Have you heard of Minecraft? If you have a gamer in the house, you may be familiar with it, as it’s one of the most popular games of all time, having sold more than 20 million copies. Considering how simple the concept is, and compared to some of the stunningly realistic visuals of many modern games, this humble 8-bit building game might seem like an unlikely best-seller. But in fact, gamers of all ages have been engrossed by it. The concept is simple: players build with 3D cubes (a bit like virtual LEGOs) in an infinite “sandbox” game world, with no specific goals or levels to beat.

Players simply explore, find natural resources, build, and craft tools. In survival mode, players need to make sure they find food and other necessities, while protecting themselves from monsters. But in creative mode, the sky is the limit, with endless resources and health, no enemies, and the ability to fly freely around the game world.

Online Learning: Outside of the Box Classrooms

One of the many reasons families choose online schooling for their kids is the ability to learn outside of a classroom setting. If it's a beautiful day, the kiddos can head outside and read a book up in a tree or at a local park. On rainy days, the whole family can head to a museum to learn about art history.  Online schooling allows them the opportunity to learn outside of the box that a traditional classroom setting can sometimes feel like. 

Tips to Teach Children How to Use the Internet Safely

There is no denying that the internet provides wonderful learning opportunities, for adults and kids alike. It has revolutionized how we learn, how we connect with one another, and how we entertain ourselves. But with the potential for learning, there is also potential danger, particularly for children and teens. In order to protect children online, it’s important for parents to be aware of children’s online activities and to teach children how to use the internet safely.  These tips can help.

Are you curious about the title of this blog post? I admit, I may have been deceptive! "Curiosity" is an innate human trait, and something that you carry with you all of the time. It is the backbone of science. It helps us to generate questions, and to acquire knowledge and skills. However, I am writing about a different "Curiosity".