The Marble blog.
For parents of curious kids aged 6 to 12. How children learn, what the research actually says, and what is worth their time, from Montessori to Minecraft and bedtime stories to times tables. From the team building Marble.
The best learning apps for kids aged 6 to 12 in 2026Most apps sold as educational don't teach much. How to spot the ones that do, and my picks by subject and age.
Is AI safe for kids? A parent's guide for 2026What pediatricians, regulators and safety testers say about AI and kids, plus a ten-question checklist for any AI your child uses.
ChatGPT gives kids the answer. Here is what helps them thinkWe asked ChatGPT and Bowie, a character built for kids, the same question: how much is 7 + 4? The gap between the two replies is the whole problem with AI homework help.AI and kids.
What is safe, what helps them learn and what to avoid.
Is AI safe for kids? A parent's guide for 2026What pediatricians, regulators and safety testers say about AI and kids, plus a ten-question checklist for any AI your child uses.ChatGPT gives kids the answer. Here is what helps them thinkWe asked ChatGPT and Bowie, a character built for kids, the same question: how much is 7 + 4? The gap between the two replies is the whole problem with AI homework help.
AI tutors for kids: what the research says worksSome AI tutors raise test scores. Others make kids worse at the test. Three design choices decide which one you get.
AI chatbots and kids: what parents need to know about Character.AI, ChatGPT, Meta AI and SnapchatMore than half of 9 to 12-year-olds have already used a chatbot. What each of the big ones allows, what has gone wrong, and what to say to your kid.Learning at home.
Curiosity, math and how kids actually learn, for parents who want to help without worksheets.
The best learning apps for kids aged 6 to 12 in 2026Most apps sold as educational don't teach much. How to spot the ones that do, and my picks by subject and age.
How to raise a curious kid: nine habits backed by researchFour-year-olds ask dozens of questions an hour. By fifth grade, a lot of them barely ask any at school. Nine habits that keep the questions coming at home.
What your child should know in math, grade by grade (K to 5)The big ideas and the facts to know by heart for each year of elementary school, in plain English, with a quick way to check each one at home.
My child hates math. What helps?Math anxiety shows up as early as 1st grade, and parents make it better or worse without noticing. This is what the research says works.
The zone of proximal development, explained for parentsThe most useful idea in learning science is about a hundred years old. It explains why some homework help works and some ends in tears.
How to homeschool an elementary-age child: a practical guideLaws, hours, curriculum, apps and money: what you need to know before you start homeschooling a 6 to 12-year-old.Screens, games and shows.
Honest rankings and research on the screens kids actually use.
The best video games for kids, ranked by what they learn27 games, from Minecraft to Roblox to Tetris, sorted by one question: what does your kid practice while they play?
How to make screen time educational, according to the researchPediatricians stopped counting hours. What they look at now is what your kid does on the screen, who they do it with, and what it pushes out.
The best cartoons and TV shows for kids, ranked by what they teachFrom Bluey to Cocomelon to iCarly: 22 shows sorted into tiers by what your kid takes away from them.
iPad games for kids, rated on whether they build the brain or just hook itNine games kids end up playing whether you picked them or not. Rated on what they practice, and on how they make their money.
Disney, Pixar and Studio Ghibli movies for kids, ranked by what they teach24 family films, one test: what does the main character do, and would you want your kid to copy it?