Margo Smith 9/23/26 Margo Smith 9/23/26

Seymour Papert, Logo, and ThinkPlayful’s Roots

Our team takes a look back at Dr. Elizabeth Schwartz’s work in bringing computers to classrooms in the '80s. She recruited help from EdTech giant Seymour Papert, and his influence can be seen in ThinkPlayful’s work today.

Margo Smith 8/31/26 Margo Smith 8/31/26

“The best thing in front of your child’s eyes is you”

Author Kirsty Nolan talks with ThinkPlayful Director of Education Margo Smith about “digital disruption” and screen-time strategies for real families.

Bettie Schwartz 11/1/25 Bettie Schwartz 11/1/25

NSF-funded ThinkPlayful™ App Expands for School Use

With positive results of an independent research study of the ThinkPlayful™ app, an accompanying portal for schools is now available by invitation only.

Margo Smith 9/23/25 Margo Smith 9/23/25

Study: App Boosts Closeness, Lowers Math Anxiety

The randomized controlled trial found significant positive impacts on family relationships and on attitudes toward mathematics.

Bettie Schwartz 8/26/24 Bettie Schwartz 8/26/24

ThinkPlayful to partner with Highlights

ThinkPlayful™ received the almost $200,000 Technology Enhancement for Commercial Partnerships (TECP) supplement award to develop technology required to establish a viable commercial partnership.

Bettie Schwartz 1/18/24 Bettie Schwartz 1/18/24

ThinkPlayful Expands Testing Nationwide

ThinkPlayful™ beta testing has expanded to include early childhood organizations and the families they serve throughout the USA.