I was just starting to think about my annual Tech/STEM toys of the year when my friend and mentor, Dr. Marshall Jones, shared his holiday gift guide. I’ve relied on Dr. J’s recommendations for years now, and think you’ll find this guide both helpful and timely. While nobody is being compensated for any of these… Read more
Nick’s Picks for Tech Toys So many of my previous picks for educational toys remain among my top choices (now at lower prices), but this year I’m focussing on just five stand-out tech toys. Don’t forget to check out potential deals on my previous years’ picks at the bottom of this post. Sphero Specdrums Sphero’s… Read more
Top Educational Toys Under $50 Here are my top 10 picks for STEM/educational toys under $50 for 2018. I opted for only 10 picks this year, ranging from a simple, but much needed, magnet kit to some of my favorite augmented reality products. With so many great options under $50, I was able to keep the price… Read more
The Best STEM Toys Under $25 – 2017 Nick’s Picks for Educational Toys 2017 There are so many great choices for STEM toys under $25, proving that STEM isn’t limited to expensive electronics and fancy gadgets. Here are five of my favorites. Be sure to check the other two posts of this series: The Best… Read more
The Best STEM Toys Under $100 Nick’s Picks for Educational Toys 2017 It’s that time of year when I get to share my favorite educational gadgets, gizmos, and toys. I’m sticking with the format of three different price ranges, but don’t worry this year’s list does not include any repeats from previous years. Just don’t… Read more
The Best STEM Toys Under $50 Nick’s Picks for Educational Toys 2017 Getting to play with the latest educational gadgets, gizmos, and toys is one of many professional perks that I am lucky to have. I’m sharing my good fortune by again selecting my favorite STEM toys in three different price ranges. This year’s list does… Read more
The Best Headphones for Kids I’m often asked for advice on the best headphones for kids. Not just the best headphones for kids — but affordable, durable, and comfortable headphones for kids. I’m happy to say that I can confidently stand behind two great options. Earbuds or Headphones? I strongly suggest that teachers and parents… Read more
A Chromebook I Can Recommend (Finally!) With so many different Chromebooks on the market, it’s hard to know which one to buy. Few have stood out to me until recently. The Acer R13 Chromebook is in a class of its own. Portable and Long-Lasting In education, two elements to device success are portability and being able… Read more
Nick’s Picks for Educational Toys 2016 Tech Toys, STEM Toys, and More As a tech coach and consultant, I get to check out the latest and greatest educational toys and gadgets. I’ve selected my favorite educational toys in three different price ranges. This is the third post in a three part series. Part I: 5 Tech Toys Under… Read more
Nick’s Picks for Educational Toys 2016 Tech Toys, STEM Toys, and More As a tech coach and consultant, I get to check out the latest and greatest educational toys and gadgets. I’ve selected my favorite educational toys in three different price ranges. This is the second post in a three part series. Part I: 5 Tech Toys… Read more
