It’s no secret that a multitude of kids finds grasping the fundamental principles of math, an uphill battle. As a result, they lose interest and don’t put in the required effort to excel in their math skills. Fortunately, we’ve rounded up a few cool math tricks to help kids grasp those seemingly difficult techniques and...
These STEM books are for teachers and educators that need ideas or inspiration about teaching STEM subjects. Some of these STEM books are for a classroom setting, while others are for a small group of kids. I have a lot of content on this blog centered on STEM activities for kids, but I only have...
These books focus more on STEM activities than just stories. I wanted to focus on STEM activities more than just information about inventors or events throughout history. Since this site has a lot of helpful information about educational activities that I’ve done with my kids, I feel I have a good sense of what project will...
Science. Chemistry. These are the building blocks that help us answer questions about the world around us. If your child is asking, “Why does a volcano explode or “How do leaves change color?” then you have a scientist in the making. Please help your child answer these questions by introducing them to the world of...
With all the education subscription boxes available, choosing the right one for kids can be challenging. Thankfully, there are many high-quality STEM kits and boxes to choose from. The educational subscription boxes from Hello STIIX are one of the best boxes my family and I have tested. We've reviewed a lot of STEM subscriptions, each with...
LEGOs have delighted kids (and adults) for six decades in the U.S., growing into one of the world’s best-known and most beloved brands. They are loved by parents as a needed distraction at times, so kids can have some fun while Mom or Dad can finish a cup of coffee in peace. Beyond the fact that...
You've seen the Goldie Blox commercial of three engineering girls building a contraption throughout their house, right? If not, definitely watch it (link down at the bottom of this page). Goldie Blox isn't the only STEM toy focused on encouraging girls to explore science, technology, engineering, and math. There is a significant uptick in engineering-focused toys to appeal...
Summer day camp can be a great avenue for learning these days! If you have a young scientist of math genius at home, STEM camps are a great form of kid’s camp that combines learning and fun. These camps provide valuable skills that can further help your children in their careers. There are various online...
Have you heard of STEM bins yet? STEM bins are boxes or bins of STEM-related toys and materials, perhaps mostly concentrating on the ‘E’ in STEM (Engineering). The materials can range from LEGO to toothpicks and play dough, blocks, or even something like Dixie cups. Essentially, anything that kids can build with! In addition to the engineering...
Marty The Robot is the new generation of STEM robotics for kids! What is Marty The Robot Marty is a humanoid robot created by Robotical that was developed to make STEM learning fun and engaging for everyone! Marty is on a mission to ignite a passion for learning. It's a self-contained robot that will teach your kids...