You might have heard of Scratch. It’s a long-running online project that helps kids and teens learn how to code. Scratch is free, it runs in your browser, and it provides a fantastic introduction to the world of computer programming for kids…
Author: Matt Doyle
Kids’ Space Book Now Available!
After 18 months of hard work, I’m delighted to announce that my interactive space book for kids is now available on the iBooks Store: When I set out to write the book, I wanted to create an experience for kids…
The Weirdest Moons in the Solar System
There are over 180 known moons in our Solar System, with more being discovered each year. Most of these moons are fairly ordinary lumps of rock, but some moons are very odd indeed! Did you know that there’s a moon…
Awesome Science YouTube Channels to Watch With Your Kids
Kids love watching YouTube videos. However, if your kids are anything like mine, they spend most of their time watching Let’s Play videos of Minecraft and Lego Marvel Super Heroes! I have nothing against these types of videos (as long…
Fire and Ice! Temperatures of the Solar System Planets
Did you know that the temperature on Venus is hot enough to melt lead? Or that Neptune is almost cold enough to freeze nitrogen? There is a huge range of temperatures on the planets in our Solar System. The only…
Nature’s Child: Apps and Sites to Help Kids Explore the Natural World
Kids aren’t getting out into nature as much as they used to. There are many reasons for this, from increased traffic and concerns about strangers through to the growing range of indoor activities that today’s digital media provides. This reduced exposure…
Does Your Kid Like Space? They’ll Love This New Book!
When I was a kid, I loved reading information books packed with beautiful pictures and exciting words. I remember wondering what these books would be like in the future. Would the pictures be able to move? Would you be able…
Learning with SimCity: Valuable Lessons Kids Can Learn Playing Mayor
SimCity is a classic city-building simulation game that’s been around in various forms since 1989. It’s very engaging and great fun to play for kids and adults alike. I remember playing it for hours on end as a teen, and…
Screen Time: It’s the Quality, Not the Quantity
Screen time is a hot topic among parents these days. Many of us are understandably concerned about our kids overusing computers and devices, and the potential dangers involved in doing so. Furthermore, there has been a lot of discussion recently about the strict limits that…
Discover Outer Space in a Whole New Way!
Space: A Brightpips Guide is a truly interactive kids' eBook for iPad® and Mac®. Read, watch and play as you learn. Find out more.
