Engaging middle school students in STEM can be tricky. The transition from elementary to junior high is fraught with new challenges, including keeping young girls interested in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math….
Do you ever want to do science experiments at home with your kids, but you’re not quite sure what to do? Not just any old kitchen science experiment will do – you want something cooler…
Spring is right around the corner, and with it comes Easter. While you may celebrate with chocolate bunnies, egg hunts, or your own personal traditions, something you may not have considered is how to work…
The great thing about Pre-K children is that they want to know about and do everything. Or is that just mine? It can feel a bit overwhelming to answer all of these questions with a…
“I’m Bored!” How often have you heard that lately?! If you’re finding it a bit challenging to entertain kids all day during unexpected self-isolation or quarantine or lockdown, we’ve got some great ideas for you….
Whether you’ve been homeschooling your children for a while now or have been recently thrust into learning from home due to current world events, it can be hard to know if you’re doing it right….
If you’ve ever seen Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events, you’ll recall how Violet, the older sister, ties her hair with a velvet ribbon every time she needs to come up with an invention….
STEM, STEAM, or STREAM – which one should I be emphasizing with my child? What does each one even mean? Read on to learn more about each of these acronyms, as well as how their…
The engineering design process has emerged in recent years as the premier way to engage students in critical thinking in science classrooms. Read on to learn what this process is, how it can grow students…
The best 8th grade STEM activities that you should have for your students are the ones that would inspire them to learn something new about their world. It must be something different from the ones…
