CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND)- Encouraging kids to learn new skills while expressing their creativity. Parkland College in Champaign hosts College for Kids every summer, teaching a wide range of topics for ...

From Play-Doh to Barbie, major toy companies have long sought a foothold in the education marketplace by offering branded classroom materials and educational videos teachers can use. But now, one ...

Building Blocks is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and ...

Corrected: An earlier version of this story misspelled the name of Julie Sarama, a researcher who has developed strategies for building the mathematical skills of preschool students. A pair of New ...

Which magnetic building blocks are best? Parents are giving their babies, kids and toddlers more STEM toys to educate them and help them succeed in a global market. Sets of magnetic building blocks ...

Hundreds of Lego blocks filled the tables at the Vandenberg Middle School library Monday, but this playtime was for the grown-ups 7 faculty members preparing for the beginning of school this week.

Building blocks have been around for years, and are a childhood staple for many. These simple toys can keep your child entertained for hours and have many other benefits as well. For example, playing ...