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At LW4K.com we believe that executive functioning and technology skills will be crucial for children to be successful in the 21st century. While not every child will need to become an expert at computer programming or video game design, most kids will benefit from technology-enhanced opportunities to collaborate and  communicate. Technology-based jobs are the fastest-growing sector of the economy as we move to the 2030s. Beyond the fun and educational opportunities for kids who love computers,  learning to program also involves creativity and applying executive functions. Skills such as flexibility, planning, and working memory are crucial to computer programming. If...

Photo Credit: Canva By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use. This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy.  Follow us on Instagram for more fun ideas for kids! The world that our parents grew up in is different from the world that we live in today. So when it comes to finding activities for our children to participate in, we need to exercise more ingenuity.  In addition, parents are working longer hours, which results in less time spent with our children. At this point, having preschool-level activities available at home can be a huge help.  There is value...

Have you ever wondered what the sweet spot between hearing the kids shout, “Super fun car games…yay!” and repeatedly asking, “Are we there yet?” is? Turns out, it’s two hours. So if a summer vacation plan is what you’re after, we’ve got more than a few ideas for weekend trips from Seattle that take two hours or less to get to. Whether you want to drive or hop on a plane, these seven great family escapes will keep you and the kids playing whenever you visit. Read on to make your plan! Enjoy Port Townsend Port Townsend, WA The dramatic,...

Things to do this weekend is sponsored by London Transport Museum. All weekend It's the first weekend of In The Black Fantastic at Hayward Gallery. Artwork by Lina Iris Viktor © 2018. Courtesy the Artist WIMBLEDON: The biggest fortnight in tennis is back. If you can't make it to SW19 yourself, fear not — plenty of places around the capital show the action on big screens, often for free. Here's our guide on where to watch Wimbledon 2022. 27 June-10 July IN THE BLACK FANTASTIC: Hayward Gallery's new exhibition, In the Black Fantastic, brings together myth, science fiction, spiritual traditions...

It's summer. It's hot. And I'm always looking for fun activities to keep my kids busy when they are staying inside out of the heat. One of my 4yo's favorite themes at this time of year is paletas. So for him, I created a few paleta-themed printables. I kept looking and discovered other ideas, too, with a popsicle theme, including toys, books, crafts, and more.This post contains affiliate links. Paleta (Popsicle) Printables Here are a few paleta-themed activity sheets that you may love! Paleta Activity Pack for PreK & Kindergarten Perfect for summer learning, this popsicle-themed activity pack is great for little...