Here is another great (and easy) experiment to demonstrate chemical reactions! We've been busy at our house with experiments with chemical reactions. With this experiment, you may find yourself asking, "which came first - the rubber egg or the rubber chicken?" (Hah! - Cheesy joke, I know.) This one falls at the top of our...
STEM skills don’t have to stay in the lab. STEM students learn valuable skills that they can use in their everyday lives. STEM is the study of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The reason that these disciplines are grouped together is that they share certain qualities. This means that through STEM education, students acquire certain skills that...
Have you ever come to class, and children are just plain chaotic? If yes, then you might benefit from “Do Now Activities.” Teachers come to class with the purpose of getting their students’ attention all the time. So, you have to step up and set the tone first with Do Now Activities. What Are Do Now...
How cool would it be to make a rain cloud yourself? This is a fun science project for kids that teaches them all about weather and how clouds are formed. Clouds are just tiny water droplets that form at different altitudes according to the conditions of the environment. While this is a fun experiment to...
Have you ever been awakened by your kid gently pulling open your right eyelid at six o'clock in the morning? Have you ever been amazed at their ability to run around aimlessly for hours in 30-degree weather and claim not to need a coat? What about the games they play on the playground with their friends,...
If you're tired of feeling stuck, frustrated, and alone in your child's education and are looking for ways to fix the problem, this article is just for you. This guide will offer different insights on how to help children with reading development and motivate them at home or in a classroom setting. We believe every child...
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...
I always like to say there are guides, but no manuals when it comes to raising your children. There are things like parenting books, workshops, and advice (solicited or unsolicited) from loved ones. There aren’t hard and fast rules though, and even these guides can’t predict your child and what their needs are. With that being...
Parenting a toddler is an exciting and rewarding experience. However, raising a child can also be one of the most challenging and exhausting times for parents as they must learn to navigate their child's ever-changing needs, emotions, and behaviors. Toddlerhood doesn't have to be a stressful time for parents. Instead, it should be a time of...
As a parent, you probably know a thing or two about kids’ inherent curiosity. However, when they start asking questions such as whether worms have eyes, why the sky is blue, or why clouds are sometimes grey, it leaves you stumped. Without further ado, let’s delve into 10 incredible STEM night activities that will engage the...