iPads, MakerEd and More in Education

What is the best way to spend the cold winter months? The answer is obvious! Why snugged up with a cup of hot apple cider, a plate of gingersnaps and a stack of winter-themed picture books.  Even if you live in the desert I bet you find it so comforting and magical to look at children’s books filled with snowy landscapes. Whether you favorite winter activities are ice skating and sledding, or building snowmen and snow forts, these titles will inspire you, if not to actually bundle up and go outside, at least to consider the possibilities!

Fabulous picture books perfect for kids who like to tinker with tools and invent imaginative machines. Great for teaching STEM and growth mindset.

Read this Book: Izzy Gizmo - This delightful new picture book definitely has a place in makerspaces. It portrays a young girl of color who loves science, experiences setbacks and develops empathy for others.

Collected here are thirteen wonderful picture-books celebrating such worthwhile “spiritual and mental ancestors.” It is, of course, an incomplete reading list, yet it is a deliberate one — a great many such books exist, but few feature the trifecta of wonderfulness: a cultural icon notable for his or her lasting contribution to humanity beyond mere fame; an intelligent and nuanced life-story lovingly told; and beautiful, imaginative illustrations rewarding in their own right. Please enjoy.