Exploring the Future of Transport: Self-Driving Car Ride

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Talking to Your Kids About Self-Driving Technologies: A Parent’s Guide Self-driving cars are no longer just a concept from science fiction; they’re becoming a reality. As these vehicles start appearing on our roads, it’s natural for curious young minds to have questions. How do these cars work? Are they safe? What does this mean for […]

Technology in Football

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Discover the Cool Tech Behind Euro 2024! Are you excited about Euro 2024? We sure are! While we all love watching our favourite teams score goals, there’s also some amazing technology helping make the game even more exciting and fair. Let’s take a look at some of the cool tech in use during Euro 2024! […]

Online Safety Discussions

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Talking About Online Safety with Kids is More Important Than Ever! In today’s digital age, our children are growing up with the internet as an integral part of their lives. From social media and gaming to online learning and browsing, the online world offers incredible opportunities but also comes with significant risks. However, many parents […]

From Page to Pixel: Smart Home meets the Blank App

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In today’s digital age, children are surrounded by technology from an early age. As parents, we often strive to strike a balance between screen time and other activities that foster creativity and critical thinking. That’s where “The Digital Adventures of Ava and Chip” book series comes in—a captivating blend of storytelling and technology education that […]

Easter in the Digital Age – embracing tech

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Easter in the Digital Age – how do we embrace tech? Easter holidays are a time for families to come together.  Many of us can remember the Easter bunny visit, making Easter bonnets and hunting for Easter eggs.  Now that the digital age is upon us, how about incorporating tech into Easter Activities! In this […]

World Book Day and Technology

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Integrating tech into Dressing up activities for children on World Book. World Book Day is a celebration of literature, imagination, and storytelling, where children across the globe dress up in their favourite book characters’ costumes. The tradition of dressing up fosters creativity and encourages a love for reading. The first World Book Day in the […]

Christmas

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Are you looking for a gift idea for family members and friends that will last beyond #Christmas2023 and encourage them to learn? Then you have come to the right place! This year there are lots of tech gadgets around. Here we have curated a list of top Christmas gifts to help you! First up we […]

Halloween

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Halloween, a time of spookiness and delight. Halloween provides a great opportunity to add tech into our lives without thinking of it as a tech lesson! It is the perfect occasion for parents to blend tradition with technology, to use tech and involve children, leading to learning through play. By embracing Halloween as a digital […]