class cards at Target for your kid, you've attached 30 pieces of candy to each card... and maybe you even wondered if your spouse would do something nice for Valentine's this year? Here's the thing: Valentine's day doesn't have to be solely commercial or just all about love between a couple. In fact, if you look at it in a different light, it's a fun way for families and friends to express their appreciation for each … [Read more...]
The Ever-Changing Definition of “Parent/Guardian”
Imagine this: You register your child for an after-school or summer program. You forget about it. You get a reminder email from the said program letting you know that a parent or guardian must pick up your child when the programs ends. You internally freak out as you sit at work, because you know you and your husband (who also works until atleast 5 pm) will not be able to pick up your child from the program. You decide to write an email to the program and ask what you can do. This, or some … [Read more...]
Encouraging Children to Teach Each Other: The Benefits of Mixed Classroom Ages
When it comes to our child's comfort, we are all worried about how they will adjust to a new situation or meeting new kids. We ask ourselves questions like how much will the other kids influence our child? Will my kid be too shy or too obnoxious when trying to get to know other students? Or the dreaded, what awful habits or bad words will my child learn from his or her classmates? It turns out, these are all completely normal worries. And while some of the unwanted is inevitable, there is a … [Read more...]
‘Get Moving!’ vs. ‘Sit Still!’: We Forget to Play!
Do you ever catch yourself telling your child to "sit still" or "calm down"? Though in some situations, it's appropriate to keep your child from disrupting, there is also a time and a place for play and movement (including those screams!). Think about when you've been sitting for a long time in a car or at your desk. Doesn't too much time sitting still make you tired, unfocused and maybe even moody? Yes! Because play (or movement) is essential for our creativity, happiness and our ability to … [Read more...]
Fun, Patriotic Memorial Day LEGO Flag!
There are so many ways to celebrate our country and those who've sacrificed for it. From barbeques and parades to lake days and get-togethers, there's a lot to do this weekend! For some quieter time with your kiddos, here's a LEGO build that's sure to entertain, make them think and allow you to spend some extra time together. Little bins for little hands has created an American Flag LEGO Build with directions here. Don't forget to share a picture of your build with us afterward on our … [Read more...]
