Are you trying to decide which programmable bot to purchase? You're in the right place! Sphero & Cozmo are both programmable robotic toys. Your kids write the code, and the bots will follow along. But which one do you buy? Sure, you could get both (after all, both are great!), but as far as toys go, they...
Springtime is here! Whether you're looking for great STEM activities for Earth Day or simply want spring themed science experiments, here's our weekly dose of STEM activity inspiration! 1. Golden Slime for St. Patricks Day How pretty is this slime?! I love the fun and ease of creating a great slime. This activity is perfect this spring on St. Patrick's day. I know that I'd love...
The best STEM toys encourage children’s interest and skills in science, technology, engineering, and math while still being a blast! All of the below toys are child-tested and educator-approved. By 2020 there will be over 1 million unfilled jobs in STEM careers, and these STEM toys will be loved by all future engineers, programmers and scientists! Best...
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STEM vs. STEAM STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. STEM is still the more prevalent acronym in education, with focuses on STEM-certified schools and STEM labs and entire categories of STEM related educational products, while the “Arts” are a recent addition. While the arts are...
The possibilities to teach programming with a Sphero in the classroom are endless! If you already have a Sphero and are using the Sphero Edu, this is something you know well. In the home screen of the app, Sphero recommends activities and gives you the most recent news. If you are considering buying Spheros for you...
Need a fun STEM activity to do at home or in an after school club? These 20 simple, fun STEM activities can be done today! They only require simple ingredients and items that you can find at your grocery store (or already have at home!) I'm a big fan of STEM bins. Purchase a simple craft box (these...
A great STEM toy spurs the imagination and keeps your learners entertained. Learning never needs to feel like a chore. And these educational toys are certainly going to impress even the hardest to please! Looking for the perfect STEM toy for your nine-year-old for the holidays or their birthday? Well, we’ve searched for educational toys and games...
We all love receiving mail - kids even more so than adults. Do you want to create a recurring activity for your family? Or simply want a great gift for a kid in your life? A STEM subscription box is the answer. It's difficult to plan regular STEM activities with your family. Maybe you've tried different experiments or new science kits...
Looking for a good deal on a Sphero this Black Friday? We are keeping our eyes out for you this holiday season for the best deals. Spheros are my favorite toy for getting started with programming! Rather you are looking at one of classic Spheros or a BB-8 Droid, this is the STEM gift that we recommend this 2018 holiday season. It's...