When you are looking to engage your kids in a craft activity, it can be daunting trying to figure out where to begin. What kid crafting supplies you should have on hand in the home depends on your kids' age, skill level, and interests. However, when you are looking to build a basic (and not so...
STEM is an acronym mostly used in the field of education to group together science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. STEM education, therefore, combines these four disciplines through an integrated approach, one that offers hands-on experience with relevant and real-world examples. The campaign for STEM education to start at a lower level has been there for...
We all love receiving gifts in the mail - especially my kids! 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 an answer. It isn't easy to plan regular STEM activities with your family. Maybe you've tried different experiments or new science...
Looking for some fun and educational activities for kids using common household items? Children love to experiment. Whether it’s blowing bubbles in colored water or stacking blocks into a complex tower, they are always up to something. Their curiosity level increases as they grow older and start learning more things. They quickly become little researchers. So, instead...
Paying kids for good grades can be a helpful solution! In high school, I had my first part-time job at a small, local shop. I was so excited. It allowed me to save up for my first car (a cute little hatchback), empowered me with my own spending money, and instilled in me a sense of purpose. I would...
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 –...
STEM goes well beyond younger kids. There is a wide variety of teen STEM kits available for older kids interested in further developing their love of all things STEM! Whether their interest is chemistry, engineering, chemistry, or something else, there is a STEM kit out there for them. We've found the best and most interesting...
Teaching your kids how to code when you don't know how to code yourself can seem intimidating. Luckily, there are coding robots for kids. Even if you don't know anything about coding yourself, your kids can learn the fundamentals of programming with these codable robots. And the best part? Coding robots make learning to code...
Childhood is a time of exploration and learning, which is why it is so important to start building 21st-century skills. Nothing says 21st-century learning like exploring circuitry and what better way to do this than through the use of electronic kits? Introduce your child to electronics and circuits using littleBits or snap circuits – two of...
Just about every child has wanted their own microscope! Before buying a microscope for your child, do you know what ins and outs to look for in making the right choice? There are two basic considerations: simple to use and durable construction. Typically for kids under the age of 10, microscopes that magnify between 5X and 400X...
