Inquiry-based learning builds on this fundamental drive to discover, improve, understand, and create a better world in the face of uncertainty. Inquiry-based strategies provide teachers with powerful tools to facilitate interactive learning and collaborative problem-solving. Teachers can use inquiry-based instruction to guide students through a deeper understanding of core concepts and challenge them to think critically...
When you walk into a classroom that is rooted in a STEM-based approach, you’ll see students working in groups, pairs, or researching something on their own for their group project. The teacher is then walking around and facilitating questions to the students to help them explore their thinking and learning. It is much different than the...
Math Flashcards are an excellent game for kids to improve their memory. After playing or practicing on the flashcards, the information kids receive stimulates their minds, improving their confidence. Most games are beneficial for kids as they transverse their lives, become more creative, and improve their skills. The flashcard game can be physical or in the...
You can practice essential math skills, from addition, subtraction, fractions and more, with a simple deck of cards! Here are 10 of our favorite math card games for the family. ...
One of the simplest but satisfying DIY science experiments is the baking soda and vinegar reaction. From volcanoes to bottle rockets, this experiment packs a punch. Fun for kids (and adults) of all ages, the baking soda, and the vinegar experiment are fun ways to learn about chemical reactions. How Baking Soda & Vinegar Reaction Works –...
When one holds their baby for the first time, it never occurs to them that they might have a science mastermind at their bosom. Scratch that- the wild tufts of their post-nap hair made your little angel look like Albert Einstein for a second. Children no sooner come to the world than their innate love...
My kids and I have tested and reviewed tons of STEM subscriptions and STEM toys. How does Groovy Lab in a Box compare to other educational subscription boxes? The popularity of educational subscription boxes, or crates, has really taken off in the past few years. It's easy to see why due to the ease of receiving...
You don’t always need a laboratory to carry out science experiments. In fact, how about educating your kids with some household chemical reaction experiments? Here’s a list of some interesting hands-on activities that talk about different chemical reactions. 9 Simple Chemistry Experiments for Your Kids to Try at Home 1. Bubble Power What You’ll Need: A plastic bottle Balloon Teaspoon 150 ml...
STEM, an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, is an essential component of the educational experience. Famous biologist Judith Ramaley coined the acronym in 2001 when she was the director of the National Science Foundation (NSF). The institution began to ramp up programs in support of STEM subjects in a boatload of American schools. As...
For kindergarteners to really develop their STEM skills, they will need the appropriate avenues, activities, and materials to train. It may be challenging for them to gain this curiosity when adults constantly take away everything for their safety - rightfully so in most cases. However, they still have this sensational urge to experiment and successfully master...