As you may know by now, engaging in STEM activities is a great way to get your kids or students learning, thinking, creating, and problem-solving. You want to get children involved with them, but some of the STEM activity sets out there are so expensive and complicated, and you are too busy to be gathering...
This Little Passports review will focus on Little Passports World and their USA subscription kits. We're going to go over everything they have to offer and how they compare to other subscriptions like KiwiCo and some of my other favorite subscription kits for kids. My kids and I have reviewed a lot of educational subscription boxes,...
Halloween is a time when students can get easily distracted, but when you sneak in Halloween STEM activities in the classroom, they won’t stop learning. Halloween is soon approaching, meaning everything is suddenly a little spookier. In general, any kid will love this, and look for spooks in their everyday lives during this season, including in...
Teaching kids the STEM approach is crucial for them to learn problem-solving skills. It also helps them with inquiry-based learning. However, it is easier said than done. Students cannot achieve STEM learning without the right teaching strategies and materials. Creating a STEM lab in your classroom can help build a helpful learning environment. The STEM lab...
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...
I recently bought floam for my nephews as a gift, and they LOVED it! You can play with it for hours, making creations. The best part - it's nowhere near as messy as playdough! It got me thinking… I'm pretty sure I can make this! After several at-home science experiments and combinations, I figured out...
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...
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...
Toddlers love to take things apart. Whether they are taking apart some type of model or something an older sibling has created, ruining a perfectly good stack of clean clothes, or even just methodically taking things out of a toy bin and just throwing them all over the place, they seem to derive a lot...
There’s no denying that every parent hopes for the success of their children. However, most parents or guardians are unsure of how to nurture and guide their child into a successful student. Successful learners in classrooms usually exhibit similar characteristics, regardless of their cultural background, age, or gender. By identifying the traits of a good...