“Book” collection
Explore the intersection of literature and technology through reviews of innovative reading tools and unique book-inspired accessories. This category highlights resources that blend traditional literacy with creative STEM activities and modern digital enhancements.
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View all →November 30, 2015
Twelve South BookBook iPhone Case Review – Made For Book Lovers!
Review of the Twelve South BookBook iPhone case which looks like a vintage, antique book but provides protection and security to your iPhone.
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March 10, 2015
“Reading” – What You Need to Know about Reading by my 11-Year-Old
My 11-year-old daughter recently wrote an essay on Reading. She has posted it to her blog: Words by Sally - www.wordsbysally.com
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January 7, 2013
Jumping Into January – What I’m Missing & What I’m Not and Why It’s Relevant
Who would have believed what a busy month January 2013 would be. As is customary for me, I can barely see the end of my nose, the end of the day or the end of an article. How the heck can I look through a month and plan ahead? Honestly, I wish that I had actually planned ahead a bit…
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November 27, 2012
Klutz Teaches Kids About Basic Electronics While Setting Up Booby Traps Around the House
As part of my ongoing effort to remain as much like a child as possible, I was intrigued to set up some "Gotcha Gadgets" that would allow me to play 20 tricks on my kids. I wanted to set up trip alarms and motion sensors that would fart when someone opened a door, or set up a push-button applause machine…
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October 29, 2012
Want to Fold Some Crazy Paper Airplanes? Get Some Klutz Help!
I would like to call myself almost an expert at making paper airplanes. As a kid, I made hundreds of them, but they were always one of two types, either a glider or a stunt plane. When my kids were younger, I tried to teach them the art of folding the perfect plane. I had their attention for a few…
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September 25, 2012
How to Be a Kid Again – An Adult’s Primer with Some Help from Klutz!
I will bet you that I can read your mind...even via a blog post. Quick, think of a country (English name only) that starts with the letter "D." Now take the last letter of that country and think of an animal that starts with that letter. Ok, now take the last letter of that animal, and think of a fruit…
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May 7, 2012
Old Fashioned Content Delivery About New Fashioned Technology – Scholastic Discover More “Technology” Book
I usually write about technology and gadgets. Anything bright and shiny really gets my attention, so much so, that I have little to no time to read books as most of my reading is confined to trade publications and articles. My children, however, especially my youngest daughter seem to LOVE reading, which is exciting. However, I just got my hands…
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