My Recent Reviews

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  Deborah Oconnor

  September 5, 2026

  Minecraft Chemistry: Build Atoms, Compounds & Reactions

  Fictional example for prototype use only. As a parent, I appreciate that this imagined 55-minute webinar uses Minecraft Bedrock Edition to let kids build atoms and simple compounds (like H2O and salt-like structures) and watch simulated reactions such as an elephant toothpaste demo and color-producing fireworks. It notes interactive elements—polls, quiz questions, and a live Q&A—and clearly positions the session as an engaging introduction for 10–13 year olds rather than a real lab.

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  Deborah Oconnor

  September 1, 2026

  Taylor Swift Piano Camp: Intro to Piano & Sheet Music

  We signed our 8-year-old up and were pleasantly surprised at how engaged they stayed with the short sessions. The course teaches basic notation and lets beginners play excerpts of three Taylor Swift songs with guided play-alongs and practice. Four 25-minute lessons in one week felt concentrated but manageable. It's a great intro for kids aged 7 to 10 who want a fun, quick start on piano.

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  Deborah Oconnor

  August 28, 2026

  Power Up! Basics of Electricity and Circuits

  Disappointed — the material felt too advanced and my child left confused after the 55-minute lesson. For the price and single session, I expected clearer basics.

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  Deborah Oconnor

  August 13, 2026

  Fashion Design Concepts: Semester Portfolio and Sketchbook

  Engaging projects and useful feedback — the semester-long approach allowed time for real improvement in my child's sketchbook.

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  Deborah Oconnor

  August 12, 2026

  Polymer Clay Camp: Miniature Food Sculpting

  This polymer clay camp was a great fit for my 12-year-old. The lessons clearly covered conditioning, shaping, color blending, texture, and finishing without feeling rushed. With three 50-minute sessions in the one-week format, the pace kept her engaged and challenged in a positive way.

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  Deborah Oconnor

  August 11, 2026

  Mixing Paint and Color Theory with Acrylic or Tempera

  Content was strong and my child learned a lot, but the one-week, one-lesson format felt a bit brief for deeper practice.