STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and math. STEM challenges aim to engage children in hands-on activities that teach them about concepts in the four subject areas. STEM challenges have great appeal for several reasons. First, they are fun! Next, they allow children to take their learning beyond a book or video and participate in...
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...
If you notice your child stacking any items they can find, you might have a future builder in your home. If you want your child to stop stacking furniture or building forts with your good sheets, consider getting them toys that allow them to build whatever their creative mind can think of. Whether you’re raising a future...
Is architecture classified as STEM? STEM is comprised of science, technology, engineering, and math. Architecture encompasses the engineering and mathematical component of this classification. However, just like other professions, has it officially obtained its rightful designation? Is Architecture STEM? On July 18, 2018, Congress officially passed a bill designating engineering a STEM science. The passing of this...
ClicBot is an intelligent coding robot suitable for both education and entertainment. In this review of Clicbot, I'll go over everything my kids liked and disliked about Clicbot. We'll take a deep dive into how the robot works and how to set it up correctly. I'll also compair it to other robots to see if it's...
KiwiCo delivers with the best subscription box for kids. My kids and I have reviewed a dozen or so STEM subscriptions, and KiwiCo surprised us with their well throughout, highly polished STEM crates. In this review of KiwiCo, I’ll go over everything KiwiCo has to offer, the pros and cons, and how they compair with other educational...
One wouldn’t consider nursing a contentious issue when it comes to STEM education. However, surprisingly it is! It seems obvious that nursing would clearly encapsulate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), yet even those who work in the field argue as to whether they are employed in a STEM field or not. Message boards are flooded...
Having to wait for a 3D part can be agonizing. We know how fantastic the object will be once it’s made. But first, we need to wait for the printing process to finish. It’s enough to make anyone impatient. Multiple elements will affect how long a 3D printer will take. Sometimes, you might be able to...
Yellow Scope makes science kits for curious and creative girls. In this review of Yellow Scope, I'll go over how their science kits stand up to other STEM kits my daughter and I have experimented with. We'll go over everything, from how easy the instructions were to follow, to the value offered from Yellow Scope. I...
Math is essential in everyday life, and it’s just as important in every STEM discipline. Learn how to incorporate STEM math into your child’s learning and give them the foundational skills they need. Mathematics is what the “M” stands for in STEM, making it one of the core disciplines in traditional STEM education. Truthfully, the importance...
