University of Georgia researchers created an educational video game that helps elementary school students learn about the ...

On a recent afternoon in June, a line of kids between the ages of 5 and 13 snaked back from the door at the edge of classroom at St. Anthony's Catholic School in East Oakland, California. Some jumped ...

Kid lit experts weigh in on some of the year's best science titles. Plus, what to look for when choosing a book for the child in your life.

When you’re a parent in the thick of raising young children, the days go by in such a blur that it’s hard to remember what your kids learned when. But Trina Helfrich, a mother of two, has a vivid ...

STEM toys can be a great way to help kids gain a deeper understanding of science and mathematics. But they aren’t just for children: These educational learning tools are also fun for adults who want ...

Wizards aren't just the stuff of storybooks. There are nearly 50 of them at Northeast Tacoma Elementary School - but there are no wands involved. The students are part of the Tech Wizards club, a 4-H ...

In the old days, kids learned science in a book and on a blackboard. These days, however, kids learn science, in addition to physics, engineering and history, in a cave. At least that was true last ...

The little boy, about 7 years old, almost disappeared inside the virtual reality headset, yet the way he was holding up his hands showed he knew exactly what to do. A laptop screen showed what he was ...

Finding an activity that adequately keeps kids entertained can be challenging, but the best science kits for kids help stave off boredom, all while being relatively easy to use and educational. The ...

Anderson is a journalist, author and speaker. She spent 20 years covering finance including 10 at the New York Times before shifting her focus to learning. She is currently working on a book about the ...

Are you a parent or teacher frustrated that the children in your life can't seem to pay attention when you're trying to teach them something? You don't need to be, say psychologists at the University ...

Research suggests that introducing kids to food allergens early in life can help—but that the same might not be true for other types of allergies. Here's what to know. Studies have suggested that ...