Mario, the iconic Nintendo character, has his own day and it’s today! When March 10 is written as Mar10, it looks like Mario’s name. The clever way the abbreviation spells the character’s name has become National Mar10 Day. Whether or not you knew about today’s connection to Mario, it’s a perfect excuse to celebrate National Mar10…
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How to Use Video Games to Connect with Your Kids
Screen time. It makes many parents groan, especially during the summer following over a year of online and hybrid school. Unplugging is important and so is the down time that allows our kids to find and foster their own interest. But if their interests center around gaming, use this to your advantage. Use video games…
7 Must-Have Gifts for Nintendo Switch Superfans
This post is sponsored by Kids, parents, and families love the Nintendo Switch because this versatile gaming system has a wealth of family friendly games and the system can be used at home or on the go. It features the ability to dock it and play through your TV or take the handheld system on…
3 Nintendo Switch Games That Inspire Offline Learning
I’m a mom of a tween and teen who is always conscious about the amount of screen time my kids are having but rather than place strict limits on all screens, I recognize the difference between passive and productive screen time. Productive screen time includes using digital devices for learning whereas passive screen time merely…
Teachers & Parents: Nintendo Labo Classroom Program Brings Nintendo Labo to Your School for FREE!
What if your child’s curiosity, creativity, and imagination could be sparked by hands-on learning using a video game platform in the classroom? Today Nintendo announced , a partnership with Institute of Play that brings Nintendo Labo kits into elementary classrooms to teach basic principles of science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM). Through this partnership,…
Nintendo Labo Toy-Con Garage Feature Teaches Basic Programming
If you’re wondering what in the world makes Nintendo Labo worth the $70-80 for cardboard gaming accessories, I have 3 words for you: Toy-Con Garage. I admit that I was curious about Labo when it was first announced but not completely sold until Thomas and I got some hands-on time with it last month during…
Exclusive First Look at Nintendo Labo for Switch (w video)
When news of Nintendo Labo for Switch was announced last month, I admit I was skeptical. Could cardboard really be the next hot gaming accessory? This past weekend Thomas and I were invited by Nintendo to join them at Toy Fair for an exclusive hands-on opportunity with Labo’s Variety and Robot Kits. After creating a…
Nintendo Labo for Switch: Cardboard is a Must-Have Gaming Accessory
Nintendo is thinking with the box in their announcement of Nintendo Labo, interactive DIY kits that will allow kids and families to transform sheets of cardboard into interactive creations called Toy-Con that will provide a new way to play with your Switch. Playing on the name of their Joy-Con controllers, Nintendo says their cardboard DIY “Toy-Con…
