Google Santa Tracker: Follow The Big Man And Learn Stuff, Too
By John Dodge
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A few days before Christmas and the kids are buzzing about, stirring like crazy and driving mom and dad nuts.
What to do? Consider setting them up with Google's Santa Tracker.
While the big man's journey hasn't begun yet, there are plenty of cool features to engage the children and keep them in the learning mood, even though school's out for a few weeks.
Among the nice touches:
> Learn basic coding with a fun game that teaches JavaScript to help Santa and his reindeer navigate the map.
> Explore local traditions with geography games
> Find out about important charities during this season of giving. This comes with a nifty digital coloring tool.
> Learn how to say "Santa" in different languages
The Santa Tracker is available on the desktop, tablet and as an Android app.
