Black Screen on Newer Chromebooks? Fixed!
We’ve resolved a rendering issue that caused Star Stuff Edu to display a black screen (audio only) on several newer Chromebook models, including the Acer Chromebook 311 and Lenovo Gen 4 devices.
Preparing Our Kids for a World Where Knowledge Is a Commodity
Discover how to prepare kids for a future where knowledge is abundant, focusing on creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
Back to School with Star Stuff Edu: Sparking Curiosity, One Puzzle at a Time
Get ready for back to school with Star Stuff Edu, a free coding puzzle game that builds problem-solving, creativity, and computational thinking skills for students.
How to Track Student Progress in Star Stuff Edu
Star Stuff Edu doesn’t require logins—but teachers can still track student progress with these 7 simple classroom workarounds. Reflection sheets, exit tickets, and more!
5 Brilliant STEM Games That Spark Creativity (and Critical Thinking)
Discover 5 high-quality STEM games—including Plasma, Kerbal Space Program, and a free browser-based coding game, Star Stuff Edu—that teach logic, engineering, and computational thinking through play. Perfect for parents, educators, and curious minds.
Puzzle Books That Spark Playful Thinking
Explore LOK and other inventive puzzle books that spark curiosity, systems thinking, and joyful problem-solving through analog, logic-based challenges.
Bridging the Gap Between Home and School with Learning Games
Discover free learning games that help parents support problem-solving skills at home—no worksheets, just play-based learning.
How to Talk to Administrators About Game-Based Learning
Make a strong case for game-based learning with research, strategy, and real classroom impact.
How Puzzle Games Improve Computational Thinking
Puzzle games like Star Stuff build key computational thinking skills through playful problem-solving.
Top 4 Thinky Game Databases for Curious Educators & Students
Discover the best databases for finding thinky games. Perfect for students, teachers, and families who love creative problem-solving.
Top Programming Puzzle Games That Actually Teach Coding Logic (For Kids & Adults)
Discover programming puzzle games that go beyond the basics. From Star Stuff Edu to Zachtronics classics, these games build real coding logic, creativity, and computational thinking.
10 Ways to Practice Playful Problem Solving in the Classroom or at Home
10 fun, practical ways to nurture playful problem solving with kids—at home or in the classroom.
Beginner's Mind, Problem Solving, and Puzzle Games
How embracing a beginner’s mind—approaching problems with openness, curiosity, and a willingness to learn—can unlock more creative, empathetic, and playful approaches to problem solving.
Reframing Screen Time
How we can acknowledge the real risks of screen time and social media, while reframing the conversation to focus on creative, purposeful, and empowering digital experiences.
