2018 Highlights at Minilab and BIGUMAKU!
This year has been a special one here at Minilab Studios – we might have seemed a bit quieter than normal at times on the blog, but it’s only because we were working on our biggest projects yet! We started the year by visiting the BETT Show to discover the future of educational tech, and […] Read More
Bank Holiday with the Kids: Ideas and Activities
If you’re in England like us, you’ll no doubt be looking forward to the bank holiday this weekend! But even if you’re from further climes, school is still out for another week or two. Now, how to get the kids ready for back-to-school season? Wake up sleepy brains! It’s normal to warm up before physical […] Read More
Summer Break with the Kids: Ideas and Offers!
June was Oceans Month – no doubt you’ll have seen our handy fact cards about Artie’s ocean friends floating around our social media if you follow us! Whether you have a seaside holiday planned this summer break or not, we’ve got a few ideas to keep little brains busy… Collect! The seaside is the ideal […] Read More
Making the Most of Educational Apps in 2018
Opening any app marketplace and navigating to the kids section can be confusing nowadays! You’ll tend to find the biggest brands near the top, with some indie apps (like ours!) popping up. But there are thousands to choose from, whether you’re looking for a brand you recognise or a specific genre. Perhaps in 2017 you […] Read More
NOW CLOSED: Amazing ‘Natural World’ Giveaway!
Please note: This giveaway has now ended. The winner has been contacted via email. Calling all intrepid explorers of the natural world! We have yet another amazing giveaway running that you’re going to want to get involved in… Perfect for Christmas pressies, we’ve got 4 beautiful books and 2 creativity-boosting apps to give away to […] Read More
Artie’s World: Dive into the Ocean Odyssey! 🌊
Last week, we shared some awesome facts about the creatures from Artie’s Savannah Safari. This week, we’re leaving the arid plains near the equator for a dive into the world’s oceans! The Ocean Odyssey is the second of the two new maps available in our drawing app, Artie’s World. Here, kids can meet 15 new animals […] Read More
Minilab’s Big Weekend at Broadway Cinema! 📚📱✏️
This autumn is proving a busy season for us here at Minilab! Between updating Artie’s World with 2 new map packs, and working on some exciting new projects, we’re travelling around the UK with our apps. On the 27th-28th October, we started our event season with something very special: our first takeover! We had free reign […] Read More